The epistle to the hebrews, one of the most important books of the. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to. Through stories of old testament heroes and practices, the author of hebrews demonstrates how the new covenant is superior. As we studied through the book of hebrews, several overarching topics kept popping up again and again. Verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible studies into the book of hebrews. When hebrews talks about faith, therefore, it must help us to see the object of faith, because our faith will be strong if we believe and understand that the object of our faith is strong. The book of hebrews bible study roger hahn these resources are offered as a ministry of the christian resource institute with no access charge or subscription fees.
It is deep and full of sometimes difficult to understand terms and theology. This study has been adapted from new testament survey, by merrill c. With its myriad references to hebrew customs and the old testament, the book was likely sent to a jewish christian community, possibly in rome. A practical 23 week bible study for leaders and groups study and obey book 1 kindle edition by dexter, jason. The toughest part of planning a lesson is finding where to start. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Some say it was paul the apostle, but that is doubtful. I believe that a study of the book of hebrews may be the next step for us as a church as we seek to grow in our desire for greater intimacy with christ, greater faith, and bolder acts of service. The writer was attempting to instruct jewish christians that they should no longer be trying to obey the things contained in the old covenant law. As you study the book of hebrews, you will see that the old testament was fulfilled by jesus christ in the new testament and the superiority of christ his glory, his honor, and his divinity.
Read and study hebrews, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. The author argues that we have a better covenant, tabernacle, and sacrifice. This book tells us of the supremacy, sufficiency, preeminence, and divinity of christ. Oct 09, 2015 this first lesson in the series establishes the historical and religious context for the writing of this book. Want to study the book of hebrews, but not sure how or where to start. Revelation salvation service priesthood covenant sacrifice lesson one. The epistle to the hebrews, one of the most important books of the new testament in that it contains some of the chief doctrines of the christian faith, is, as well, a book of infinite logic and great beauty. Short lessons that contain units of scripture are read aloud and then followed by discussion questions. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Hebrews helps us understand the overall story of the bible. Comprehensive bible study on the book of hebrews designed for both personal study or use in small group studies. Study of the book of hebrews let us study the book of hebrews the subtitle is an obvious reference to the hortatory study hortatory subjunctive subjunctive mood wish or desire. I just finished our first downloadable study guide, and its totally free its a pretty simple primer for studying the epistle. Biblical studies from the book of hebrews bible study guide.
The book of hebrews focuses on jesus fulfillment of and superiority to every institution in the old testament. Hebrews shows us that the bible is not a collection of unrelated stories, but is rather one unified storythe story of redemption through jesus christ. Introduction to hebrews verse by verse bible study kjv. To read it is to breathe the atmosphere of heaven itself. Free downloads of the material may be copied and used as long as it is not sold. Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter.
Each lesson on this study of hebrews is designed fit into the whole of the book. Hebrews online bible study bible study the jesuswalk. Study guide for hebrews by chuck smith blue letter bible. They are intended for reflection and self study before readinglistening to the lesson. A free 12week bible study on hebrews from crossway. This is the only new testament book which we dont know the author of. It begins as an essay, progresses as a sermon, and ends as a letter heb. The book of hebrews along with romans and galations forms a trilogy explaining the heart and essence of the believers walk of faith. Introduces perspectives on the author, audience, date and purpose of the book of hebrews that can help us interpret the original meaning and apply this book to our modern world. And hebrews presents christ and his service in the heavens as antitype and fulfilment of the old testament instructions of service. This guide focuses on the book of hebrews, and it should be especially helpful if.
Thesis of the book of hebrews is that we will be made a partaker of christ on the condition that we press forward to the land of promise, to the rest of god, to the fullness of our inheritance in christ. Significantly, the book makes no reference to the destruction of the temple at jerusalem in ad 70, and the author wrote as if the sacrificial system were still in existence hebrews 10. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Hebrews a week study guide to print and use please print this section if you would like to study the book of hebrews with a group of people. This is a verse by verse study of the book of hebrews in outline form. What is unique about the books of james and hebrews. Thankfully, we do not need to know who wrote the book in order to know what the book. These lessons will take you through the entire book of hebrews. Jesus is the final high priest he took his own blood into heaven. Although hebrews is not written in apocalyptic language, it does employ it. Waldron copy right 1999 171 walden lane harriman, tn 37748 8653764453 permission granted to make copy without alteration and not for commercial purpose. A bible study series on the permanence, sufficiency, preeminence, and superiority of jesus christ. Jesus is seen as superior to angels, tasting death for everyone, the giver of a sabbath rest, and our high priest.
Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. The son of god their messiah, the creator of the universe had already been there. A study guide for the book of hebrews answers chapter one. He is greater than angels, the torah, moses, the promised land, priests, melchizedek, sacrifices, and the covenant. Some points of comparison, perspectives in religious studies.
The attached powerpoint and audio were given during the teaching of these lessons. Week 1 hebrews chapter 1 the importance of gods son. This first lesson in the series establishes the historical and religious context for the writing of this book. In this 10session, versebyverse study of the book of hebrews, jen wilkin explores how god provided something better for us in the person of jesus christ heb. Schuyler english, studies in the epistle to the hebrews.
From the letter itself it is clear that the writer must have had authority in the apostolic church and was an intellectual hebrew christian well versed in the ot. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Studying the book of hebrews oak ridge church of christ. Apr 22, 2015 the book of hebrews also warns believers about falling away from the faith, and challenges them to persevere in difficult circumstances, remaining faithful to the new covenant. The main themes in hebrews include the superiority of christ, the superiority of the new covenant, and urgent calls for the believer to persevere in his faith. Are there any indications in the book as to who its author.
Better is a key word that occurs thirteen times in this book, emphasizing the central thesis of hebrews that the way of jesus. Jul 14, 2015 this is why the book of hebrews makes a unique contribution to the canon of scripture. Remember that hebrews was written not primarily as an evangelistic tract, but as an encouragement and warning to discouraged christians. This 12week study will help readers understand and appreciate how the book of hebrews testifies to christs supremacy through imagery, metaphor, and old testament analogy. Hebrews chapter seven study guide these postcross hebrews still had the priesthood ingrained in their lives. That is why this is the most christcentered book in the new testament. Whoever wrote hebrews appears not to have been an apostle of jesus. The book of hebrews stands apart from other biblical books in its unique portrait of jesus christ as the supreme revelation of goda portrait bolstered by the authors skillful use of imagery, metaphor, and old testament analogy. He also appears to have been one to whom the apostles had confirmed the lords word. A week online interactive bible study on the letter or epistle to hebrews, pointing to jesus christ and the new covenant as superior to all that had come before under the old covenant.
Jan 02, 2020 im studying this book for a womens bible study class so havent read the whole book but it is very thorough so far inckudes the book of hebrews in the back of the book which is great for making notes. In this versebyverse study of the book of hebrews, jen wilkin explores how god provided something better for us in the person of jesus christ heb. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. When we consider something great, we will naturally pay attention to it and not neglect it. Aug 29, 2017 introduction to the verse by verse bible study on. Guthrie this course is the culmination of over 20 years of research and teaching on the book of hebrews by dr. Hebrews is one of the three new testament commentaries on a single old testament verse. The attached powerpoint and audio were given during the. Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt.
Hebrews, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. But this guide will give you a little bit of framework to help you as you start studying it on your own. Now i turn to the fourth author, sir robert anderson, and quote from his book, the hebrews epistle in the light of the types. Hebrews 5 niv bible every high priest is selected from. The book of hebrews elevates jesus above historical people. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. The attached word document study guides are questions for the congregation, handed out the week prior to the lesson. And of the angels he says, who makes his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire. The author is anonymous, although either paul or barnabas was traditionally accepted as the author. There are a great number of reasons why i believe it is time for us to study the book of hebrews. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. Mar 03, 2020 scholar george guthrie discusses how understanding the structure of hebrews helps us interpret it 0.
Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and. Simply put, the book of hebrews helps us unlock the glorious tapestry of gods progressive revelation. Use this overview and download free study questions to guide your reading. Hebrews 11 is a stunning description of how faith and hope across the ages have been the distinguishing characteristics of gods people, beginning with abraham. This book, a letter to the hebrews, begins with an epic announcement to those children of abraham, isaac and jacob who lived after the cross.
The theme of the epistle to the hebrews, the only book of the new testament in which our lord is presented in his high priestly office, is the supreme glory of christ, the son of god and son of man. Studying the book of hebrews in small group discussions. To study it is to partake of strong spiritual meat. Book of hebrews overview insight for living ministries. The bible is separated into two sections, the old testament and the new testament. The greeks saw everything on earth as the shadows cast by what was real, so they were always searching for reality. Read hebrews chapter 1, then discuss these questions.
It was written to those who neglected an abiding walk with jesus. Introduction to hebrews 10 isaiah gives some remarkable insights into the apocalyptic language used in the bible. Others say barnabasor because of the writing style, perhaps it was luke or. Introduction to hebrews the epistle to the hebrews is a unique book in the new testament.
Give three instances in which god spake in time past to the fathers by the prophets. The new testament contains twentyseven books, including the. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12. Through stories of old testament heroes and practices, the author of hebrews demonstrates how the new covenant is superior to the old and how jesus christ is the fulfillment of every promise.
Hebrews 1 inductive bible study notes and discussion questions hebrews 1 outline. The author of hebrews is unknown but we know that god inspired him, just as he inspired the authors of the other books in the bible. So its not coincidental that every chapter that weve read so far reminded them that jesus was their new high priest. So its not coincidental that every chapter that weve read so. This course is the culmination of over 20 years of research and teaching on the book of hebrews by dr. Download video high standard phone 3gp download audio mp3 download manuscript word pdf webpage. The book of hebrews is a general epistle apostolic letter. The book of hebrews compares and contrasts jesus to key historical people and events from the old testament. Epistle to the hebrews read the bible online bible study tools. Jan 22, 2020 im studying this book for a womens bible study class so havent read the whole book but it is very thorough so far inckudes the book of hebrews in the back of the book which is great for making notes. Epistle to the hebrews read and study the bible online. I just finished our first downloadable study guide, and its totally free.
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