A Sabbath-Rest for the People of God - Hebrews 4:1-13
Understand It
- How do we know that not everyone will experience God’s rest (that is, His salvation)? (4:1-2)
- Why didn’t the Israelites of the Exodus enter God’s rest? (4:2)
- How should we seek to learn from the Israelites’ negative example? (4:11)
Apply It
- What one area of your life do you need to turn over to God today?
Jesus the Great High Priest - Hebrews 4:14-5:10
Understand It
- In what way is Jesus the ultimate high priest? (4:15)
- How does Christ respond to those who approach Him in faith? (4:15-16) Why?
- What is the role and primary duty of a high priest? (5:1)
Apply It
- When will you pray each day this week, approaching God through Christ?
Warning Against Falling Away - Hebrews 5:11-6:12
Understand It
- What was wrong with the group of Hebrew believers originally addressed in this passage? (5:11-14)
- What are the marks of spiritual maturity? (5:11-14)
- What fundamental or basic doctrines form the foundation of our faith? (6:1-2)
Apply It
- In what concrete ways can you strengthen your hold on Christ this week?
The Certainty of God's Promise - Hebrews 6:13-20
Understand It
- What promise did God make to Abraham? (6:13-14)
- How did Abraham respond to God’s promise, and what was the result? (6:15)
- Why did God confirm His promise with an oath? (6:16-18)?
Apply It
- To what promise of God do you need to cling at this time in your life?
