Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt. This 59 part expository study of hebrews was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 200305. This course is an indepth study of the letter to the hebrews, and is designed to provide a working knowledge of the book, including an understanding of the proper relationship between the old and new testaments and confirm the superiority of jesus and his gospel. See how we are working to keep you and our team members safe while continuing to resource ministry. The attached powerpoint and audio were given during the teaching of these lessons. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. Hebrews is commonly referred to as a letter, though it does not have the typical form of a letter. 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. Intro to hebrews biblica the international bible society. Chuck smith study guide for hebrews blue letter bible. Bible quiz questions and answers on the book of hebrews pdf. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and. Jesus is seen as superior to angels, tasting death for everyone, the giver of a sabbath rest, and our high priest.
Paul ellingworth, new international greek testament commentary nigtc, eerdmans, 1993, 862 pp. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. And he offers no manner of greeting, such as is usually found at. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. A week online interactive bible study on the letter or epistle to hebrews, pointing to jesus christ and the new covenant as superior to all that had come before under the old covenant. The author does not identify himself or those addressed, which letter writers normally did. Each lesson on this study of hebrews is designed fit into the whole of the book. Best commentaries and books on hebrews logos bible software. 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. 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 s ministry. Introduction to hebrews the epistle to the hebrews is a unique book in the new testament.
The book of hebrews compares and contrasts jesus to key historical people and events from the old testament. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12. This is the edited manuscript of lesson 1 in the series, near to the heart of god a study of the book of hebrews, prepared by robert l. Jesus is the one upon whom our faith rests and depends, from start to finish. Study guide for hebrews by chuck smith blue letter bible. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to. Hebrews has contributed to that more than any book that i have studied in the new testament, so im so grateful that i was asked by those that are promoting digital bible study to spend some time with this book.
Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole. Epistle to the hebrews read the bible online bible study tools. The book of hebrews elevates jesus above historical people. After reading each passage they will identify which parable was represented. It begins as an essay, progresses as a sermon, and ends as a letter heb. As you study the book of hebrews, you will see that the old testament was fulfilled by jesus christ in the new testament and the superiority of christ his glory, his honor, and his divinity. The attached powerpoint and audio were given during the. Hebrews shows us that the bible is not a collection of unrelated stories, but is rather one unified story. This first lesson in the series establishes the historical and religious context for the writing of this book. Through stories of old testament heroes and practices, the author of hebrews demonstrates how the new covenant is superior to the old and how jesus christ is the. 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.
Disciple lessons from hebrews the jesuswalk bible study. One of the best places to delve into bible study is in small discussion groups. I am afraid that many of the questions i struggle with in hebrews would have never been asked by its author nor peter, nor james. The believers are seen as men on earth having free entrance to god and a heavenly calling by the work of christ. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry. Chapter 3 of the book of hebrews christ and moses chapter 4 of the book of hebrews the sabbath additional notes the rest of god chapter 5 of the book of hebrews christs qualifications as high priest additional notes mrs. The book of hebrews appeals to the greek mind as well as the jewish mind. The attached word document study guides are questions for the congregation, handed out the week prior to the lesson. They are intended for reflection and self study before readinglistening to the lesson.
Hebrews is an occasional document, like all the nt books. Commentary on the book of hebrews by matthew henry new. It should help your students remember where certain parables are located and get your students discussing the parables. The early church father clement quoted from the book of hebrews in a. It contains a challenging message to live wholeheartedly for christ in every situation. White on bible study chapter 6 of the book of hebrews steadfastness in the faiththe covenant oath additional notes. The major purpose of this epistle was to challenge and encourage ones spiritual development and maturity in christ so to resist temptations and persecution by the building up of mutual faith and knowledge of christ heb. A free 12week bible study on hebrews from crossway. Introduction to hebrews verse by verse bible study kjv.
Biblical studies from the book of hebrews bible study guide. Anyone is at liberty to use this lesson for educational purposes only, with or without credit. Waldron copy right 1999 171 walden lane harriman, tn 37748 8653764453 permission granted to make copy without alteration and not for commercial purpose. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Comprehensive bible study on the book of hebrews designed for both personal study or use in small group studies. Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image. This worksheet was designed to get your students reading 10 parables of jesus bible quiz questions and answers on the book of hebrews pdf. The theme of the epistle to the hebrews, the only book of the new testament in. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. He is greater than angels, the torah, moses, the promised land, priests, melchizedek, sacrifices, and the covenant.
A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Hebrews helps us understand the overall story of the bible. The author argues that we have a better covenant, tabernacle, and sacrifice. Paul ellingworth begins his study of the epistle to the hebrews with a detailed study of the greek text before working outward to consider the wider context, linguistic questions, and the relation of hebrews to other early christian writings and to the old testament.
Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter. Watch our overview video on the book of hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Hebrews bible study book of hebrews bible study lifeway. Instead of an excerpt from the study book, below is an excerpt from a transcript of jens video teaching. Ill point out the major landmarks and explain some of the things that dont fully resonate with our modern culture. 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. Read and study hebrews by yourself for the first time. The association of barnabas with the book of hebrews may be because he was described as a son of encouragement, and hebrews. In the book of hebrews faith is not a forensic position justification by faith, but a faithful life to the end chapters 1112. However, doubt on pauline authorship in the roman church is reported by eusebius. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to jesus, the founder and perfecter of our.
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