Reflect on an exposition of Hebrews 3:7 – 4:13 . Note the context of this section. We are reminded to be diligent to Jesus in our response as Jesus is greater and exceeds man and angels. Future persistence in faith demonstrates present possession of faith’s object. Note the conclusion to this section, beginning with verse 14. “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.” The main portion of the text is an extended exegesis of Psalm 95. Notice the introduction “as the Holy Spirit” and idea of inspiration. It is crucial to read Psalm 95:7-11 in it’s own context. What sort of Psalm is being quoted in Hebrews? At first glance it seems it is a call to worship but it moves to a depiction of people who have wandered poorly and rebelled against God. The Hebrews text is offered to the people of God as a pastoral reflection. The addresses here are those already identified with the Christian faith and apostasy is the danger of which they are warned. Consider that rebellion is when one breaks vows and is what we see in the Israelite wandering generation. The main message of the Exodus is that God is Lord and pharaoh is not. Hebrews warns people in the Christian family from drifting away and rebelling. The address is to “brothers,” not outsiders. It warns of “falling away” not failing to come.