Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy
Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the
curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let
us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings,
having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our
bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for
he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on
toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit
of doing, but encouraging one another — and all the more as you see the Day
approaching.
Gracious God and Heavenly Father,
Your son’s sacrifice and our faith in him allow us to approach you with confidence. He has taken our sin and guilt away and intercedes on our behalf. We come before you with hope and praise and thanksgiving and with many petitions, knowing that you are faithful and willing to answer our prayers. May we ever respond by staying true to the faith, persevering no matter the circumstances, and by building each other up to do your will, staying faithful in our church attendance and praying and learning together as we anticipate the approaching Second Coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
In his name we pray. AMEN.