Hebrews 13:18-25

Respond to the exhortations -- Hebrews 13:18-25: The writer asked and exhorted the brethren to pray for him that he could have a good conscience. (Hebrews 13:18) A good conscience is a conscience enlightened by the word of God, a conscience purified by the blood of Christ, a conscience universally tender of all God's commands. We must be willing in all things to live honestly.

There are many glorious titles given to Almighty God in the Bible. None is more glorious or powerful than the expression, "God of peace." Jesus is also given the title, "the great Shepherd of the sheep." He is called this because Christians are His flock in the midst of wolves. They could never be preserved without the care and protection of this great Shepherd. Christians are exhorted to have respect and love both for the Father and the Son.

The writer encouraged these brethren to, "suffer the word of exhortation." (Hebrews 13:22) "Suffer the word of exhortation" refers to the heeding the counsels in this whole epistle. Christians must follow these practical exhortations to perseverance in the Christian religion amidst all the temptations which can easily lead to apostasy.

There is a solemn benediction at the close of this great letter. "Grace be with you all. Amen." (Hebrews 13:25) Let God's grace continually work in you. Allow this grace to bring forth the fruits of holiness in your life.