Hebrews 10:24-25
What is written? (ESV)
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
What does it say?
Lets all think about how to provoke each other to love and good works by not skipping worship as some are doing, but coming together to encourage each other more and more as the final day of judgement draws near.
What is its immediate context?
This letter to Jewish Christians that were now scattered throughout the region contrasts their Old Covenant worship practices (e.g. sacrifices, High Priest, etc.) with the New Covenant under Jesus Christ. Specifically here, the writer is relating the practice of the High Priest entering the Holy Place to the Christian’s responsiblity to do the same (in worship).
How Hebrews 10:24-25 is applied across Bible answers
Does it matter where we worship God?
Meeting together is required to encourage each other.
What does worship to God look like?
A harder-to-spot activity of worship, but encouraging others and "spurring one another on" is definitely an activity. It requires forethought (planning) and obviously being present. The encouragement of others is something that should be present and visible.
What happens next in the Bible?
Saints meet together and continue in "love and good works" and "encouraging one another" until "the Day" comes.
What is the purpose of worship?
Meeting together for worship should not be neglected since it is for encouraging and compelling (e.g. "stir up") others in their love and righteousness (e.g. "good works"). This is all done with an eye toward, and in anticipation of, "the Day drawing near."
