Closing Exhortations to the Hebrews

FINAL EXHORTATIONS TO THE HEBREWS. TEXT: Hebrews 13:17-25.SUMMARY: In the closing verses of Hebrews, Paul desires to leave his readers with a greater understanding of their dependence on Christ for their salvation and sanctification, and of their being a part of the community of faith.I. AN APPEAL TO AUTHORITY.A. Apostolic Authority.B. Scriptural Authority.C. Ecclesiastical Authority.II. A REQUEST FOR PRAYER. A. The Author of the Request. B. The Recipients of the Request.C. The Substance of the Request.III. A BLESSED BENEDICTION.A. A Look to the Past.B. A Look at the Present.C. A Look to the Future.IV. A FAMILIAL FAREWELL.