Hebrews Introduction
How many chapters does Hebrews have?
Thirteen
Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to _________ by the__________.
our fathers by the prophets
Who is Jesus compared to in Hebrews 3?
Moses (greater than Moses)
I will put my laws on their _____, and write them on their _____.
hearts; minds
Jesus is the _____ and _____ of our faith.
founder and perfecter
Unknown (Paul? Barnabas? Apollos? Others?)
...but in these last days he has spoken to us _____.
by his Son
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has _____
has been tempted as we are, yet without sin
In the Old Testament, what did Priests have to do?
Make an annual sacrifice for their sins and the sins of the people.
What does Hebrews say yields a peaceful fruit of righteousness in the life of a believer?
Righteous discipline
Hebrew/Jewish Christians (The author quotes from the Hebrew Bible A LOT)
Jesus was described as the High Priest of a _____ _____.
better covenant
For the word of God is _____ and _____, sharper than any two-edged sword...
living and active
Jesus is the _____ of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance.
mediator
Hebrews 7:22 states that Jesus is the _____ of a better covenant.
guarantor (someone who guarantees or provides assurance or promise)
High Priest
What was the first warning in Hebrews 2?
Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.
Hebrews warns against the hardening of what?
The hardening of the heart
Jesus was designated by God a high priest after the order of _____.
Melchizedek
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive _____ and find _____ to help in time of need.
mercy; grace
What do we know about the Hebrews? (What were they facing because of their faith?)
They were facing persecution and imprisonment because of their association with Jesus. It is possible that some were leaving the faith because of this persecution, hence the letter to the Hebrews.
...For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to _______
help those who are being tempted
What is said of Christ's sacrifice in Hebrews 10?
He offered for all time a single sacrifice for sin (once for all)
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things _____ _____.
not seen
We receive redemption through the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed for our sins.
redemption (salvation)