A call to Persevere (Hebrews 10:19-39)

The second half of Hebrews 10 falls the audience in perseverance of faith.

It ends by reminding the reader of persecution and how they previously stayed fast, even at the face of insults and confiscation of property.  I think that is the context in which to read the prior statements.

The prior statements can seem a bit harsh.  It talks about people who deliberately keep on sinning after receiving the knowledge of truth.  The author alludes that they will be treated with revenge and repayment by God.  The author indicates that it will be a terrible thing.

Grace and mercy are a major theme of this book.  But this is juxtaposed against taking it for granted and rejecting God.

I struggle with this book, to be honest.