The Certainty of God's Promise - Hebrews 6:13-20
Understand It
- Why did God "swear by himself"? (6:13)
- What promise did God make to Abraham? (6:13-14)
- How did God guarantee His promise to Abraham? (6:13-14)
- What do we learn from this passage about God? (6:13, 17-18)
- How did Abraham respond to God’s promise, and what was the result? (6:15)
- What is the function of oaths? (6:16)
- How did God confirm His promise? (6:16-17)
- Why did God confirm His promise with an oath? (6:16-18)?
- How do we know God won’t retract His promise? (6:18)
- What happens to those who find the hope that Christ offers? (6:18)
- How is the hope that Christ gives described in this passage? (6:19)
- Where is the believer’s hope anchored? (6:19)
- How was Christ able to "enter the inner sanctuary behind the curtain"? (6:19-20)
- What did Christ do on our behalf? (6:20)
Apply It
- What step can you take over the coming week to put your sense of security in Christ?
- To what promise of God do you need to cling at this time in your life?
- In what way can you express confidence in God’s promises this week?
