For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages below please see. Whoever wrote hebrews appears not to have been an apostle of jesus. The structure of the book of hebrews is a different from other new testament books. The book of hebrews focuses on jesus christs fulfillment of and superiority to every institution in the old testamentsabbath, sacrifices, and priesthood. It is technical but has material accessible to a lay reader. Words like better, more, great, and greater appear about fortyfive times in this book, making hebrews a book of superlatives about jesus, who is superior to all the angels, prophets, writers, systems and. The book of hebrews boldly proclaims the superiority of jesus christ and christianity over other religions, including judaism. It begins as an essay, progresses as a sermon, and ends as a letter heb.
Hebrews 10 new international version niv christs sacrifice once for all. But lisa harper makes digging into hebrews fun and doable, as only she can, without losing an ounce of depth. If we do not know his word, the bible, we do not know much about christ and thus will not grow in him. He is greater than angels, the torah, moses, the promised land, priests, melchizedek, sacrifices, and the covenant. The early church father clement quoted from the book of hebrews. Hebrews is basically a book that exhorts discouraged christians to continue on strong with jesus in light of the complete superiority of who he is and what he did for us. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. He is gods word, the hope for a new creation, our eternal priest, and. Now i turn to the fourth author, sir robert anderson, and quote from his book, the hebrews epistle in the light of the types. The believers are seen as men on earth having free entrance to god and a heavenly calling by the work of christ. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
One of the best places to delve into bible study is in small discussion groups. In a logical argument, the author demonstrates christs superiority, then adds. They are intended for reflection and self study before readinglistening to the lesson. Regardless of the human hand that held the pen, the holy spirit of god is the divine author of all scripture 2 timothy 3. The theme of hebrews is the supremacy and sufficiency of christ. Hebrews summary the book of hebrews is a general epistle apostolic letter. This complete expositional study of the book of hebrews by dan hayden is an essential resource for every serious bible student. The biblical hebrews of the bible spirit based wisdom.
Study guide for hebrews by chuck smith blue letter bible. The book of hebrews compares and contrasts jesus to key historical people and events from the old testament. A striking feature of this presentation of the gospel is the unique manner in which the author employs expositions of eight specific passages of the ot scriptures. Epistle to the hebrews read and study the bible online. Watch our overview video on the book of hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. One such example is its use of the word fire which apocalyptically refers to gods judgment see hebrews. The author is anonymous, although either paul or barnabas was traditionally. When we meet with other believers to study the word we are challenged to dig into it and share what we have learned with one another fulfilling the command found in hebrews 10. The book of hebrews is a rich, dense section of scripture that can intimidate. And yet the epistle cannot have received its name for the fact only that there are so. Through stories of old testament heroes and practices, the author of hebrews. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter. Hebrews is a name for the israelites and for the descendants of abraham compare genesis 14.
Epistle to the hebrews read the bible online bible study tools. This summary of the book of hebrews provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of hebrews. He also appears to have been one to whom the apostles had confirmed the lords word. When we meet with other believers to study the word we are. Key words in hebrews s ee notes on key words in inductive bible study hint. Hebrews uses old testament quotations interpreted in light of first century. Along the way, feel free to share what god is teaching you as you read his word. God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his son. Authorship of hebrews the early church argued over whether the book of hebrews belonged in the bible. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12. Thankfully, we do not need to know who wrote the book in order to know what the book. Id like today to let us see how the bible uses the word dispensation.
Verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible studies into the book of. The writer of this letter does not identify himself, but he was obviously well known to the original recipients. The book of hebrews grass roots theological library. Hebrews 10 christs sacrifice once for all the bible. 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 wish or desire.
Hebrews could be called the book of better things since the two greek words for better and superior occur 15 times in the letter. Hebrews bible study book of hebrews bible study lifeway. The theme of the epistle to the hebrews, the only book of the new testament in which our lord is presented in his high priestly office, is the supreme glory of christ, the son of god and son of man. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Each lesson on this study of hebrews is designed fit into the whole of the book. The book of hebrews appeals to the greek mind as well as the jewish.
Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt. A striking feature of this presentation of the gospel is the unique manner in. This summary of the book of hebrews provides information about the title. The attached powerpoint and audio were given during the teaching of these lessons. The attached word document study guides are questions for the congregation, handed out the week prior to the lesson. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. And this is what we have in the crossway bible study series knowing the bible as the skilled authors and notable editors provide the contours of each book of the bible as well as the grand theological themes that bind them together as one book. Intro to hebrews biblica the international bible society. Although hebrews is not written in apocalyptic language, it does employ it. Understanding the 66 books of the bible hebrews david. In this 10session, versebyverse study of the book of hebrews, jen wilkin explores how god provided something better for us in the person of jesus christ heb.
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 like an essay, continues as a sermon and ends like a letter. A free 12week bible study on hebrews from crossway. Verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible studies into the book of hebrews. Giants are the human descendants of the adamites and the world. The book of hebrews along with romans and galations forms a trilogy explaining the heart and essence of the believers walk of faith.
A bible study series on the permanence, sufficiency, preeminence, and superiority of jesus christ. Introduction to hebrews the epistle to the hebrews is a unique book in the new testament. This study has been adapted from new testament survey, by merrill c. Biblical studies from the book of hebrews bible study guide. Introduction to hebrews 10 isaiah gives some remarkable insights into the apocalyptic language used in the bible. The book of hebrews is a rich, dense section of scripture that can intimidate the most scholarly biblical student. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the. This is the most comprehensive modern commentary on hebrews. When we meet with other believers to study the word we are challenged to dig into it and share what we have learned with one another fulfilling the command found in hebrews. Once you are at the website, youll find a host of other study tools available to help you dig into the wealth of knowledge in gods word. Hebrews is commonly referred to as a letter, though it does not have the typical form of a letter. This 59 part expository study of hebrews was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 200305. After all, says hebrews, god gave the world the torah a.
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