Hebrews Course

This lesson introduces the Book of Hebrews, exploring its background, authorship, audience, and purpose. Written to strengthen Jewish Christians under pressure, Hebrews proclaims the absolute superiority of Christ over prophets, angels, and the old covenant. The study lays a foundation for understanding Jesus as the ultimate High Priest and fulfillment of God’s promises.

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This lesson covers the background of Hebrews and Chapter 1:1-4, focusing on defining key terms early to avoid confusion. We establish Christ’s supremacy (Heir of all things, Radiance of God's glory, Maker of the universe). God, who spoke through prophets, now speaks through His Son in these "last days". The primary purpose is to warn believers against apostasy—the willful abandonment of faith—by resisting the urge to return to Judaism.

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This lesson surveys Hebrews 1, establishing Jesus' supremacy over angels. He is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of the divine nature. We analyze how God communicated gradually through prophets, culminating in the final revelation through the Son in the "last days". The chapter serves to counter apostasy pressures by highlighting Christ's ultimate authority.

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This lesson covers Hebrews 2, continuing the theme that Jesus is superior to angels. We encounter the first key warning: we must pay close attention to the gospel to avoid drifting away. This great salvation, announced by the Lord and confirmed by God's testimony, offers deliverance from sin and death through Christ. Neglecting it risks judgment. Remain anchored through devotion and study.

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This lesson studies Hebrews 2–3, emphasizing Jesus’ superiority as the perfect mediator and redeemer. We fix our thoughts on Christ, the Apostle and High Priest, who was perfected through suffering. Jesus is the faithful Son/Builder over God's house, surpassing Moses the servant. We are God's house only if we hold fast our confidence and exhort one another daily.

In Hebrews 3-4, we discover why fixing our thoughts on Jesus matters more than ever. This lesson explores the danger of hardened hearts, the promise of God's rest, and how we can encourage one another to remain faithful. Learn practical ways to guard your heart and support fellow believers on their spiritual journey.

Explore Christ's superior priesthood, established in the order of Melchizedek. The lesson shows how Jesus, through suffering, perfected obedience to become the source of salvation for the obedient. We are warned to move past 'milk' (elementary teaching) to 'solid food' (discernment and maturity). Learn to cultivate the discipline and practice required to distinguish good from evil and avoid the deliberate danger of apostasy. Pursue excellence in living using Biblical principals! 

In Hebrews Lesson 8, we explore Chapter 6 and the urgent call to advance from elementary teachings to spiritual maturity. We discuss the metaphor of "milk versus solid food," the serious warning against falling away, and the assurance found in God's unchangeable oath. Learn how Jesus, our High Priest, grants us direct access to the Father, removing the barriers of the old system. Press on to maturity with us today!

This lesson introduces Hebrews 7 by showing Christ as the superior High Priest, patterned after Melchizedek and greater than the Levitical order. We explore how the old covenant has been fulfilled in Christ and why New Testament giving is no longer bound by legal tithing, but shaped by faith, generosity, and cheerful purpose of heart.