We come to the Throne of Grace so “that we may receive mercy and find grace for help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16
The Epistle to the Hebrews was written to Jews who trusted in Messiah Jesus and knew the old covenant way of sacrifices and offerings. Throughout the Epistle, the contrast between the law brought by Moses and the grace and truth that came through Messiah Jesus (John 1:17) is brought forth.
“1 God, having in the past spoken to the fathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 has at the end of these days spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the worlds. 3 His Son is the radiance of his glory, the very image of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, who, when he had by himself purified us of our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much better than the angels as the more excellent name he has inherited is better than theirs.” Hebrews 1:1-4
There, we get a picture of Jesus seated at the right hand of God in heaven and set our minds on spiritual things.
“15 For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Yeshua which is among you and the love which you have toward all the holy ones, 16 don’t cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers, 17 that the God of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him, 18 having the eyes of your hearts† enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the holy ones, 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might 20 which he worked in Messiah when he raised him from the dead and made him to sit at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule, authority, power, dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in that which is to come. 22 He put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things for the assembly, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.” Ephesians 1:15-23 Scripture continues…
“1 You were made alive when you were dead in transgressions and sins, 2 in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the children of disobedience. 3 We also all once lived among them in the lusts of our flesh, doing the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest. 4 But God, being rich in mercy, for his great love with which he loved us, 5 even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Messiah—by grace you have been saved— 6 and raised us up with him, and made us to sit with him in the heavenly places in Messiah Yeshua, 7 that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Messiah Yeshua; 8 for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, that no one would boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Messiah Yeshua for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.” Ephesians 2:1-10
“1 If then you were raised together with Messiah, seek the things that are above, where Messiah is, seated on the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Messiah in God. 4 When Messiah, our life, is revealed, then you will also be revealed with him in glory.” Colossians 3:1-3
Thus the Holy Spirit enlightens the eyes of our hearts and helps us draw near to the Throne of Grace.
The Throne of Grace is the throne of God located in the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God (Gal 4:26) at Mount Zion (Hebrews 12:18-25). Messiah Jesus “sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high.” (Heb 1:3). We are seated with him (Eph 2:5-6).
“Having then a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Yeshua, the Son of God, let’s hold tightly to our confession. For we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin. Let’s therefore draw near with boldness to the Throne of Grace, that we receive mercy and find grace for help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:14-16
Hebrews 1 continued
10 “You, Lord, in the beginning, laid the foundation of the earth. The heavens are the works of your hands. 11 They will perish, but you continue. They all will grow old like a garment does. 12 You will roll them up like a mantle, and they will be changed; but you are the same. Your years won’t fail.”✡ 13 But which of the angels has he told at any time, “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet?”✡ 14 Aren’t they all serving spirits, sent out to do service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation? Hebrews 1:11-14 Word continues… 1 Therefore we ought to pay greater attention to the things that were heard, lest perhaps we drift away. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just penalty, 3 how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation—which at the first having been spoken through the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard, 4 God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders, by various works of power, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to his own will?
“For he didn’t subject the world to come, of which we speak, to angels. 6 But one has somewhere testified, saying,“What is man, that you think of him? Or the son of man, that you care for him? 7 You made him a little lower than the angels. You crowned him with glory and honor.* 8 You have put all things in subjection under his feet.”✡
“For in that he subjected all things to him, he left nothing that is not subject to him. But now we don’t yet see all things subjected to him. 9 But we see him who has been made a little lower than the angels, Yeshua, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for everyone.
“For it became him, for whom are all things and through whom are all things, in bringing many children to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 11 For both he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one, for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brothers,† 12 saying,
“I will declare your name to my brothers.Among the congregation I will sing your praise.”✡
“13 Again, “I will put my trust in him.” Again, “Behold, here I am with the children whom God has given me.”✡ 14 Since then the children have shared in flesh and blood, he also himself in the same way partook of the same, that through death he might bring to nothing him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and might deliver all of them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. 16 For most certainly, he doesn’t give help to angels, but he gives help to the offspring‡ of Abraham. 17 Therefore he was obligated in all things to be made like his brothers, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people. 18 For in that he himself has suffered being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.” Hebrews 2:1
All Scripture quoted above is from the World Messianic Bible.
Scripture references: high priest; heavens; confession; infirmities; tempted; boldness; throne; grace; mercy
Come to the Throne of Grace and pray for your country.