New Testament in a Year – Hebrews 13

Concluding Exhortations - Hebrews 13:1-25

Understand It

• What kind of love are Christians to demonstrate? (13:1)
• Why did the author encourage his readers to entertain strangers? (13:2)
• What kinds of people does God want Christians to try to help? (13:3)
• Why is sexual purity important? (13:4)
• What attitude toward money ought Christians to have? Why? (13:5)
• What fact about God can foster a contented spirit? (13:5)
• How can we learn to be content? (13:5)
• How should Christians view their spiritual leaders? (13:7, 17)
• What attribute or characteristic of Christ is highlighted here? (13:8)
• What illustrations did the author use to challenge his readers to resist the temptation to go back to Judaism? (13:9-14)
• What kind of sacrifices should we offer to God? (13:15-16)
• What are the benefits of obeying one’s spiritual leaders? (13:17)
• What did the writer pray would happen to his readers? (13:20-21)

Apply It

• What can you do to show love to a person who is in prison or being mistreated?
• What one action could you take this week to practice contentment with what you have?
• What Christian friend or friends can you encourage to continue walking with Christ? How?