New Testament in a Year – Hebrews 12

By Ron

October 29, 2024

Hebrews, New Testament

God Disciplines His Sons - Hebrews 12:1-13

What should motivate followers of Christ to live for Him? (12:1)
What kind of athletic imagery did the writer of Hebrews use in this passage? (12:1)
What warning is given to those who would run the race of the Christian life? (12:1)
What should be the focus of those who would live for Christ? (12:2)
How is Jesus described in this passage? (12:2)
What is the benefit of remembering what Christ has done? (12:3)
What measures does the Lord sometimes take toward those who are His "sons"? Why? (12:5-6)
What do we learn about God from the fact that He disciplines us? (12:6-7)
What sobering truth can be inferred by those who never experience the discipline of God? (12:8)
Why does God discipline His children? (12:9-10)
In what sense does discipline have two sides? (12:11)

How can you focus your thinking on Christ this week?
How could you call on your Christian friends this week to help you persevere as a Christian?
What do you want to remember the next time God disciplines you?
What step of obedience can you take beginning today to eliminate the need for God to discipline you?

To what extent are Christians to try to resolve conflicts? Why? (12:14)
In what way should believers pursue holiness? Why? (12:14)
Why is holiness important? (12:14)
What wrong attitude should we watch out for? (12:15)
What kinds of things do Christians need to watch out for? Why? (12:15-17, 25-27)
What did Esau do that is described as godless? (12:16)
What did Esau’s godless behavior cost him? (12:17)
In what ways was the old covenant intimidating or frightening? (12:18-21)
How is Mount Sinai described—the place where the old covenant was revealed? (12:18)
How did the author describe the new covenant? (12:22-24)
In what way were God’s thunderous pronouncements from Sinai only a foreshadowing of what is to come? (12:26-27)
Of what kind of kingdom are Christians a part? (12:28)
How should God’s promises and glorious kingdom affect believers? (12:28)
How should we worship God? Why? (12:28-29)

What bitter or unforgiving attitudes do you need to confess today?
What practical steps can you take this week to avoid becoming bitter toward someone who has hurt you?
What actions do you need to take today so that you can truly say you have made every effort to live in peace with everyone?