57. Hebrews

A Better Covenant 

This letter to the Hebrew believers was written to explain to the Jewish community the truth of the gospel, the new and better covenant.  Jesus Christ was the human expression of the Godhead, the final and perfect sacrifice, and the perfect priest who could understand them.                                                              For your convenience – Bible online
Ch.1 God is revealed through His Son
Ch.2 Through His death, the Son was made the perfect captain for all who believe in Him
Ch.3 Comparison  of sin and unbelief
Ch.4 A rest is promised
Ch.5 Christ, the High Priest who understands people
Ch.6 Believers need to grow spiritually
Ch.7 Temporary priest vs. eternal priest  (see Genesis 14:18)
Ch.8 New covenant replaces the old covenant
Ch.9 Death of Christ established the new covenant  Importance of the torn veil
Ch.10 Former sacrifices were a foreshadow of Christ’s sacrificial death
Ch.11 Faith hall of fame
Ch.12 Individual believers are part of a great company
Ch.13 Practical Christian advice for life
Questions
How has God spoken to us?  (1:2)
After He purged our sins, what did Jesus do?  (1:3)
What did God say to the Son through a prophecy?  (1:8; Psalm 45:6,7)
Why was it necessary to give earnest heed to what they heard?  (2:1)
Through His death, what did Jesus accomplish?  (2:14)
What is the warning in 3:12?
Why did the word not profit them?  (4:2)
Who has entered into the promised rest?  (4:10)
Describe the word?  (4:12)
Why is Jesus the High Priest who could sympathize with our weaknesses?  (4:15)
What did Jesus learn?  (5:8)
Is it possible for God to lie?  (6:18)
Who did Abraham meet when he was returning from war?  (7:1)
What did the name King of Salem mean?  (7:2)
How did Levi receive tithes from Abraham?  (7:9-10)
Because the priesthood of Jesus Christ continues forever, of what is He capable?  (7:24-25)
What did the sacrifices of the priests serve?  (8:5)
What was going to be different about the new covenant?  (8:10)
What happened to the old covenant?  (8:13)
How often did a priest go into the Most Holy Place?  (9:7)
When Jesus went into the Most Holy Place what did He bring?  (9:12)
What can cleanse the conscience?  Blood of animals or the blood of Jesus?  (9:13-14)
What is necessary for remission?  (9:22)
How often was Jesus offered?  (9:28)
Did God desire sacrifices and burnt offerings?  (10:8)
What does the veil represent?  (10:20)
What is faith?  (11:1)
List the ten people described in this chapter.  (11:4,5,7,8,11,20,21,22,23,31)
List some of the ways believers have been persecuted over the ages.  (11:35-38)
How is the believer to run the race?  (12:1-2)
Who does God chasten?  (12:6)
If God does not chasten a person, what does that mean?  (12:8)
How does the writer describe God?  (12:29)
How does the writer describe Jesus?  (13:8)

Where did this letter originate?  (13:24)

A note from your Bible study mentor – 

Two authors – James and Peter.

James wants to see the evidence of their faith. What is he looking for?

Peter – how he had changed from the impetuous disciple that denied knowing Christ after being His follower for three years!  With strong faith, he encouraged the believers not to worry when life got difficult. Doesn’t sound like the same man to me. What about you?