Hebrews Part 15

Introduction This is the final lesson in our study of Hebrews. The author ends the letter with admonitions and exhortations calling believers to live in a manner pleasing to God. If they do that, they will avoid learning by experience the truth that God’s wrath against sin is a consuming fire. “Let brotherly love continue.

Hebrews Part 14

Introduction What should a believer who strives to live a life of faith expect? “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,” 2 looking to Jesus,

Hebrews Part 13

Introduction In this lesson we continue our study on faith from Hebrews 11 begun in Part 11 and continued in Part 12. “These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. 14 For

Hebrews Part 12

Introduction This lesson continues the study on faith from Hebrews 11 begun in Part 11. The Importance of Faith  Natural faith is vital in living a normal life. Faith in God is vital to spiritual life. Paul talks about the importance of faith in several places, one of which is Galatians 5:6. He contrasts “signs

Hebrews Part 11

Introduction Our primary topic for the next 3 lessons is FAITH. As believers, we know “faith” is vital to our well-being. What role has faith played in history? Hebrews Chapter 11 is famous as the Bible’s Faith Hall of Fame. It mentions Old Testament believers whose faith in God and His promises led to amazing

Hebrews Part 10

Summary of the Doctrinal Part of Hebrews (1:1-10:18) The book of Hebrews is a letter written to Hebrew-Christian converts who were suffering under persecution. Some of them were inclined to turn from Christianity back to Judaism. The letter persuasively argues they should stand fast in the faith in spite of persecution for what they have

Hebrews Part 9

Introduction This lesson begins with a discussion of sanctuaries and worship under the Old covenants. The Old Covenant applied to all Israel, but only those who believed reaped its benefits. The New Covenant is open to everyone in the world, but again only those who believe reap its benefits.  The Old Covenant Tabernacle details were

Hebrews Part 8

“And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath, 21 but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever.’” 22 This makes Jesus the

Hebrews Part 7

Christ’s Superior Priesthood Chapter 7 begins a four chapter section related to Christ’s superior priesthood. The author argues that Christ’s priesthood, like Melchizedek’s, is of an order older than and superior to that of Aaron. Melchizedek was priest long before Aaron was born. Christ was directly appointed priest by the oath of the Father. Chapter

Hebrews Part 6

“About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food, 13 for everyone who lives