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HEBREWS I:I-I4September 8-9, 20211. This semester we are reading and studying the New Testament Book of Hebrews. Share whatcomes to mind when you think about the Book of Hebrews.2. Although the author of Hebrews is unknown, his audience appears to be Jewish Christians.Begin reading Hebrews 1:1-2. How did God speak to their Jewish ancestors long ago?How has God spoken to them (and us) now?3. The author makes a case for Jesus, God the Son, being a greater messenger than the prophets.List the facts revealed about the Son in verses 2-3.Which amazing fact stands out to you? As you contemplate this, what is yourresponse to Jesus?4. Next, using seven Old Testament Scriptures, the author says Jesus Christ is superior toangels. Read Hebrews 1:4-6. What name does God the Father call Jesus in verse 5?What is one role of angels according to verse 6?5. Read Hebrews 1:7,14 and contrast this role of angels with the role of Jesus in 1:8-9.Also read Psalm 45:6-7.6. Read Hebrews 1:10-12 which is a quote from Psalm 102:25-27. Record the phrases in theseverses which speak of the Lord Jesus as eternal and unchanging.7. Ponder for a moment these truths about Jesus found in Hebrews chapter 1. How will thesetruths influence your walk with the Lord this week?8. What does the author’s use of Old Testament verses tell you about the Old Testament?

HEBREWS 2September 15-16, 20211. Consider the phrase “drift away” and write down some descriptions or definitions. What doyou visualize when you think of this phrase?2. Begin by looking back at Hebrews 1:2-4 and 8 and list the characteristics of Jesus.Considering these characteristics, what is the warning expressed in Hebrews 2:1?3. Read Hebrews 2:1-4, which describes the validity of the earlier message of the Law and thevalidity of the present message, the gospel of salvation. From verses 3 and 4, list the thingsthat give credibility to the gospel of salvation.Read 1 Timothy 2:5-6 and summarize the message of salvation.In your opinion, what dangerous outcomes occur when we drift from this message?4. Read Hebrews 2:5-9. Verses 6-8 are describing Jesus the Messiah. How is Jesus described inrelation to angels in verse 7a?Refer to Philippians 2:5-8 and record how Jesus was made lower.The author of Hebrews now makes a case for the humanity of Jesus. Read Hebrews 2:9 andnote the purpose of Jesus becoming human and experiencing death.What additional thoughts are found in Galatians 4:4-5 and Colossians 2:13-14?

Hebrews 2 September 15-16, 2021Page 25. Jesus’ humiliation occurred in the past. From Hebrews 2:7-9, list the ways Jesus ispresently elevated.6. Hebrews 2:10 shows that God brought us glory and salvation through the suffering of Jesus.Read 2 Corinthians 5:21 and explain how this is true.7. What thoughts and emotions come to mind when you think of a healthy family?Read Hebrews 2:11-13 for a description of the sanctified family of God. Jesus is not ashamedto come alongside us in this family. What examples does Jesus give us as members of God’sfamily in verses 12 and 13?What has it meant in your life to be surrounded by others who walk closely with God?8. Take some time to prayerfully consider the greatness of Jesus and our wonderful newconnection to Him. In what ways have you drifted away, or failed to take full advantage ofyour relationship to Him?What steps can you take to live more fully in this reality?

Hebrews 2 September 15-16, 2021Page 39. Read Hebrews 2:14-18. According to verse 14, what did Jesus accomplish by taking on fleshand blood?What did He accomplish in Hebrews 2:15? Also read Colossians 1:13.What role does He now have in our lives, according to Hebrews 2:17?What words describe our High Priest? How does this encourage you?10. Reflect on Jesus’ life and death on earth, and record some of the temptations, trials andhumiliations He suffered.Have there been trials and temptations in your past that you did not take to Jesus in prayer?How does Jesus’ life in flesh and blood, as your brother, affect your willingness to take allthings to Him?11. Jesus’ life on earth perfectly equipped Him to be our High Priest today. Read the followingverses and note all that is available to us through His present priestly role.Hebrews 4:14-16Hebrews 7:2512. If you drifted away from all the truths about Jesus’ past atoning work, Jesus’ present HighPriestly ministry to us, and Jesus’ future reign, what would be the impact on your life?What will you do to hold fast to so great a message of salvation?13. Write out a personal prayer request in one or two sentences to share with your small group.

HEBREWS 3:I – 4:I3September 22-23, 20211. Hebrews 3:1 instructs us to “Therefore consider Jesus ”. Look back at Hebrews 2:14-18and record the truths about our Savior we are to give careful attention to.2. Read Hebrews 3:1-6. In Hebrews chapters 1 and 2, we learn that Jesus is greater than angels.To whom is Jesus now compared?Keeping in mind that Hebrews was originally written to Jewish Christians, why do you thinkit was important to establish Jesus’ superiority over Moses? See Deuteronomy 34:10-12.List and carefully consider the ways Jesus is described in Hebrews 3:1-6.3. Read Hebrews 3:6 again along with 3:14. According to these verses, how do we demonstratethat we are members of God’s household?How do you think the habit of thoughtfully considering Jesus makes it possible to hold on toour faith, even in times of suffering or doubt?4. Read Hebrews 3:7-11, which paraphrases part of Psalm 95 and looks back at a tragic time ofrebellion in Israel’s history. According to Hebrews 3:8 and 10, what was Israel’s sin?How did God respond to their sin in Hebrews 3:10-11?

Hebrews 3:1 – 4:13 September 22-23, 2021Page 25. Read Hebrews 3:12-15. What warning is given in verse 12?According to verse 13, what is an action we can take to prevent disbelieving or doubtingGod’s Word?How often are we to participate in this work?Why do you think such frequency is necessary?Has there been a time recently when someone has encouraged your faith? What impact didthat have on your heart?Spend a few minutes talking with the Lord about who might need this kind of encouragementfrom you this week. Please share how you plan to be a spiritual encouragement to a brotheror sister in Christ in upcoming days.6. Read Hebrews 3:16-19. One definition of rest is relaxation without fear in the presence ofGod. According to verse 19, why did Israel miss out on God’s blessing of rest?Look again at Hebrews 3:16-19 along with Exodus 15:1-13. Summarize the attributes andacts of God witnessed by Israel as He overcame the pursuing Egyptians, which should havefortified their faith in future hardships.

Hebrews 3:1 – 4:13 September 22-23, 2021Page 37. Read Hebrews 4:1-6. According to verse 3, what is required of us in order to experienceGod’s rest?Like Israel, we are prone to quickly forget God’s great work in our lives. What do thefollowing verses teach us about remembering God’s work and holding on to our faith?Deuteronomy 4:9Psalm 119:11John 14:26What is one way you plan to remember the Lord in the days to come?8. Read Hebrews 4:7-11. What is the warning given in verse 7?The opposite of a hardened heart is responding to God in faith and obedience. Share a timeyou responded to God in faith and obedience which led to God’s blessing of rest.9. Read Hebrews 4:12-13 carefully. In your own words, how are the Scriptures the mostpowerful tool we can use as we strive to faithfully trust and obey the Lord?10. Which verse from this study will be alive and active in your spirit this week? Why?11. Write out a personal prayer request in one or two sentences to share with your small group.

HEBREWS 4:I4 – 5:I4September 29-30, 20211. Think of a few situations in your life that can lead to discouragement or stress. How has Godmet with you in these trying times?2. Read Hebrews 4:14-16. Remember a high priest’s role was to be a representative for theIsraelites in matters related to God. What are the reasons Jesus is our great High Priestaccording to these verses?What should be our response to these realities?What is awaiting us as we approach the presence of our Lord?Even though we are offered these incredible gifts in our times of need, we often do notapproach Jesus to receive them. Jot down the reasons this may sometimes be true in your life.What encouragement can we glean from the following passages?Proverbs 18:10Isaiah 41:10Philippians 4:6-71 Peter 5:73. In Hebrews 5:1-4, we read more about the role of a high priest. List the qualifications Jesusmeets and also the qualifications which do not apply to Jesus.Hebrews 5:4 tells us all high priests received their calling from God. Jesus, our High Priest,received a calling greater than Israel’s high priests. Read 1 John 3:5 and record His calling.

Hebrews 4:14 – 5:14 September 29-30, 2021Page 24. Continue to read about Jesus’ calling in Hebrews 5:5-6. Melchizedek was a high priest in thetime of Abraham. He was both a priest and a king, and this is true of Jesus as well. Put onyour thinking cap and consider the different roles of a priest and a king. List some specificprovisions you can expect in your life as Jesus fulfills both of these roles for you forever.PRIESTKING5. Read Hebrews 5:7-10 to look closely at our holy High Priest. What did Jesus offer to God?The cost of these gifts was high. Write down the words from these verses that expose thepain involved with Jesus’ offerings.We all learn the depth of our obedience by how we respond to suffering. Jesus experiencedthe true meaning of obedience in terms of the suffering He obediently endured, andwas made perfect for the role He would play as our High Priest. In verses 7-8 are somehelpful truths about suffering which we can apply to our lives to endure trials well.Record your observations.6. In Hebrews 5:9-10, we can see the good which resulted from the suffering of Jesus. What isthe great gift He has given to those who believe in Him?Read Romans 8:26-28 and jot down some of the good that has resulted from dark trials youhave experienced in your life.Read 1 Peter 1:3-5 and list the words that describe our eternal salvation that can never end.

Hebrews 4:14 – 5:14 September 29-30, 2021Page 37. In the next few verses, the author of Hebrews criticizes the Jews’ spiritual immaturity. ReadHebrews 5:11-14. Record both the problems and the solution found in this passage.What keeps them from understanding deeper teachings?What prevents them from becoming teachers?What is the result of living only on the milk of basic spiritual principals?What does it look like to be spiritually mature?8. Think about your journey into spiritual maturity. Share an area in your life where yourealized you were eating solid food and had set down your glass of milk.9. What are the responsibilities of every believer according to the following verses?Colossians 3:161 Timothy 4:7-82 Timothy 2:152 Timothy 4:1-21 Peter 3:1510. Envision the Olympic Games. If you were entering the Mature Christian Competition, howwould you prepare to compete and take home the gold?11. Write out a personal prayer request in one or two sentences to share with your small group.