8 Questions
Match the following concepts with the corresponding Bible verse in Hebrews:
Faith = Hebrews 11:6 Salvation = Hebrews 2:10 Sanctification = Hebrews 10:14 Neglecting salvation = Hebrews 2:1-3
Match the following Old Testament figures with their corresponding actions in Hebrews:
Abel = Offering a more acceptable sacrifice Enoch = Pleasing God and being taken up Noah = Constructing an ark to save his family Moses = Faithfully leading the Israelites out of Egypt
Match the following concepts with the corresponding description in Hebrews:
Salvation = A process of sanctification Faith = The assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen Jesus' sacrifice = A once-for-all sacrifice Sanctification = Being set apart for God's purpose
Match the following Old Testament references with their corresponding uses in Hebrews:
Pentateuch = Illustrating the nature of God Psalms = Demonstrating the importance of faith Proverbs = Explaining the significance of Jesus' sacrifice Habakkuk = Describing the continuity between the old and new covenants
Match the following descriptions with the corresponding title given to Jesus in Hebrews:
A priest in the order of Melchizedek = Great High Priest The pioneer and perfecter of faith = Author of salvation Sympathetic and able to help believers = High Priest The one who has secured salvation for believers = Savior
Match the following warnings with the corresponding consequences in Hebrews:
Drifting away from God = Neglecting salvation Falling away from the faith = Apostasy Neglecting salvation = Falling into judgment Disobedience = Missing the grace of God
Match the following contrasts with the corresponding descriptions in Hebrews:
Old covenant vs. New covenant = Continuity and discontinuity Levitical priests vs. Jesus = Inferior sacrifice vs. superior sacrifice Faith vs. Unbelief = Assurance vs. uncertainty Sanctification vs. Apostasy = Growing in faith vs. falling away
Match the following encouragements with the corresponding results in Hebrews:
Persevering in faith = Fixing eyes on Jesus Fixing eyes on Jesus = Persevering in faith Encouraging one another = Stimulating love and good works Stimulating love and good works = Encouraging one another
Study Notes
Faith
- The book of Hebrews emphasizes the importance of faith in the Christian life (Hebrews 11:1-3, 6)
- Faith is defined as the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1)
- The author of Hebrews provides examples of Old Testament figures who demonstrated faith, including Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and Moses (Hebrews 11:4-31)
Salvation
- The book of Hebrews presents Jesus Christ as the one who has provided salvation for humanity (Hebrews 2:10, 5:9, 9:28)
- Salvation is described as a process of sanctification, where believers are set apart for God's purpose (Hebrews 2:11, 10:14)
- The author emphasizes the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus Christ, which has secured salvation for believers (Hebrews 7:27, 9:12, 10:10)
Old Testament References
- The book of Hebrews is rich in Old Testament references and allusions, demonstrating the continuity between the old and new covenants
- The author quotes from or alludes to passages from the Pentateuch, Psalms, Proverbs, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Habakkuk, among others
- These references serve to illustrate key theological concepts, such as the nature of God, the importance of faith, and the significance of Jesus' sacrifice
Jesus As High Priest
- The book of Hebrews presents Jesus Christ as the great High Priest, who has offered a superior sacrifice to that of the Levitical priests (Hebrews 4:14-16, 7:1-28, 9:11-14)
- Jesus is described as a priest in the order of Melchizedek, who is both priest and king (Hebrews 5:6, 6:20, 7:1-17)
- The author highlights Jesus' sympathy and ability to help believers in their time of need (Hebrews 2:18, 4:15-16, 5:2)
Warnings Against Apostasy
- The book of Hebrews contains several warnings against apostasy, or falling away from the faith (Hebrews 2:1-4, 3:12-14, 6:4-6, 10:26-31)
- The author emphasizes the danger of neglecting salvation and drifting away from God (Hebrews 2:1-3, 3:12-14)
- Believers are encouraged to persevere in their faith, fixing their eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of their faith (Hebrews 12:1-3, 13:7-9)
Faith
- Faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen
- The author of Hebrews provides examples of Old Testament figures who demonstrated faith, including Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and Moses
- Faith is emphasized as essential for the Christian life
Salvation
- Jesus Christ is presented as the one who has provided salvation for humanity
- Salvation is a process of sanctification, where believers are set apart for God's purpose
- The once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus Christ has secured salvation for believers
Old Testament References
- The book of Hebrews is rich in Old Testament references and allusions, demonstrating the continuity between the old and new covenants
- The author quotes from or alludes to passages from the Pentateuch, Psalms, Proverbs, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Habakkuk, among others
- These references serve to illustrate key theological concepts, such as the nature of God, the importance of faith, and the significance of Jesus' sacrifice
Jesus As High Priest
- Jesus Christ is presented as the great High Priest, who has offered a superior sacrifice to that of the Levitical priests
- Jesus is described as a priest in the order of Melchizedek, who is both priest and king
- Jesus is sympathetic and able to help believers in their time of need
Warnings Against Apostasy
- The book of Hebrews contains warnings against apostasy, or falling away from the faith
- The danger of neglecting salvation and drifting away from God is emphasized
- Believers are encouraged to persevere in their faith, fixing their eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of their faith
Explore the importance of faith in the Christian life, its definition, and examples of Old Testament figures who demonstrated faith. Learn about Jesus Christ as the provider of salvation for humanity.
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