The Faithfulness of Christ

Hebrews 3:1-6

By Ryan Skolrud, September 12, 2025

Hebrews 3:1-6

Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession. He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was in all God’s household. For Jesus is considered worthy of more glory than Moses, just as the builder has more honor than the house. Now every house is built by someone, but the one who built everything is God. Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s household, as a testimony to what would be said in the future. But Christ was faithful as a Son over his household. And we are that household if we hold on to our confidence and the hope in which we boast.

Big Idea: We must follow in the faithfulness of Christ.

Hebrews 3:1

Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.

“Faith never requires us to crucify our minds or deny our senses. It’s not virtuous to take a ‘leap of faith’ if that means we plunge into irrationality. The Bible never calls us to leap into the darkness but to leap out of the darkness into the light.” - RC Sproul

Romans 1:18-23

For God’s wrath is revealed from heaven against all godlessness and unrighteousness of people who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth, since what can be known about God is evident among them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, that is, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen since the creation of the world, being understood through what he has made. As a result, people are without excuse. For though they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or show gratitude. Instead, their thinking became worthless, and their senseless hearts were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man, birds, four-footed animals, and reptiles.

Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

John 6:38

For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me.

Hebrews 3:2

He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was in all God’s household.

Hebrews 3:3-4

For Jesus is considered worthy of more glory than Moses, just as the builder has more honor than the house. Now every house is built by someone, but the one who built everything is God.

The 5 Solas of the Reformation

  • Sola Gratia - Grace Alone
  • Sola Fide - Faith Alone
  • Sola Cristus - Christ Alone
  • Sola Scriptura - Scripture Alone
  • Soli Deo Gloria - The Glory of God Alone

Question 1 of the Westminster Shorter Chatechism

  • Question 1: What is the chief end of man?
  • Answer: To glorify God and enjoy him forever.

Hebrews 3:5

Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s household, as a testimony to what would be said in the future.

God does not call the qualified. He qualifies the called.

Hebrews 3:6

But Christ was faithful as a Son over his household. And we are that household if we hold on to our confidence and the hope in which we boast.

Are we willing to be faithful to him?

Next Step: I will reflect on my faithfulness to Christ.

Next Step: I will pray for the salvation of those I know need Jesus.

Next Step: I will humbly engage with others about my faith.

Next Step: I will submit my life to Christ.