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Hebrews
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024 (message contributor)
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1. Introduction
Contributed on Jan 12, 2024
How extensive is the creative power of Jesus Christ?
A. WHAT IS THE KEY WORD … BETTER 1:4 – Christ – better than angels 7:19 – Bringing in of a better hope 7:22 – Surety of a better testament 8:6 – Mediator of a better covenant 9:23 – We are purified with better sacrifices 10:34 – We have in Heaven a better substance 11:16 – They desire a better ...read more
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2. Why Christ Is Better Lesson 1
Contributed on Jan 20, 2024
Christ is superior to anything and all things that clamor for our loyalty.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. Key word – better. a. To exceed prior expectations or standards. b. To have superior quality, is excellent. c. Better is comparative, why not use the word excellent? 2. Author: some say Paul but: a. Not his style or vocabulary, also did not identify self. b. Some say ...read more
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3. Christ's Humiliation Lesson 2
Contributed on Jan 20, 2024
The great unanswerable question in the New Testament?
1. Why should these Hebrews not tamper with the truths which had been confirmed by the resurrection of Christ? Christ is their heir – lose Christ (v. 1, cf. 1:2). 2. When one has had the opportunity to witness unanswerable confirmations of truth, what must he do? “…take heed to yourself, and ...read more
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4. The Glory Of Christ Lesson 3
Contributed on Jan 20, 2024
The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked.
1. What two phases of Christ’s work does the writer point out? Messenger and High Priest (Hebrews 3:1). 2. What other double titles of Christ do we have? Author, Finisher (12:2), Shepherd, Bishop (1 Peter 2:25), Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and End (Rev. 1:8). 3. While fully admitting the ...read more
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5. Rest Lesson 4
Contributed on Mar 6, 2024
What is spiritual rest?
1. What are the author’s warnings? Let us fear (v. 1); let us labor (v. 11), let us hold fast (v. 14), let us come boldly (v. 16). 2. How does the apostle indicate his concern that some have false assurance? Come short of the promise (v. 1). 3. What had been the trouble with the Israelites of ...read more
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6. Aaronic Priesthood Lesson 5
Contributed on Mar 6, 2024
Jesus, a High Priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek, doing away with human priesthood.
A. INTRODUCTION We now enter a new section of the book. Chapters 5-7 – the subject is: Jesus, High Priest of an Everlasting Covenant, superior to the Aaronic Priesthood. Bear in mind that the Hebrews were reared in an atmosphere of smoking altars, and you can understand how welcome this ...read more
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7. Apostasy Lesson 6
Contributed on Mar 6, 2024
What is it impossible for God to forget?
1. Instead of (lit.) “laying and relaying the foundation” all the time, what will a genuinely saved person do? Become mature. 2. Could they grow spiritually as long as they constantly quibbled about the Old Testament ceremonial washings (baptisms incorrect in v. 2), the symbolical act of the ...read more
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8. Melchizedek Lesson 7
Contributed on Mar 6, 2024
Melchizedek, a fitting type of Christ.
The apostle continues his effort to explain to the Hebrews the imperfect and shadowy character of the Levitical system. He is showing that the real, living, and continuous priesthood of Christ had now begun, thus definitely marking a change of dispensation. The mysteries concerning Melchizedek ...read more
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9. Mediation Lesson 8
Contributed on Mar 6, 2024
Why is it an insult to offer any more sacrifices for sin after Calvary?
1. What is the sum of the arguments thus far? We have a High Priest who is in Heaven (v. 1). 2. What is significant about His position at the right hand of God? Once for all stand before God (v. 1). 3. Who is able to identify with Christ in the Heavenly places? To the one who over comes ...read more
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10. The Old Promises The New Lesson 9
Contributed on Mar 6, 2024
God’s law only shows God’s purity and that man is a sinner.
A. WHY CHRIST HAS A MORE EXCELLENT MINISTRY THAN THE OLD TESTAMENT PRIESTS: HEBREWS 8:1-5 1. “He (Christ) ministers in the Heavenly Tabernacle” (v. 1). The true tabernacle in Heaven (v. 1). 2. The Old Testament priest only ministered in a human-built place not “the true place of worship … not ...read more
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11. Atonement Lesson 10
Contributed on Mar 7, 2024
Questions about the purpose of the tabernacle, the Holy of Holies, and the Ark of the Covenant.
1. What was the purpose of the tabernacle? That God may dwell among His people (Exodus 25:8; cf. 26:1-30). 2. How many separate lights were there on this candlestick? Seven candles (Exodus 25:32, 37). 3. What was symbolized by this seven-fold light? Jesus, the Light of the world (Hebrews 1:3; ...read more
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12. Sanctification Lesson 11
Contributed on Mar 7, 2024
The whole Levitical dispensation was unable to give anyone perfect access to God.
A. INTRODUCTION: HEBREWS 10:1-39 The whole Levitical dispensation was unable to give anyone perfect access to God. It was evident because the worshipers had to continually repeat the sacrifices. The worshipers had not attained full acceptance by God. In fact, the Old Testament itself showed the ...read more
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13. Faith Lesson 12
Contributed on Mar 7, 2024
What does faith teach one as to the true way to approach God?
A. INTRODUCTION: HEBREWS 11:1-40 This is the hymn of faith, summoning the Hebrews to a life of unshaken confidence in the living God (10:23). The writer encourages them in the midst of persecutions and trials with quick sketches of the patriarchs who had conquered the enemy by faith. 1. What is ...read more
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14. Chastisement Lesson 13
Contributed on Mar 7, 2024
Who will lead us to “the end of our faith?
1. The Faith Chapter (Hebrews 11) has brought before us an array of men and women who in times past conquered through faith. They lived before the work of the cross, and before Christ had ascended as High Priest. Many have trusted in Christ, how much more should we! 2. They are our witnesses in ...read more
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15. Parting Councils Lesson 14
Contributed on Mar 7, 2024
The first indication and fruit of the new life?
1. What is always presented as the first indication and fruit of the new life? Love (v. 1; cf. 1 John 2:10-11). 2. What is one important way of manifesting the love of Christ? Being gracious to others (v. 2). 3. What is another characteristic of true Christian love? Kindness to those ...read more
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16. Danger Lesson 15
Contributed on Mar 7, 2024
Dangers of turning back if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth.
A. DANGER OF GOING BACK 1. There was a constant temptation for the Jewish believer to return to Temple worship because of the outward things they saw, i.e., rituals, pageantry, festivals, etc. They were warned in six passages against going back. 2. Danger of neglect (2:1-4). “We must give the ...read more