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The Book of Hebrews (prepared by Jim Jonas) Our present study examines the book of Hebrews. The author of this epistle vigorously confronts Jewish saints who, under the stress of persecution, are entertaining a return to their Mosaic roots. The main objective of the book to portray the surpassing excellence of Christ in contrast to the shortcomings of Mosaic Law. The book is full of exhortations to faithfulness. Outline Lesson 1:◻ Introduction ◻ The Power and Glory of Christ (Heb 1:1-4) ◻ Jesus: The Worshiped Son (Heb 1:5-6) ◻ The Divine King and Angelic Servants (Heb 1:7-12) ◻ The Ruling Conqueror and His Ministers (Heb 1:13-14) Lesson 2: ◻ The Danger of Neglecting Salvation (Heb 2:1-4) ◻ Jesus: The Ideal Man (Heb 2:5-9) ◻ Bringing Many Sons to Glory (Heb 2:10-13) ◻ Free At Last (Heb 2:14-16) ◻ A Merciful and Faithful High Priest (Heb 2:17-18) Lesson 3: ◻ The Apostle and High Priest (Heb 3:1-2) ◻ More Glory Than Moses (Heb 3:3-6) ◻ The Rebellion of Israel (Heb 3:7-11) ◻ The Hardening of the Heart (Heb 3:12-15) ◻ Disobedience and Unbelief (Heb 3:16-19) Lesson 4: ◻ Falling Short of God’s Rest (Heb 4:1-2) ◻ Entering God’s Rest (Heb 4:3-5) ◻ “There Remains Therefore a Rest” (Heb 4:6-10) ◻ The Living and Powerful Sword (Heb
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150412 Jesus vs. Judaism - The Book of Hebrews Lesson 3
Apr 12, 201500:34:53Tap to summarizeJesus vs. Judaism: The Book of Hebrews Lesson 3 1. The Apostle and High Priest (Heb 3:1-2) The author now turns his attention to the superiority of Jesus over Moses. This is a delicate matter as Moses was highly revered among the Jews for obvious reasons. But the comparison does not cite Moses’ faults; rather, it acknowledges that “Moses was faithful in all His house” (Heb 3:2). Like Moses, it is affirmed that Jesus was sent with heavenly authority; viz., “the Apostle … of our confession” (3:1). But Jesus also fulfills Aaron’s role: He is the “High Priest of our confession.” The writer urges his readers to “consider” Jesus in these roles, to think soberly and carefully about their implications. 1. In what circumstances did God proclaim Moses faithful in Numbers 12:7? 2. Comment on the term “holy brethren” from chapter 2.2. More Glory Than Moses (Heb 3:3-6) While Moses was a faithful servant, he was a servant nonetheless. And while Moses inherited a nation to lead, Jesus built His nation/house: He is “a Son over His own house” (Heb 3:6; cf. “I will build My church …” – Mt 16:18). This anticipates the author’s next exhortation, for as Moses was faithful over an unfaithful people, his readers must not become like unfaithful Israel. Christians remain the house of God only “if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end” (3:6). This exhortation clearly makes salvation conditional upon each believer maintaining his/her own faith. 3. If Jesus built His house, and “He who built all things is God,” then Jesus is . 4. What should the builder of the house receive? 3. The Rebellion of Israel (Heb 3:7-11) The author has concluded his first main thesis – that Jesus Christ is superior to all, including angels and Moses – and now exhorts and warns his readers from Heb 3:7-4:13. He first quotes from Ps 95 where God expresses His anger with the persistent rebellious-ness of the Israelites. They complained about their provisions; they challenged Moses’ leadership; and finally they refused to take the land of promise by force. Says God, “So I swore in My wrath, ‘They shall not enter My rest’” (Heb 3:11). The unbelief of this generation consigned the whole congregation to forty years of arduous wandering in a desolate wilderness where they witnessed the power of God over and over again (3:9). This passage is similar to 1 Cor 10:1-11 where Paul reminisces about the glorious exodus of Israel from Egypt under Moses illustrious leadership. In spite of such a grand beginning, “with most of them God was not well pleased, for their bodies were scattered in the wilderness” (1 Cor 10:5). The recipients of Hebrews are in danger of the same fate. 5. Who was responsible for the words in Ps 95:7-11?
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Apr 5, 201500:34:02Tap to summarize1. The Danger of Neglecting Salvation (Heb 2:1-4) After his lofty opening which exalted Jesus to the highest position, the author now issues the first of many exhortations: “Therefore we must give the more earnest heed … lest we drift away” (Heb 2:1). The book of Hebrews stands as a clear rebuttal to the Calvinistic heresy of “once saved, always saved.” The entire epistle is an effort to drag weak brethren back from the brink of apostasy. Not once does the writer suggest that their salvation was a sham or pretense. In fact, he will expressly affirm their fellowship with God (i.e., Heb 6:4-6). If people were not predisposed to believe in eternal security, it would never occur to them when reading passages such as Heb 2:1-4. The author uses a “lesser to greater” argument: if the Law of Moses (“the word spoken through angels”) carried with it grievous punishments for violation, how much more the Law of Christ (“so great a salvation”) if neglected? The readers are offhandedly reminded of the abundant confirmation which had accompanied the gospel. If they drifted away, they could not blame it on a vague or garbled message from God. 1. List the three-fold process by which the gospel was delivered and established. 2. What was the express purpose of miracles in the first century? 2. Jesus: The Ideal Man (Heb 2:5-9)The author next turns to the subject of Jesus’ incarnation. This was hinted at by the phrase “when He had by Himself purged our sins” (Heb 1:3), for such purging could only be accomplished by vicarious sacrifice. This involved the Creator assuming the likeness of men and temporarily being “made a little lower than the angels” (Heb 2:9). What a demotion! But it was one He was willing to endure for the sake of His creatures who had failed so miserably to rise to the level of rule as He had wished (2:7-8). If man is ever to reach the full potential for which he has been created, it will only be through Jesus Christ who was “crowned with glory and honor” (2:9). 3. What did Jesus taste for everyone? 4. What was originally put in subjection to man? What is not yet under man’s control? 3. Bringing Many Sons to Glory (Heb 2:10-13)Not only was it difficult for the Jewish mind to accept the Creator appearing in fleshly form, it was especially repugnant to think of their Jehovah God suffering. Yet the author of Hebrews boldly affirms that such was a necessary part of God’s plan. “It was fitting for Him … to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings” (Heb 2:10). If it is man’s lot to suffer, then the Messiah would likewise suffer in order to completely bridge the gap between heaven and earth: “For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one …” (2:11). “In bringing many sons to glory” God created one fam-ily of sanctified people in which the shadow of death. In that moment when the bio-logical life of Jesus ended, atonement was provided and the devil’s stranglehold over mankind was broken. 8. How did the devil have the power of death? Why then do men still die today? 9. Why should man not now fear death? 10. Who does/does not benefit from the works accomplished by Jesus in the flesh? 5. A Merciful and Faithful High Priest (Heb 2:17-18)
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Mar 29, 201500:34:36Tap to summarizeOur present study examines the book of Hebrews. The author of this epistle vigorously confronts Jewish saints who, under the stress of persecution, are entertaining a return to their Mosaic roots. The main objective of the book is to portray the surpassing excellence of Christ in contrast to the shortcomings of Mosaic Law. The book is full of exhortations to faithfulness.OutlineLesson 1: Introduction The Power and Glory of Christ (Heb 1:1-4) Jesus: The Worshiped Son (Heb 1:5-6) The Divine King and Angelic Servants (Heb 1:7-12) The Ruling Conqueror and His Ministers (Heb 1:13-14)Lesson 2: The Danger of Neglecting Salvation (Heb 2:1-4) Jesus: The Ideal Man (Heb 2:5-9) Bringing Many Sons to Glory (Heb 2:10-13) Free At Last (Heb 2:14-16) A Merciful and Faithful High Priest (Heb 2:17-18)Lesson 3: The Apostle and High Priest (Heb 3:1-2) More Glory Than Moses (Heb 3:3-6) The Rebellion of Israel (Heb 3:7-11) The Hardening of the Heart (Heb 3:12-15) Disobedience and Unbelief (Heb 3:16-19)Lesson 4: Falling Short of God’s Rest (Heb 4:1-2) Entering God’s Rest (Heb 4:3-5) “There Remains Therefore a Rest” (Heb 4:6-10) The Living and Powerful Sword (Heb 4:11-13) Come Boldly to the Throne (Heb 4:14-16)2Lesson 5: Compassion: A Requirement of Priesthood (Heb 5:1-3) The Appointment to Priesthood (Heb 5:4-6) The Suffering Priest (Heb 5:7-8) The Author of Eternal Salvation (Heb 5:9-11) Rebuke of Willful Immaturity (Heb 5:12-14)Lesson 6: Building on the Basics (Heb 6:1-3) The Fate of Apostates (Heb 6:4-8) On a Positive Note … (Heb 6:9-12) God’s Confirming Oath (Heb 6:13-18) Hope: The Anchor of the Soul (Heb 6:19-20)Lesson 7: Melchizedek and Abraham (Heb 7:1-3) Melchizedek and Levi (Heb 7:4-10) The Change of Priesthood and Law (Heb 7:11-19) An Unchangeable Priesthood (Heb 7:20-24) Jesus: The Quintessential High Priest (Heb 7:25-28)Lesson 8: A Heavenly High Priest (Heb 8:1-2) Copies and Shadows (Heb 8:3-5) A Better Covenant (Heb 8:6-9) Differences in the New Covenant (Heb 8:10-11) True Forgiveness (Heb 8:12-13)Lesson 9: The Earthly Tabernacle (Heb 9:1-5) Symbolic Rituals of the Tabernacle (Heb 9:6-10) The Perfect Tabernacle (Heb 9:11-15) Death and the New Covenant (Heb 9:16-22) The Better Sacrifice (Heb 9:23-28)Lesson 10: The Inferior Sacrifices of the Law (Heb 10:1-10) One Sacrifice for Sins Forever (Heb 10:11-18) “Let Us …” (Heb 10:19-25)
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