1. The preparatory training for the conflict consists in putting away (1) our own grossness; (2) the sin that besets us.
2. The contest is successfully maintained if we look unto Jesus (1) as Leader and Perfecter of our faith; (2) as an example of faith.
3. The contest is necessary as a discipline in dealing with (1) the weaker brethren, (2) the enemy at the gate, and (3) the secular spirit.
XV. Mount Zion: xii. 18–29. The revelation on Sinai preceded the sacrifices of the tabernacle; the revelation on Zion follows the sacrifice of the Cross. Hence—
1. Sinai revealed the terrible side of God’s character, Zion the peaceful tenderness of His love.
2. The revelation on Sinai was earthly; that on Zion is spiritual.
XVI. Sundry Exhortations: xiii. 1–25.