7. (a) What is the import of Paul’s words in Hebrews 10:24, 25? (b) What was the role of the first-century Christian congregations in the preaching work?
7 Hence, Paul’s words were a direct encouragement to support the local congregation when he said: “Let us consider one another to incite to love and fine works, not forsaking the gathering of ourselves together, as some have the custom, but encouraging one another, and all the more so as you behold the day drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:24, 25)