Fear of Death

For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers, - Hebrews 2:10-11

Brothers

“Now think for a moment of those in the little house-church who are so transfixed by the fear of death, who feel so alone. The healing message to them is that Jesus, the pioneer/captain of their salvation, is proudly affirming his solidarity with them. And this is not “empty religious rhetoric, or pious sentimental exaggeration.”4 He means exactly what he says: they are his brothers and sisters, and he is proud of it! This bold statement of the fact of solidarity, taken to heart, will begin to loosen the paralyzing grip of their fear.” Hebrews R. Kent - Hughes