Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Jesus christ is gods definitive word a study in hebrews seedbed. This is a study of hebrews, which reigns unchallenged as the new testaments finest commentary on the relationship between christ and the old testament. It begins as an essay, progresses as a sermon, and ends as a letter heb. 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. This complete expositional study of the book of hebrews by dan hayden is an essential resource for every serious bible student. Although hebrews is not written in apocalyptic language, it does employ it. This is a verse by verse study of the book of hebrews in outline form. Better is a key word that occurs thirteen times in. Epistle to the hebrews read and study the bible online. She is also the author of women of the word, none like him, in his image, sermon on the mount bible study, 1 peter. Hebrews is a name for the israelites and for the descendants of abraham compare genesis 14. 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.
That is exactly what we are going to do as we study the epistle to the hebrews. The addressees must not only have been very familiar with the ot. Hebrews is commonly referred to as a letter, though it does not have the typical form of a letter. The bible series of study guides will help you do that with the bible. But the teaching of scripture is explicit, that christ himself is the vine, and israel the. Watch our overview video on the book of hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. To study it is to partake of strong spiritual meat.
Hebrews is a letter of exhortation but i urge you, brethren, bear with this. The righteous shall live by faith means the righteous shall live by diligently seeking the lord in every area of. A study of genesis 111 bible study, and god of covenant. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. One of the best places to delve into bible study is in small discussion groups. A study guide for the book of hebrews home of the word. 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. Introduction to hebrews the epistle to the hebrews is a unique book in the new testament. Race is the ancient greek word agona, a word used for conflict or struggle of many kinds, and it was a favorite word of the apostle paul philippians 1. 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 expression the righteous shall live by faith is defined by the entire text of the book of hebrews. The attached word document study guides are questions for the congregation, handed out the week prior to the lesson. The major purpose of this epistle was to challenge and encourage ones spiritual development and maturity in christ so to resist. A call to be faithful and endure through trials hebrews 10.
To read it is to breathe the atmosphere of heaven itself. The supremacy of gods son long ago, at many times and in many ways, god spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has. This knowing the bible series is a tremendous resource for those wanting to study and teach the bible with an understanding of how the gospel is woven throughout scripture. Since there are over 8600 hebrew words in strongs lexicon any attempt at hebrew word studies is an overwhelming task. A living hope in christ bible study, god of creation. The book of hebrews is a powerful application lesson. Like the niv itself, the niv study bible is the work of a transdenominational team of biblical scholars more about the niv bible. This book tells us of the supremacy, sufficiency, preeminence, and divinity of christ. And yet the epistle cannot have received its name for the fact only that there are so many references to the ot in it. From the ot itself, christ is shown to be superior to the ancient prophets, to angels, to moses the mediator of the former covenant and to aaron and the priestly succession descended from him. Hebrews was written to encourage 1stcentury christians facing difficult times, and it is just as applicable in the 21st century. This first lesson in the series establishes the historical and religious context for the writing of this book.
Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. Verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible studies into the book of hebrews. All confess the authority of the bible as gods infallible word to humanity. Hebrews 1 inductive bible study notes and discussion questions hebrews 1 outline. It contains a challenging message to live wholeheartedly for christ in every situation. A free 12week bible study on hebrews from crossway. The theme of hebrews is the supremacy and sufficiency of christ. Each lesson on this study of hebrews is designed fit into the whole of the book. While you can use these guides with any version or translation, theyre especially designed to be used with the books of the bible, an. Jesus is the one upon whom our faith rests and depends, from start to finish. The book of hebrews is in many ways one of the most puzzling books.
Intro to hebrews biblica the international bible society. He is gods word, the hope for a new creation, our eternal priest, and. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. Hebrews could be called the book of better things since the two greek words for better and superior occur 15 times in the letter. The book of hebrews is a general epistle apostolic letter.
Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt. The attached powerpoint and audio were given during the teaching of these lessons. Dan winklers book on hebrews is called gods word of encouragement now we always want to see how our biblical studies apply to us today. Fortunately, the author of hebrews gives us a few explicit statements of purpose, too.
When we meet with other believers to study the word we are. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The author is anonymous, although either paul or barnabas was traditionally accepted as. Epistle to the hebrews read the bible online bible study tools.
Jesus christ is gods definitive word a study in hebrews. This summary of the book of hebrews provides information about the title, authors. Jesus is superior to the law and the old covenant hebrews 3. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of god, so that things which are. Engaging with this 18lesson indepth study will give you confidence, not only in what you believe, but in whom you believe, enabling you to persevere through any of lifes circumstances. 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 bible. Hebrewgreek key word study bible hgksb the hgksb is the standard text and the starting point for hebrew bible study using the wordsearch method this bible is available in. 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. Hebrews in the picture study bible the book of hebrews with. The niv study bible biblica the international bible. Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12. Search verses using the translation and version you like with over 29 to choose from including king.
The structure of the book of hebrews is a different from other new testament books. Study guide for hebrews 12 by david guzik blue letter bible. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. When we meet with other believers to study the word we are challenged to dig into. And afterwards, i think you will always have a new appreciation for this wonderful book.
The author of over 200 books and booklets in english, as well as 82 in greek, zodhiates started a book house, amg publishers, which has since grown into a. This 59 part expository study of hebrews was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 200305. Let me make a general observation an overview of the book of hebrews and the whole study will become a thrilling application for us today. Introduction to hebrews 10 isaiah gives some remarkable insights into the apocalyptic language used in the bible. The book of hebrews compares and contrasts jesus to key historical people and events from the old testament. It begins like an essay, continues as a sermon and ends like a letter. It is part of ken schencks bible study, the letter to the hebrews onebook dailyweekly. Hebrews, lifechange bible study christian book distributors.
1520 1529 1028 567 1099 1150 924 989 1284 956 1008 705 319 415 1349 1443 371 1392 602 1446 544 796 896 375 1420 190 1013 1447 45 473 1203 1342