11/23/20 THE ONE ANOTHER’S IN THE NT #35 — Hebrews 10:24-25 (CSB) And let us CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER in order to provoke love and good works, 25 not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day approaching.

In English “let us” does not seem to have the force of a command; but “let us” is actually an imperative, a command in NT Greek. “Consider” literally is “consider fully, discover or perceive.” “Provoke” literally is “contend or dispute.”

The author (and the Holy Spirit) commands believers to be actively involved in each other lives, encouraging, confronting and holding each other accountable. Believers need to realize that frequent, regular face-to-face worship and fellowship are essential to healthy Christian living and service. Hopefully, we will rediscover this in our post-Covid culture soon!