Hebrews

Everything in Subjection to Him

Hebrews 2:5-9

Our world is not as it should be. God originally designed it and us for more, but we have turned to our own way. The effect of our rebellion is seen in the state of our world. God, however, is working to undo the damage caused by our sin. One day, this will be fully realized “in the world to come.”

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We Must Pay Much Closer Attention

Hebrews 2:1-4

The writer is concerned for the spiritual condition of this church, so he gives the first of five warnings in the letter to Hebrews. By telling them not to neglect the gospel, he suggests that they could subtly and gradually move away from what Jesus has accomplished on their behalf. Such neglect is not a deliberate rejection of the gospel, but rather an undetected movement away from truth. He warns them to keep the gospel firmly in their minds so they don’t “drift away” from Jesus.

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Much Superior to Angels

Hebrews 1:4-2:4

After demonstrating Christ’s superiority to God’s human messengers (the prophets), the writer of Hebrews now turns to God’s heavenly messengers (the angels). Using seven quotations from the Old Testament, he proves that Jesus is the greatest Word from God. In doing so, the writer also demonstrates how Jesus is the point of the Bible.

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He Has Spoken by His Son

Hebrews 1:1-4

God has revealed himself to his people in many different ways throughout history. This revelation is treasured and studied. But each of these different ways of speaking to his people is superseded by his final word: Jesus. In fact, the writer teaches us that all that God said beforehand pointed toward its fulfillment in his Son, who is the greatest treasure. What can we learn about God through his Son? And what are the implications of hearing God speak?

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An Overview of Hebrews

Hebrews 1-13

In Hebrews, we read about a church that faced many difficulties. They suffered persecution from those outside the church. And they dealt with spiritual weariness, unbelief, and spiritual immaturity within their own community. The writer of the letter addresses each of these problems with one resounding message: Jesus. He sought to strengthen their souls by reminding them over and again of what God has accomplished through his Son. We begin this study of the letter to the Hebrews by surveying the overall message.

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Exhort One Another Every Day

Hebrews 3:7-19
The hymn writer wrote, “Prone to wander, Lord I feel it. Prone to leave the God I love.” The writer of Hebrews affirms this: “Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God.” What is the answer for this soul malady? “Exhort one another every day.” If our souls will remain faithful to Christ then it will take more than a sermon-a-week; it requires a sermon-a-day. God’s design for the health of his church is that each of us engage in caring for one another’s souls.

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Made Like His Brothers (Part 1)

Hebrews 2:5-9
Christmas is the celebration of Jesus’ birth. The day God became man. The Son of God took on human flesh with all its weaknesses and endured a human life without ever becoming anything less than fully God. He remained “the radiance of the glory of God” while becoming “flesh and blood” like his brothers. It is the most glorious mystery of the Christian faith. In this series we’ll explore what Hebrews has to say about both what the Incarnation means and why it was necessary.

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