Bible Blitz Msgr Ed Thompson And Deacon Norm Kazyk With Technical Assistance Ray Hosler

The Epistles of Paul Titus, Philemon Hebrews Deacon Norm Fr. Ed

The Letter to Titus A traveling companion of Paul. Appointed to rule the church in Crete. Repeats the advice in 1 Timothy for the benefit of Titus.

Ch 1:1-4Purpose of the letter Ch 1:5-16Qualities of Presbyter Ch 2:10-11Handling of heretics

The Letter to Philemon Philemon was a well-to-do Christian, probably converted by Paul. He has a house church where the faithful gather. Onesimus is a runaway slave who is owned by Philemon.

Paul meets Onesimus and somehow gives him refuge and converts him. Paul reluctantly sends him back ti Philemon who has the power to put him to death. Paul wants him back to be his helper.

Significance The letter is relevant to any one who has slaves; even the house church. Paul realizes that he cannot change the social structure of his society which allows slavery. Instead he advocates love as a solution instead of using his Apostolic authority.

Line by line interpretation of the letter

The Letter to the Hebrews ~ 80 A.D. “Access to God” Jesus; perfect priest, perfect access to God When written ?- ~ 80 A.D. To whom written? – to Rome, to students By whom written? – a nameless teacher

Chapter 1 1-4The Way Superior to Angels

Chapter 2 Believe – be faithful Lower than Angels (for a time); crowned with glory Made like us; tested through suffering; band of brothers and sisters

Chapter 3 Superior to Moses Be not like unfaithful Jews Chapter 4 The Sabbath rest Jesus, compassionate high priest

Chapter 5 The great high priest Priest forever – Melchizedek Someone to teach you the basics Chapter 6 Move on to faith maturity Don’t be sluggish God true to promises (Abraham)

Chapter 7 Melchizedek and Christ Priest, prophet and King Tithes “The Lord has sworn …” Only one sacrifice

Chapter 8 Heavenly priest – gifts, sacrifices On earth – a shadow, insufficient Chapter 9 Worship of First Covenant – insufficient Sacrifice of Jesus – all sufficient

Chapter 10 One sacrifice instead of many Recalling the past Chapter 11 Faith of the Ancients

Chapter 12 God our Father Penalties of disobedience Chapter 13 Final exhortation Blessing