Hebrews 5:11-6:20 Key Verse: 6:19 “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.” 1. Why do some Christians remain like an infant, unwilling to know Christ deeply? (5:11-6:3) 2. Given that the Bible teaches the eternal security for those who are in Christ (cf. John 6:37), who are the people the author is referring to in verses 6:4-6? 3. How did the author encourage and counsel his listeners Read more [...]

Hebrews 4:14-5:10 Key Verse 4:14 “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.” 1. What were the qualifications and roles of the high priest in the Old Testament? (5:1-2) 2. In what respect is Jesus similar to Aaronic priests? (5:5; cf. Exodus 29:44, Leviticus 10:10-11) 3. How is Jesus different from Aaronic priests in terms of his identity and the nature of his Read more [...]

Hebrews 3:7-4:13 Key Verse 4:11 “Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.” 1. Why does the author use the Israelites’ time in the wilderness as a warning against unbelief? (7-15; cf. Exodus 16:2-3; Numbers 14:1-3) 2. Why does one’s heart become hardened? (13,15) Think about sin’s deceitfulness. 3. Why does he place a significant emphasis on “Today”? (13; 4:7; Read more [...]

Hebrews 3:1-6 Key Verse 3:1 “Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.” 1. What does it mean to fix our thoughts on Jesus? (1) 2. What does it mean to acknowledge (confess) Jesus as our apostle and high priest? (1b) 3. In what sense is Jesus greater than Moses (2-6a)? Think in 3 aspects: in his office (1); in his works (2-4); in his person (5-6). 4. Read more [...]

Hebrews 2:1-18 Key Verse 2:10 “In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered.” 1. Why must we pay careful attention to the message of salvation? (1-4) 2. What is God’s glorious hope for mankind? (5-8) How does Jesus enable us to have that hope? (9) What does it mean that Jesus tasted death for everyone? 3. What Read more [...]