New Testament in a Year – Hebrews 10

By Ron

October 25, 2024

Hebrews, New Testament

Christ's Sacrifice Once for All - Hebrews 10:1-18

How is the Law compared to the new covenant brought by Christ? (10:1)
In what way was the Law of Moses glaringly inadequate? (10:1-2)
How did the author of Hebrews show that the Law was inadequate? (10:2)
What function did the annual sacrifices serve? Why? (10:3-4)
How successful were animal sacrifices under the old covenant? (10:4)
Why wasn’t God pleased with the sacrifices and offerings of the old covenant? (10:5-6)
What was the attitude of Christ when He came into the world? (10:7)
What evidence of the futility and emptiness of the old covenant did the author cite? (10:8)
If God neither desired nor was pleased with old covenant sacrifices, why did the Israelites make them? (10:8)
What role does a believer play in earning God’s approval? (10:9-14)
What did Christ’s single act of dying accomplish for those who would trust in Him? (10:14)
How did the new covenant change the way God motivates His people to live for Him? (10:16)
What effect did the sacrifice of Christ have on the way God views our sins? (10:17)
Why are additional sacrifices for sin unnecessary? (10:18)

In what specific areas of your life today do you need to follow the example of Christ in saying, "I have come to do your will, O God"?
What can you do this week to show trust in Christ’s provision for forgiveness?
When could you speak with a friend or relative who would be encouraged by the truths of this passage?

Why did the author say that those under the new covenant could draw near to God? (10:19-22)
What has Jesus done for those under the new covenant? (10:20)
What privilege comes to those who are part of the "house of God"? (10:22)
What must happen before a person can draw near to God? (10:22)
What happens to the guilty conscience of those who put their faith in Christ? (10:22)
Why are Christians able to persevere in following Christ? (10:23)
What kind of behavior should believers in Christ exhibit toward one another? (10:24-25)
What will happen to God’s enemies? (10:26-27)
Why is rejecting Christ more serious than rejecting the old covenant? (10:28-29)
What did the author consider "a dreadful thing"? (10:31)
How had the Hebrew Christians responded to persecution at first? (10:32-34)
What is promised to those who persevere? (10:35-39)

What is one small project you could complete today to encourage a Christian friend to persevere in his or her faith?
What can you do differently in your devotional times this week to "draw near to God"?
Since we are called to live by faith (10:38), what is one bold step of trust in God you can take today?