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Wk.2 Romans Wk. 3 Hebrews Chapter 9-16 Chapter 1-7

Wk.4 Hebrews Chapter 8-13

Introduction While each of the books of the New Testament in some manner represents Jesus Christ as the true God, this truth is the primary emphasis of the Book of Hebrews. Directed at the unbelieving and the converted Jew, Hebrews shows the superiority of Jesus Christ over Moses, the revered deliverer through whom “the Law” was brought, and explains that the sufferings and death of Christ serve as the ultimate and perfect sacrifice for sin. Adherence to “the Law” and the ritual of blood sacrifices are no longer a means to salvation. In Jesus Christ the “New Covenant”, spoken by God through the prophet Jeremiah (Jer. 31:31-34), has been realized and is ‘much more excellent’ than the old covenant with Moses. From the richness of the writings in Hebrews, converted Jews in the early church were able to draw knowledge of the Gospel and the Christian faith, and become more firmly established in the faith. The same applies for believers today. Hebrews 1 1. Before Christ, “in the past”, how did God speak to His people? (1:1) a. ____________________________________________________________ 2. After Christ, “in these last days”, how does God speak to His people? a. ____________________________________________________________ 3. List the two descriptions of “the Son” as in relation to God: a. ____________________________________________________________ b. ____________________________________________________________ 4. What does the writer state as the role of angels? a. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Hebrews 2 5. Why must we pay more careful attention to what we have heard in regards to the message of salvation? a. ____________________________________________________________ 6. State the four ways God has “testified” to salvation: a. _______________________________ b. _______________________________ c. _______________________________ d. _______________________________

7. Which Old Testament scripture is the writer quoting in Hebrews 2:6-8 and who is the writer quoting? a. _______________________________ b. _______________________________ 8. How is it that Jesus is able to help us when we are tempted? a. ____________________________________________________________ Hebrews 3 9. “Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your _______________ on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we _______________.” (3:1) 10. Believers are instructed to encourage one another. Why? (3:12-13) a. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 11. Unbelief prevents one from entering into God’s _______________. (3:18-19) Hebrews 4 12. The “Word of God” is: a. ____________________________________________________________ b. ____________________________________________________________ 13. What does the “Word of God” do? a. ____________________________________________________________ b. ____________________________________________________________ 14. What is hidden from God’s sight? a. ____________________ 15. What is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of God? a. ____________________

16. How are we to approach God’s throne of grace? a. ____________________ 17. What is the value/benefit of going to His throne of grace? a. ______________________________ b. ____________________________________________________________ Hebrews 5 18. True or false, during his life on earth, Jesus’ prayers and petitions were heard because of his reverent submission. a. ____________________ 19. Describe the value of the “constant use” of solid food: (5:14) a. ____________________

Hebrews 6 20. “We have this hope as an _______________ for the _______________, firm and secure.” (6:19) Reflection/Discussion: God’s Word advises us to fix our thoughts on Christ. Jesus in his own words calls us to abide in him and he will abide in us. These exhortations are intended to impel us to act on and serve as strong encouragement in our relationship with Jesus. The verb tense of the terms “fix” and “abide” indicates an ongoing, continual state of action. We are to keep are our thoughts fixed on Christ, continually, in the good times, the bad times, and the in-between times. We are to abide or remain or continue in Him on an on-going basis through all of life’s circumstances. Considering this, if one were to follow these exhortations how would that impact one’s life? Help when being tempted? Provide strength when facing peer pressure to participate in or go along with inappropriate behavior? Brothers, together let us fix our thoughts and eyes on Him, let us abide in Him, and let us continue to encourage one another to do so for he is our eternal hope, an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 7 21. Because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. As a result, anyone who comes to God through him is able to be: (7:25) a. _______________ _______________ 22. List up to eight descriptors of how Jesus as high priest is different than all other high priests prior to him? (7:26-28) a. ____________________ b. ____________________ c. ____________________ d. ____________________ e. ____________________ f. ____________________________________________________________ g. ____________________________________________________________ h. ____________________________________________________________ Hebrews 8 23. List the aspects/promises of the “New Covenant” as outlined verses 10-12: a. I will put _____________________________________________________ b. I will write ___________________________________________________ c. I will be ______________________________________________________ d. They will be ___________________________________________________ e. They will all know ______________________________________________ f. I will forgive __________________________________________________ g. I will remember _______________________________________________ 24. What was the impact of God calling this covenant “new”? a. _____________________________________________________________ Hebrews 9 25. Who does the writer identify as the mediator of the “New Covenant”? a. ____________________

26. “Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face _______________, so Christ was sacrificed _______________ to take away the sins of many people; and he will _______________ a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring _______________ to those who are waiting for him.” Hebrews 10 28. In what manner are we encouraged to “draw near to God? a. With a _________________________ b. In full _________________________ c. Having our hearts _____________________________________________ d. Having our bodies _____________________________________________ 29. As we see “the Day” approaching, what are we to do “all the more”? a. ____________________________________________________________ 30. Read 10:35-39: What is the result of each of the following? a. Confidence: __________________________________________________ b. Perseverance: ________________________________________________ c. Shrinking back: _______________________________________________ d. Believing: ____________________________________________________ Hebrews 11 31. What is the biblical definition of faith as described in 11:1? a. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 32. Read verse 6. The writer of Hebrews contends that without faith it is impossible to please God. In your own words explain why this is so. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Hebrews 12 33. Since we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, the faithful who went before us, what does the writer of Hebrews encourage us to do? a. __________________________________________________________________ b. __________________________________________________________________ c. __________________________________________________________________ 34. Why does God discipline His children? (12:5-10) a. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Hebrews 13 35. True or false: a. We are to keep ourselves free to love money and seek contentment in all we do.

i. ____________________ b. God has said, “I will never leave you, unless you forsake me.” i. ____________________ c. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and tomorrow. i. ____________________ Reflection/Discussion: Spend a few moments in prayer thanking God for His gift of salvation through His Son Jesus Christ. Because of his atoning death our sins have been taken away and we have been restored unto a relationship with God - the all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving, ever-present, everlasting, ever-faithful, and ever-merciful God of the universe. This is amazing! An abiding relationship with God; and, we have His laws put in our minds and written, inscribed on our hearts. Wow!! When we spend time in deep reflection and meditation on this, it can be awe-inspiring, encouraging and refreshing. Yet, day by day we lack in zeal in our relationship with Him. Why? Nothing about God has changed or changes. He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Have you finished reading the Book? Yes _____ No _____ If you have not finished reading the book by what date will you finish reading the book? ______________