There is a short introduction available for the book of Hebrews. You can read it here.
The Son Superior to Angels - Hebrews 1:1-14
Understand It
- Who is Jesus? (1:2-4)
- How is Jesus distinguished from God? (1:5)
- What is Jesus’ nature? (1:10-12)
Apply It
- What steps can you take to remind yourself that Jesus is the Son of God and worth following?
Warning to Pay Attention - Hebrews 2:1-4
Understand It
- What did the writer of Hebrews want his readers to pay attention to? (2:1)
- What danger awaits Christians who carelessly forget the truth? (2:1)
- What are the consequences for those who pay no attention to the gospel? (2:3)
Apply It
- What are some ways you can nurture your attention span toward God this week?
Jesus Made Like His Brothers - Hebrews 2:5-18
Understand It
- What is Christ’s present heavenly status? (2:9)
- In what ways is Christ like us? (2:14, 17)
- What makes Christ especially qualified to help Christians when they are being tempted? (2:18)
Apply It
- What Christian friend(s) can you encourage today with the message that Christ is our sympathetic high priest? How?
Jesus Greater Than Moses - Hebrews 3:1-6
Understand It
- Who is Jesus? (3:1-2)
- In what ways are Moses and Jesus similar? (3:2, 5-6)
- Why is Jesus worthy of more honor than Moses? (3:3-6)
Apply It
- What is one concrete way you can give to Jesus the honor that He deserves today?
Warning Against Unbelief - Hebrews 3:7-19
Understand It
- How is Israel’s period of wandering in the wilderness described in this passage? (3:8)
- Why was God angry with the generation of Israelites who came out of Egyptian exile? (3:9)
- In light of the disobedience of the Israelites of the Exodus, what command was given to the Jewish Christians of the first century? (3:12)
Apply It
- What routine can you set up and follow over the next month to help soften your heart toward God?
