Hebrews features the Calvary moments of the gospel by way of closing admonition for the church. In our text (and its referent in the life and ministry of Christ), it becomes apparent that what is often the occasion for scorn and rejection from the ungodly, are the very conditions of absolutely sufficient atonement. As we encounter the latest salvo of unbelieving skepticism directed toward Biblical Christianity in our day, remember the value of the gospel and let that realization serve as motivation for its defense. People defend what they value most. We are urged therefore in this text to apply the words of Christ in Mat 10:38-39 “And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. And whoever finds his life will loose it, and whoever looses his life for my sake will find it.” Let us embrace our calling as outsiders from the perspective of the comforts and opportunities of this life, moved by expectation and gratefulness for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken (11:28)...