1. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III …

2. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Biblical Studies From The Book Of Hebrews I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X

3. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Overview God’s final & “improved” message is found in this epistle Jesus promised to fulfill the Law Mt 5:17-19 It eventually had to “vanish away” Heb 8:13 God’s covenant through Christ supersedes all His other covenants Lesson 1 – General Introduction

4. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Overview The book’s intent is found in its title Written to Jewish Christians to warn against a return to the Law…an inferior covenant 6:4-6 Purpose Readers are “exhorted” to be faithful 13:22 cp. 6:1-6 10:26-31 Gal 5:4 Lesson 1 – General Introduction

5. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Theme “God…has spoken” 1:1-2 He has always revealed His will to man Christ is His greatest and final Spokesman Christ has solved our greatest problems Sin problem Ù His sacrifice 9:13-14 10:11-12 Access problem Ù the sanctuary 9:11-12, 23-24 Lesson 1 – General Introduction

6. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Author He is anonymous Yet, we know some details about him He was familiar with his readers 5:12 6:9 He was familiar with Timothy 13:23 He had been with his readers previously, and longed to see them again 13:19 Lesson 1 – General Introduction

7. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Author The apostle Paul has long been the most “popular choice” among candidates Yet, he may not have been the author 2:3 cp. Gal 1:11-17 Lesson 1 – General Introduction

8. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Date Internal evidence suggests a date before the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 Numerous references to sacrifices, priesthood cp. 7:8 9:6-10 13:10 There was something in the future still to “vanish away” 8:13 Lesson 1 – General Introduction

9. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III God has always spoken 1:1-2a He has chosen different ways, methods Directly Gen 2:16 6:13-14 Through a bush (Ex 3:4)…a cloud (Deut 5:22)… even a donkey (Num 22:28) He now speaks to us through His Son Lesson 2 – The Superior Spokesman His Divinity 1:1 – 2:4

10. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III God has spoken through His Son in the “last days” 1:2a An important Biblical time period to understand Mentioned elsewhere Gen 49:1,10 Isa 2:2 Dan 2:28, 44 Joel 2:28 (Acts 2:17) 2 Pet 3:3 Premillennialists misuse this phrase…we are in the “last days” NOW Lesson 2 – The Superior Spokesman His Divinity 1:1 – 2:4

11. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Besides being God’s final Spokesman, Jesus is also further depicted 1:2b-3 Heir of all things cp. Psa 2:8 Creator of all things cp. Jn 1:3 Col 1:16 Reflector of God’s glory, “radiance” Lesson 2 – The Superior Spokesman His Divinity 1:1 – 2:4

12. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Besides being God’s final Spokesman, Jesus is also further depicted 1:2b-3 Exact representation of His nature cp. Jn 14:9 Col 1:15 2:9 Upholder of all created things cp. Col 1:17 Lesson 2 – The Superior Spokesman His Divinity 1:1 – 2:4

13. Studies From Hebrews III VI VII VIII IX X I II IV V III Christ is declared to be much superior to angels 1:4 His name is “more excellent” than theirs This point is significant, given the impact angels had on the Mosaic covenant Acts 7:53 Gal 3:19 Lesson 2 – The Superior Spokesman His Divinity 1:1 – 2:4

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