For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages below please see. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. A bible study series on the permanence, sufficiency, preeminence, and superiority of jesus christ. Hebrews 10 new international version niv christs sacrifice once for all. The theme of the epistle to the hebrews, the only book of the new testament in which our lord is presented in his high priestly office, is the supreme glory of christ, the son of god and son of man. It begins like an essay, continues as a sermon and ends like a letter. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the. It begins as an essay, progresses as a sermon, and ends as a letter heb. Intro to hebrews biblica the international bible society. Whoever wrote hebrews appears not to have been an apostle of jesus. Each lesson on this study of hebrews is designed fit into the whole of the book.
Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This summary of the book of hebrews provides information about the title. Hebrews is a name for the israelites and for the descendants of abraham compare genesis 14. Through stories of old testament heroes and practices, the author of hebrews. The book of hebrews grass roots theological library. A striking feature of this presentation of the gospel is the unique manner in. Along the way, feel free to share what god is teaching you as you read his word.
The book of hebrews is a rich, dense section of scripture that can intimidate the most scholarly biblical student. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12. This study has been adapted from new testament survey, by merrill c. Study guide for hebrews by chuck smith blue letter bible. And yet the epistle cannot have received its name for the fact only that there are so. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or.
One of the best places to delve into bible study is in small discussion groups. In this 10session, versebyverse study of the book of hebrews, jen wilkin explores how god provided something better for us in the person of jesus christ heb. When we meet with other believers to study the word we are challenged to dig into it and share what we have learned with one another fulfilling the command found in hebrews 10. The book of hebrews focuses on jesus christs fulfillment of and superiority to every institution in the old testamentsabbath, sacrifices, and priesthood. He also appears to have been one to whom the apostles had confirmed the lords word. The writer of this letter does not identify himself, but he was obviously well known to the original recipients. The author is anonymous, although either paul or barnabas was traditionally. Introduction to hebrews the epistle to the hebrews is a unique book in the new testament.
God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his son. A free 12week bible study on hebrews from crossway. He is gods word, the hope for a new creation, our eternal priest, and. Verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible studies into the book of. The believers are seen as men on earth having free entrance to god and a heavenly calling by the work of christ.
The attached word document study guides are questions for the congregation, handed out the week prior to the lesson. Id like today to let us see how the bible uses the word dispensation. Key words in hebrews s ee notes on key words in inductive bible study hint. He is greater than angels, the torah, moses, the promised land, priests, melchizedek, sacrifices, and the covenant. A striking feature of this presentation of the gospel is the unique manner in which the author employs expositions of eight specific passages of the ot scriptures. This summary of the book of hebrews provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of hebrews.
And this is what we have in the crossway bible study series knowing the bible as the skilled authors and notable editors provide the contours of each book of the bible as well as the grand theological themes that bind them together as one book. Although hebrews is not written in apocalyptic language, it does employ it. Watch our overview video on the book of hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Epistle to the hebrews read the bible online bible study tools. If we do not know his word, the bible, we do not know much about christ and thus will not grow in him. The book of hebrews appeals to the greek mind as well as the jewish. This complete expositional study of the book of hebrews by dan hayden is an essential resource for every serious bible student. Verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible studies into the book of hebrews. Giants are the human descendants of the adamites and the world. The structure of the book of hebrews is a different from other new testament books. Hebrews summary the book of hebrews is a general epistle apostolic letter.
The biblical hebrews of the bible spirit based wisdom. Biblical studies from the book of hebrews bible study guide. The early church father clement quoted from the book of hebrews. Thankfully, we do not need to know who wrote the book in order to know what the book. They are intended for reflection and self study before readinglistening to the lesson. The book of hebrews compares and contrasts jesus to key historical people and events from the old testament. The book of hebrews boldly proclaims the superiority of jesus christ and christianity over other religions, including judaism. The attached powerpoint and audio were given during the teaching of these lessons. It has also been described as an intricate new testament book.
Regardless of the human hand that held the pen, the holy spirit of god is the divine author of all scripture 2 timothy 3. This 59 part expository study of hebrews was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 200305. The theme of hebrews is the supremacy and sufficiency of christ. Hebrews could be called the book of better things since the two greek words for better and superior occur 15 times in the letter. The epistle to the hebrews, or letter to the hebrews, or in the greek manuscripts, simply to the hebrews. But lisa harper makes digging into hebrews fun and doable, as only she can, without losing an ounce of depth. Now i turn to the fourth author, sir robert anderson, and quote from his book, the hebrews epistle in the light of the types. The author of hebrews is unknown but we know that god inspired him, just as he inspired the authors of the other books in the bible. Introduction to hebrews 10 isaiah gives some remarkable insights into the apocalyptic language used in the bible.
It is technical but has material accessible to a lay reader. Authorship of hebrews the early church argued over whether the book of hebrews belonged in the bible. Study of the book of hebrews let us study the book of hebrews the subtitle is an obvious reference to the hortatory study hortatory subjunctive subjunctive mood wish or desire. Epistle to the hebrews read and study the bible online. The book of hebrews is a rich, dense section of scripture that can intimidate. Hebrews uses old testament quotations interpreted in light of first century. When we meet with other believers to study the word we are challenged to dig into it and share what we have learned with one another fulfilling the command found in hebrews. Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt. Hebrews bible study book of hebrews bible study lifeway. Hebrews is commonly referred to as a letter, though it does not have the typical form of a letter. Words like better, more, great, and greater appear about fortyfive times in this book, making hebrews a book of superlatives about jesus, who is superior to all the angels, prophets, writers, systems and. The book of hebrews along with romans and galations forms a trilogy explaining the heart and essence of the believers walk of faith. Once you are at the website, youll find a host of other study tools available to help you dig into the wealth of knowledge in gods word. After all, says hebrews, god gave the world the torah a.