Keep Going—Your Faith Is Worth It (Hebrews 10:19–39)
Life can be tough. Sometimes we feel like giving up—on our goals, our relationships, or even our faith. But in Hebrews 10:19–39, we’re reminded that because of Jesus, we have every reason to keep going. This part of the Bible encourages us to stay strong, stay connected, and stay hopeful.
Let’s break it down into simple parts.
We Can Come Close to God
The writer starts by saying something amazing:
“We have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus.” (v.19)
Back in the Old Testament, only the high priest could enter the “Most Holy Place” in the temple, and only once a year. But now, Jesus has made a way for all of us to come close to God anytime.
Because of His death and resurrection:
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We can approach God with confidence, not fear
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We can draw near to Him with sincere hearts
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Our hearts are clean, and our guilt is washed away
God is not far or unapproachable—He invites us to be near.
Hold On to Hope
Next, we’re told:
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.”
Even when life is confusing or painful, we’re encouraged to keep believing, because God always keeps His promises. Our hope isn’t based on feelings or circumstances—it’s based on who God is.
Encourage One Another
Life is easier when we’re not alone. The writer urges believers to:
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Think about how to encourage each other
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Keep meeting together
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Keep building each other up
In tough times, it’s tempting to pull away from church or community. But we need each other—especially as we wait for Jesus to return.
Don’t Turn Back
This section gives a serious warning. It says if we deliberately keep sinning after knowing the truth, we are rejecting what Jesus has done for us.
It’s not talking about making mistakes (we all do!). It’s about choosing to walk away from God after truly knowing Him.
The point is clear: Jesus paid a high price for our salvation, and we shouldn’t treat that lightly. God is loving, but He is also just.
Remember How Far You’ve Come
The writer reminds the believers how they stayed strong in the past, even when they suffered:
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They stood firm under pressure
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They supported others who were hurting
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They were joyful—even when they lost possessions—because they knew they had something better in heaven
This is encouragement for all of us: If you’ve been faithful before, you can keep going now.
Don’t Give Up Now
The final verses are powerful:
“So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” (v.35)
“You need to persevere…” (v.36)
In other words, don’t quit. Even when it’s hard, even when things don’t make sense—keep trusting God. He sees your faith. He rewards your endurance.
The chapter ends with a clear statement:
“We do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved.” (v.39)
You’re not a quitter. You’re a person of faith.
Final Thoughts
Hebrews 10:19–39 is a message of encouragement and challenge. It reminds us:
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Jesus made a way for us to be close to God
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We can hold tightly to hope because God is faithful
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We need each other—we grow stronger together
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Don’t treat God’s grace lightly
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Keep going, even when it’s hard
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God rewards those who stay faithful
So today, if you’re feeling weary or discouraged—don’t give up. Keep your eyes on Jesus. Encourage someone else. And remember: your faith is worth it.
Hebrews 10:19-39 (WEB)
10:19 Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the way which he dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh, 21 and having a great priest over God’s house, 22 let’s draw near with a true heart in fullness of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and having our body washed with pure water, 23 let’s hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering; for he who promised is faithful.24 Let’s consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.26 For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and a fierceness of fire which will devour the adversaries. 28 A man who disregards Moses’ law dies without compassion on the word of two or three witnesses. 29 How much worse punishment do you think he will be judged worthy of who has trodden under foot the Son of God, and has counted the blood of the covenant with which he was sanctified an unholy thing, and has insulted the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know him who said, “Vengeance belongs to me. I will repay,” says the Lord. Again, “The Lord will judge his people.” 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.32 But remember the former days, in which, after you were enlightened, you endured a great struggle with sufferings: 33 partly, being exposed to both reproaches and oppressions, and partly, becoming partakers with those who were treated so. 34 For you both had compassion on me in my chains and joyfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing that you have for yourselves a better possession and an enduring one in the heavens. 35 Therefore don’t throw away your boldness, which has a great reward. 36 For you need endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise.37 “In a very little while,he who comes will come and will not wait.38 But the righteous one will live by faith.If he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him.”39 But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the saving of the soul.