Day 69: Hebrews 1-3

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?

Tomorrow: Hebrews 4-6