Friday, I had the opportunity to teach on Hebrews 10:25. 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
And there we found 2 reasons for going to church.
The first one was To Worship Corporately
There is no indication in the context of Hebrews as to why these believers were forsaking the assembly. Some commentaries suggested that it was because they were Jewish belivers, they were probably involved in some sort of Synagogue, other commentaries suggested that it was because of Spiritual pride, while others might think that it was fear of persecution. Either way, these were forsaking gathering together and were in turn forsaking worshipping with the other saints.
The Second reason is to Encourage Others
As the day draws near is an allution to the coming of the Lord. Again, the writer, encourages his readers not only to come to the assembly, but come ready to encourage others. The church is the body of Christ and this body is comprise by members that need one another to survive and glorify God.
Application-- I think that there is a problem in our society, we have become Spiritually individualistic and feel as though we do not need anyone. That is why we are called to not forsake our assembly, but in turn encourage others. As we do this we are able to practice the one another's of Scripture.
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