“Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles”
Hebrews 12
The recipients of the letter to the Hebrews were largely known as…
What are Jewish Christians?
Torah
What is the books of the law, Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy?
This is the method Moses uses to prepare his hot beverage
What is "He brews it?"
Jesus is better than _____ because he doesn’t have a beginning or end. He is the Word of God not just the messenger.
What are angels?
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.”
Hebrews 11
The people to whom this letter was addressed were being tempted to turn from their faith in Christ because of what
What is fear of persecution and suffering?
Tabernacle
The central location of worship of God’s people in the Old Testament
This tribe was established for the priests in the OT
What is the tribe of Levi?
Jesus is better than _____ because he is not only faithful in God's house but is over God's house
Who is Moses?
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.”
Hebrews 1
The author of Hebrews
Who is unknown?
Discipline
Teaching/preparing in order to equip for further works for God’s glory
Many people were included in the hall of faith in Hebrews 11; name three
Who are Abel, Noah, Moses, Abraham, Enoch, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Rahab, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephtah, David, Samuel?
Jesus is better than ______ because he doesn't have to offer sacrifices for his own sin. He is able to empathize with our weaknesses yet he did not sin.
What is the high priest or priests?
“Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.”
Hebrews 3
There are these many chapters in the book of Hebrews
What is 13?
Perseverance
To fix your eyes on Jesus and stay true to your faith in Him no matter the obstacle set before you
This nautical term was used in Hebrews to describe the hope that believers have in Christ
What is "an anchor for the soul?"
Jesus is better than ____ because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins
What is any other sacrifice?
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Hebrews 4
The book of Hebrews is commonly believe to be written around these dates
What is 60-70 AD
Propitiation
What is the appeasing of God’s wrath through substitutionary atonement/sacrifice of Christ?
The name of the lid of the ark of the covenant in the Holy of Holies where the blood of the sacrifice was sprinkled
What is the mercy seat?
Jesus is better than the _____ because he is "the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being"
Who are the prophets?