Steven A. Bush - March 2, 2025
Drawing Near to the Throne of Grace
Hebrews 4:15-16 says: "For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." (ESV) When we think of approaching the throne of an earthly king, we might have reason to tremble with fear unless we know why we're going before them and just what sort of king they are. But with respect to Jesus, the King of kings, the author of Hebrews in the text above lays out an altogether different kind of approach. Why? Because He's a different sort of King who sits upon a different kind of throne. And so then, what might those differences mean for us?
Scripture References: Hebrews 4:12-16, Romans 10:11-13, Ephesians 2:11-14, Ephesians 3:12, Matthew 11:28-29