Session 4 – Grow up! (contd.) Hebrews 6

The Simplicity of the Pilgrim Mentality

Heb 11:13-16 shows the pilgrim mentality among the heroes of faith. Pilgrim mindset:

1. their eyes are fixed on eternity recognizing life is a temporary journey (Heb 11:13);



2. They do not look back (Heb 11:15, Act 7:9, Heb 10:38-39);



3. Their heart nor roots are in this world (Heb 11:14, Heb 11:16).

We need to be a "sojourner". Peter writes to those who are scattered, calling them pilgrims by nature (Acts 8:4). Peter exhorts them to have the pilgrim mindset (1Pe 2:11-12). As temporary residents, remain aloof from fleshly lusts (i.e., the desire to live in this world thinking you're going to stay) (Mat 13:22, Luk 21:34). "Fleshly lusts" are the cares of this life (2Ti 4:2). As witnesses in the world (1Pe 2:12).

1. pilgrim lifestyle counteracts evil reports (2Co 4:1-7, 2Co 6:4-10);



2. it is effective to win the lost (1Pe 2:12);



3. Obedient to civil authority (1Pe 2:13-18); we need to earn the right to be heard;



4. we're free from this temporary world (1Pe 2:16-18).

Abraham was given the land, but he wouldn't have it until after life (Act 7:1-8); Abraham had to conclude that his inheritence was in the next life ( Gen 15:1-6, Heb 11:8).  Abraham waited for the city God would provide (Heb 11:8-10). Jesus dwelt as a sojourner (Joh 1:14). Pilgrims are homeward bound (Heb 11:13, Mat 10:32, Phi 3:20, Act 5:29). Jesus warns about the cares of this world choking fruitfulness (Mat 13:22, Luk 21:34-35, Luk 17:32).

• "Put your house in order" (Isa 38:1);



• "Prepare to meet your God" (Amo 4:12);



• "Burn your plow" (1Ki 19:21);



• "Lay aside every weight that entangles" (Heb 12:1);



• "take a sword" (Luk 22:36).

Scripture References: Acts 8:4, Hebrews 11:8-10, Hebrews 11:13-16, Matthew 13:22, Hebrews 11:16, Luke 22:36, Hebrews 11:8, Acts 5:29, Hebrews 11:14, Hebrews 12:1, Genesis 15:1-6, Philippians 3:20, Hebrews 10:38-39, Amos 4:12, Acts 7:1-8, Matthew 10:32, Acts 7:9, Isaiah 38:1, Luke 21:34, Hebrews 11:13, Hebrews 11:15, Luke 17:32, Matthew 13:22, John 1:14, Hebrews 11:13, Luke 21:34-35

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