Hebrews - At A Glance

Theme: The book of Hebrews presents the sufficiency and superiority of Christ. He is greater than anyone or anything.

Hebrews 1
At a Glance (14 V)
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1-14_God spoke long ago through His prophets but in these last days He has spoken through His Son, through Whom He made the world. His Son, Who is the exact representation of Himself, sits at His right hand. His place in heaven is much higher than the angels who are ministering spirits serving those who will inherit salvation.

Hebrews 2
At a Glance (18 V)
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1-8_If God punished those who ignored the message sent through angels, how much more He will punish us for ignoring His message given through Jesus Christ.

__9-18_He was for a time made lower than the angels that He might taste death for everyone. Therefore He is the perfect author of our salvation and above every angel. He was made like us in all things so that He can be our merciful and faithful high priest. Because He was tempted He is able to come to our aid.

Hebrews 3
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1-19_As our high priest, Jesus is faithful to His Father's appointment. Today is the time to respond to His ministry in our behalf. If we ignore this offer, tomorrow might be too late to enter into His rest. Disobedience is really unbelief and we cannot please Him if we do not believe what He says.

Hebrews 4
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1-6_Jesus has promised us rest from our sin. We should not take this offer of mercy lightly. Disobedience prevents us from experiencing the rest He offers. Disobedience is displayed when we do not appreciate His Sabbath or some of the other provision He has made for our good.

__7-16_Today is the appointed day to hear His voice and obey. Entering God's rest requires diligence. God's word is living and active, able to judge our thoughts and intentions. All things are open to His sight. As our high priest He is able to understand our weakness. Let us draw near to Him with confidence in His mercy and grace.

Hebrews 5
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1-14_The high priests appointed from among men from the tribe of Levi are sympathetic to sinners because they also sin and need sacrifices. God appointed Jesus after the order of Melchizedek. He has suffered and has become the source of our salvation. This may be difficult to understand unless you study it carefully.

Hebrews 6
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1-8_Leave behind the elementary teaching and look for that which requires maturity. To have been enlightened, and to have tasted heaven's gifts, and then apostatize, makes it impossible to be renew to repentance. A garden spot meant to grow useful produce, which only produces thorns, will be burn off.

__9-20_But we are sure of better things for you as you realize the full assurance of your hope in Jesus. This will cause your experience to remain vibrant with faith and patience. You may trust in God for He has promised you salvation and He always keeps His word.

Hebrews 7
At a Glance (28 V)
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1-21_Melchizedek, whom Abraham paid tithe to, was without genealogy. His name meant king of righteousness. He is a symbol of Jesus' perpetual priesthood. He did not come from Levi. His priesthood is not of man but of God. In this sense we can more easily see the setting aside of the ceremonial law. We have a better high priest.

__22-28_Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant. He abides forever and holds His priesthood permanently. He always lives to make intercession. He does not need sacrifice for himself because He is without sin.

Hebrews 8
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1-13_We have a better high priest Who is seated at the right hand of God. He ministers in a better tabernacle that has been pitched by God, and not man. His ministry is better and the covenant is better. It is God's goal to put His law in our minds and hearts. He will be merciful to our iniquities and remember our sins no more.

Hebrews 9
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1-21_As our high priest, Jesus has entered the heavenly sanctuary offering His own blood as an atonement for us. He offers a better covenant for us than the one requiring the blood of animals. That covenant was only a shadow of the better covenant He now offers.

__22-28_Both covenants require the shedding of blood for forgiveness. In this better covenant Jesus shed his blood once and made it possible for anyone to have salvation by trusting in Him.

Hebrews 10
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1-18_The old ceremonial law could not make a person perfect. It was impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. We are sanctified by Jesus' sacrifice in our behalf. This sacrifice has made it possible for Him to write His law in our hearts and minds. And then, He says, that He will no longer remember our sins.

__19-25_With such a wonderful and better plan for dealing with sin we should draw near to Him having sincere hearts full of assurance and faith in what He has said He will do for us. We should get together on a regular basis to encourage each other with this hope.

__26-31_However, if we continue in sin after understanding this great truth, there is no other way for God to save us from sin. The only other option for us will be the terrifying prospect of judgment.

__32-39_When you responded to this truth it was not without personal cost. Some of you were publicly derided. Some lost property and status. Yet you were happy to exchange these things for lasting heavenly possessions. Do not now throw this away. Endurance with faith is required if our souls are to be preserved.

Hebrews 11
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1-6_Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction things not seen. By faith men of the Old Testament gained God's approval. Abel's faith in God caused him to obey God's requirements. It was the same with Enoch who was taken to heaven. Without faith it is impossible to please God.

__7-16_Noah, Abraham and Sarah are examples of those who died while still looking for what had not yet been received. Because of their faith God was not ashamed to be called their God.

__17-31_Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph and Moses are all examples of men who learned to put their faith in God and not in the world. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down. It took seven days. Even Rahab had faith in something better than she had before she met the spies.

__32-40_God's people have been stoned, sawn in two, and killed with the sword, destitute and ill treated, wandering in deserts, mountains and caves. They were approved by God through their faith and yet did not receive what they had been promised because God had something better in store for them when they would be raise to a new life.

Hebrews 12
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1-4_Since there are so many examples of those who believed God's promises, let us join them by laying aside whatever would slow us down and fix our eyes on Jesus. When you think you have it hard remember what Jesus suffered for you. You have not yet resisted sin to the point of shedding blood.

__5-17_When the LORD disciplines you take it as from a father's hand. It is for your own good. He loves you. Pursue peace and sanctification. Do not come short of God's grace by being immoral and godless. Esau did not care about his birthright until the time came when it was no longer available. Do not make his mistake.

__18-29_Since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude by offering to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.

Hebrews 13
At a Glance (25 V)
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1-6_Love each other and show hospitality to strangers. You might even entertain angels without knowing it. Remember those oppressed for their belief in God. Marriage is to be held in honor and immorality shunned at all cost. Do not rely on money, for God always provides.

__7-17_Hold in high esteem those who taught you truth. You are to represent Jesus who is the same in all cases at all times. Varied and strange teachings do not represent Him. The grace of Jesus Christ is key to everything we teach. What we have now does not compare to what we hope for in Jesus. Do what is right. Obey your leaders.

__18-25_Pray for us. God's eternal saving peace will equip you for His own purpose and your happiness.

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