Warning to Pay Attention - Hebrews 2:1-4
Understand It
- What did the writer of Hebrews want his readers to pay attention to? (2:1)
- What danger awaits Christians who carelessly forget the truth? (2:1)
- What happened to those who violated the "message spoken by angels" (that is, the Mosaic Law)? (2:2)
- Who played a major role in delivering the Mosaic Law? (2:2)
- What are the consequences for those who pay no attention to the gospel? (2:3)
- Who revealed the message of "great salvation" to the world? How? (2:3)
- Who confirmed the salvation that Jesus announced? How? (2:3-4)
- What did God do to validate the gospel message? (2:4)
- How did God distribute gifts of the Holy Spirit? (2:4)
- What is the role of each member of the Trinity in delivering the gospel message? (2:3-4)
Apply It
- What safeguards can you put in place this week to help you stay close to the Lord?
- What are some ways you can nurture your attention span toward God this week?
- Who can you ask this week to help you resist the temptations to drift away from Christ?
Jesus Made Like His Brothers - Hebrews 2:5-18
Understand It
- What is our God-given place on earth? (2:6-8)
- What is the relationship between Jesus Christ and the rest of the universe? (2:8)
- What is Christ’s present heavenly status? (2:9)
- What actions by Christ led to His current exalted position at the right hand of God? (2:9)
- What was unique about the death that Christ suffered? (2:9)
- What is God’s ultimate goal for us? (2:10)
- What does Christ do to qualify a person for membership in the family of God? (2:11)
- What is the relationship between Christ and those who experience the salvation He gives? (2:11-12)
- What effect did the death of Christ have on Satan and his power? (2:14)
- What effect did the death of Christ have on those who were enslaved to the fear of death? (2:15)
- In what ways is Christ like us? (2:14, 17)
- What makes Christ especially qualified to help Christians when they are being tempted? (2:18)
Apply It
- Knowing that Christ understands your temptations, how can you respond differently today to the difficulties you face?
- What Christian friend(s) can you encourage today with the message that Christ is our sympathetic high priest? How?
