The attached word document study guides are questions for the congregation, handed out the week prior to the lesson. To read it is to breathe the atmosphere of heaven itself. Introduces perspectives on the author, audience, date and purpose of the book of hebrews that can help us interpret the original meaning and apply this book to our modern world. This first lesson in the series establishes the historical and religious context for the writing of this book. The attached powerpoint and audio were given during the teaching of these lessons. Hebrews bible study book of hebrews bible study lifeway. The main themes in hebrews include the superiority of christ, the superiority of the new covenant, and urgent calls for the believer to persevere in his faith. More than any other new testament book, hebrews connects the dots between. Epistle to the hebrews read and study the bible online. The epistle to the hebrews, one of the most important books of the. Significantly, the book makes no reference to the destruction of the temple at jerusalem in ad 70, and the author wrote as if the sacrificial system were still in existence hebrews 10. I believe that a study of the book of hebrews may be the next step for us as a church as we seek. A bible study series on the permanence, sufficiency, preeminence, and superiority of jesus christ. Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter.
The book of hebrews helps us to understand the relationship between jewish. Comprehensive bible study on the book of hebrews designed for both personal study or use in small group studies. Schuyler english, studies in the epistle to the hebrews. This is why the book of hebrews makes a unique contribution to the canon of scripture. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews keith simons easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. With its myriad references to hebrew customs and the old testament, the book was likely sent to a jewish christian community, possibly in rome. Introduction to hebrews the epistle to the hebrews is a unique book in the new testament. Simply put, the book of hebrews helps us unlock the glorious tapestry of gods progressive revelation.
As we studied through the book of hebrews, several overarching topics kept popping up again and again. Each lesson on this study of hebrews is designed fit into the whole of the book. See how we are working to keep you and our team members safe while continuing to resource ministry. Join us as we start an indepth study of the book of hebrews. Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt. Book of hebrews overview insight for living ministries. The epistle to the hebrews, one of the most important books of the new testament in that it contains some of the chief doctrines of the christian faith, is, as well, a book of infinite logic and great beauty. The believers are seen as men on earth having free entrance to god and a heavenly calling by the work of christ. To study it is to partake of strong spiritual meat. Some say it was paul the apostle, but that is doubtful. Study guide for hebrews by chuck smith blue letter bible. Jesus is the one upon whom our faith rests and depends, from start to finish.
Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. The superior sacrificial work of our high priest 8. Epistle to the hebrews read the bible online bible study tools. Introduction to hebrews verse by verse bible study kjv. We arent sure exactly who wrote the book of hebrews. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12. The superiority of christ to leading figures under the old covenant 1. Study of the book of hebrews let us study the book of hebrews the subtitle is an obvious reference to the hortatory study hortatory subjunctive subjunctive mood. Hebrews shows us that the bible is not a collection of unrelated stories, but is rather one unified storythe story of redemption through jesus christ. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Why is it such an important part of the new testament. The author of hebrews is unknown but we know that god inspired him, just as he inspired the authors of the other books in the bible. It begins as an essay, progresses as a sermon, and ends as a letter heb. A call to follow jesus faithfully and with perseverance 10.
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