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We read about Melchizedek a couple times earlier. Now the author tells us the significance of this Bible character. The Bible doesn't say anything about his parents and where he came from. We only know that he was both _____ of Salem and _______ of God Most High.
king, priest
100
The main point of this paragraph is this: Jesus, our high priest, is appointed by God, not by a mere ______________.
human being
100
In the tabernacle there is a first room. What is that room called? ______________ Behind a curtain in the first room there is a second room. What is the second room called? ______________
The Holy Place, The Most Holy Place.
100
The author states again that it is impossible for animal sacrifices to take away sins. But why did God still asked the Israelites to offer sacrifices? Because they serve as an annual reminder of ____. Therefore God did not desire nor was he pleased with ___________ and ____________.
Sin, Sacrifice, offering
100
Faith is important to Christians. But what is faith? This chapter explains it with examples of ordinary people doing extraordinary things because of their faith. Memorize Hebrews 11:1
Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
200
And we know that even Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth of the plunder. Therefore he is greater than Abraham, greater than all Israelites, and greater than the Jewish priesthood. Do you know what a priest did? [ ] Rule the people. [ ] Lead people to fight a war. [ ] Offer sacrifice to God on behalf of the people.
Offer sacrifice to God on behalf of the people
200
The covenant of which Jesus is mediator is superior to the old covenant. Why?
The new covenant is established on better promises.
200
Only who can enter the Most Holy Place? ______ How often?
The high priest, once a year
200
The new covenant is different. God said, “I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds.” Which God's law have you learned in your heart and your mind?
The answer could be varied.
200
Noah built the Ark to save his family before the Flood came. The author attributes Noah's action to his faith. Explain why it required faith for Noah to build the Ark.
Example answer: Noah had never seen the flood but he believed God that the flood would come. So he built the Ark.
300
The Levitical priesthood cannot make people attain perfection. We need another priesthood that is greater than the Levitical priesthood. Scripture talked about this special priest, "You are a priest forever, in the order of ______________."
Melchizedek
300
There had been something wrong with the old covenant. God found fault with the people. "...they did not _________________________, and I turned away from them, declares the Lord."
remain faithful to my covenant
300
Who now had entered the heavenly tabernacle that was not made with human hands? ________ What did he enter it by? _________
Christ, His own blood
300
Now the author calls for us to persevere our faith in Christ. And the author calls for action, “And let us considers how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." How do you think you can spur others on toward love and good deeds?
The answer could be answered. For example: Set a good example to others; Say kind words to people who do good…
300
After God called Abraham, Abraham left his hometown and went wherever God instructed him to go. For the remaining of his life, he and his family moved around in tents. Explain how Abraham's action of leaving home revealed that he had great faith in God.
Example answer: Verse 8 says when Abraham went, he did not know where he was going. He just believed God would lead him to a good place.
400
Jesus is that priest! Human priests eventually die. But Jesus lives forever. Memorize Hebrews 7:25.
Hebrews 7:25: Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
400
But with the new covenant people won't turn away from God. "No longer will they teach their neighbor, or say to one another, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all ______ me, from _____________________ to _______________________."
know, the least of them, the greatest
400
When Moses proclaimed the law or in ceremonies, he sprinkled people and objects with animal blood. The law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood. Without the shedding of blood, what is not possible? ____________________
There is no forgiveness.
400
We shall not deliberately sin. "If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, _______________."
no sacrifice for sins is left
400
When Abraham died, his family was still not settled into a place to live. Yet by faith they did not return to the country they had left. Instead they were longing for ________________________. While they hadn't received what God had promised, God is not ashamed to be called their God. Why?
A better country—a heavenly one , For God has prepared a city for them
500
Human priests need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for _______________, and then for ______________________. But Jesus sacrificed for the sins of the people once for all when he offered himself. We learned from earlier chapters that Jesus is greater than angels, greater than Moses. This chapter shows that Jesus is also greater than the Levitical priesthood. Verse 26 says it best, "Such a high priest truly meets our need – one who is _______, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, ________________."
his own sins, the sins of the people / holy, exalted above the heavens
500
What will happen to the old covenant? This chapter establishes that Jesus' covenant is greater than the old covenant. Memorize Hebrews 8:10
will soon disappear / Hebrews 8:10: This is the covenant I will establish with the people of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.
500
Unlike human priests who entered the Most High Place every year with animal blood, Christ entered once for all with his own blood. His entering took away sins of many. But he will appear a second time. What for? The Letter to the Hebrews was written for people who understand the Jewish tradition. The bottomline is this: Christ's sacrifice takes sins away once for all from his people. Memorize the first part of Hebrews 9:15.
Not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. / Hebrews 9:15: For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance.
500
Many Christians were prosecuted and suffered, but they persevered. Now the important thing is to continue. What does the author urge the readers not to throw away? ________________________________ Why? ________________________________ After proving the superiority of Christian faith and the Lord Jesus, the author urges the readers to persevere in their faith. Memorize Hebrews 10:39
their confidence, Because it will be richly rewarded. Hebrews 10:39: But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved.
500
God tested Abraham by asking Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. By faith, Abraham concluded that even if he sacrificed Isaac, God would raise Isaac from dead to fulfill God's promise. The promise is, "___________________________________." Use your own words to explain what faith is.
“It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.” / Example answer: Faith in God is believe his promise, even if it has yet happened but we believe it will happen.