Day 70: Hebrews 4-6

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?

Tomorrow: Hebrews 7-9