Jesus is Greater than Angels
Give a possibility of who may have written Hebrews.
Luke, Paul, Barnabas, Apollos, Priscilla
What is the rest that Jesus offers us?
Eternal peace and harmony with God, ourselves, and all of creation, made possible because of the blood of Christ.
Loving others and putting our faith in Jesus, no matter what.
Who served as priests according the Old Covenant?
The Levites
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
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of one Being with the Father
What role do cherubim perform?
The guard and protect holy spaces
Why is Israel not allowed to enter into the promised rest?
Their disbelief.
What is the Temple?
The sacred structure for God's presence and worship
What does Melchizedek collect from Abram?
A tenth/tithe
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
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eternally begotten of the Father.
What's one of the reasons Jesus is greater than angels?
He is:
- God's Son
- Creator
- Worshipped
- Enthroned forever at the right-hand of God
Moses is the servant of God's house, but Jesus is the...
Builder of God's house.
What is one of the ways Jesus acts as our High Priest?
- He is chosen by God
- Understands our weaknesses
- Offers sacrifices on our behalf
What does the name Melchizedek mean?
King of Righteousness
Athanasius helped author the Nicene Creed to act as a defense against Arius who was teaching what?
"There was a time when the Son was not," Jesus was a created being.
The book of Hebrews seeks to answer the question...
"Is Jesus worth it?"
When do we first see rest in the Bible.
Genesis 2, God rests with His creation in peace and harmony.
How does Jesus understand our weakness?
"He faced everything we do, but was sinless."
What does King of Salem mean?
King of Peace
We believe in one God,
the Father Almighty,
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and of all things visible and invisible
maker of heaven and earth
What role do seraphim perform?
The seventh day of creation, the day of rest, is the only day of creation that has no...
End.
What is the definition of "High Priest" as given by Hebrews?
"A man chosen to represent other people in their dealings with God"
What three roles do Melchizedek and Jesus both fill?
King, priest, prophet
What does the word "begotten" refer to in the Nicene Creed?
"being the only one of its kind or class, unique in kind."