New Testament in a Year – Hebrews 3

By Ron

October 16, 2024

Hebrews, New Testament

Jesus Greater Than Moses - Hebrews 3:1-6

How did the author of Hebrews address those reading his letter? (3:1)
What blessing is promised to those who know Christ? (3:1)
What command is given to those who want to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ? (3:1)
Who is Jesus? (3:1-2)
How is Jesus like Moses? (3:2)
In what ways are Moses and Jesus similar? (3:2, 5-6)
Why is Jesus worthy of more honor than Moses? (3:3-6)
What has Jesus done as God? (3:4)
How are the people of God or the family of God described in this passage? (3:4-6)
How do we demonstrate that we are members of God’s household? (3:6)
What qualities are necessary for us to be faithful children of God? (3:6)

What can you do over the next twenty-four hours to fix your thoughts on Jesus?
What is one concrete way you can give to Jesus the honor that He deserves today?
What Scriptural promise or biblical truth can you hold on to today to help you remain a faithful part of God’s house?

Who is identified as the author of Psalm 95:7-11? (3:7)
What warning (first issued by the psalmist) is repeated here by the author of Hebrews? (3:7-8)
How is Israel’s period of wandering in the wilderness described in this passage? (3:8)
Why was God angry with the generation of Israelites who came out of Egyptian exile? (3:9)
How did the Spirit of God describe the Israelites of the Exodus? (3:10)
What were the consequences of the Israelites’ stubborn disobedience? (3:11)
In light of the disobedience of the Israelites of the Exodus, what command was given to the Jewish Christians of the first century? (3:12)
How are those described who turn away from the living God? (3:12)
What is the connection between sin and unbelief? (3:12-13)
How might a person show that he or she has "come to share in Christ"? (3:14)
How long did the disobedient Israelites wander in the wilderness? (3:17)
What happened to the generation of Israelites who rebelled against God in the wilderness? (3:17-18)

What practical steps can you take this week to soften your heart toward God?
What routine can you set up and follow over the next month to help soften your heart toward God?
Whom can you encourage today? How?