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FLESHING OUT YOUR FAITH
A STUDY IN HEBREWS
LISTEN UP!1:1-8, 14; 2:1-4
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What are synonyms for the word maturity?
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State – To flesh-out one’s faith is to build up,
strengthen and mature in their faith.
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The overall theme of Hebrews is the absolute
supremacy and sufficiency of Jesus Christ as revealer and as mediator of God’s
grace.
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Author – There are varying views.Paul – Paul does not identify
himself as the author which he does in his other books. The
writing style is markedly different than Paul’s style.
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Barnabus – He was a Jew of the priestly tribe of Levi (Acts 4:36) who
was a close friend of Paul’s. He traveled with Paul on his first
missionary journey. Tertullian’s DePudicition, 20 (c.200) quotes from “an epistle to the Hebrews under the
name of Barnabus.”
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Apollos – His name was first mentioned by Martin Luther. He was Alexandrian by birth, was also a Jewish Christian. Luke tells us that “he was a learned
man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures” (Acts 18:24). He was also associated with Paul in the early years of the church. (1 Cor. 1:12, 3:4-6, 22).
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Date – Must have been written before the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple in A.D. 70 because the author
does not mention the temple’s destruction. He also consistently uses
the Greek present tense when speaking of the temple. (See 5:1-3;
7:23, 27; 8:3-5; 9:6-9).
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Recipients – Jewish converts who were familiar with the Old Testament and who were being tempted to
revert to Judaism or to Judaize the Gospel.
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Theme – The absolute supremacy and
sufficiency of Jesus Christ as revealer and as
mediator of God’s grace.
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OutlinePrologue, 1:1-4
God has spoken in His Son
Part I Part II Part III
1:5-4:16 5:1-10:39 11:1-12:29
God’s King-Son grants honor to loyal “partners”
God’s Priest-Son insures access
into “true” heaven, the
throne of grace
Faith’s response continues to see
the invisible
Epilogue, 13:1-25Live in expectant Gratitude
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What is the number one threat to the success of Christian evangelism in
America?
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TOLERANCE
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In a recent Newsweek/beliefnet.com poll
the question was asked, “Can a good person who isn’t of your religious faith go to heaven or attain salvation. 79% said yes.
DISCUSSION GUIDE
1. Outline the background information of the book of Hebrews.
a. Author-1. Paul – does not identify himself as author. Different writing style.2. Barnabus – Jew of the priestly tribe of Levi. Traveled with Paul.3. Apollos – Learned man of the Scriptures. Associated with Paul.b. Date – Before 70 A.D. because the destruction of the temple is not
referenced.c. Recipients - Jewish Converts.d. Theme – The absolute supremacy and sufficiency of Jesus Christ as
revealer and mediator of God’s grace.
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2. How did God communicate to His people in the Old Testament days? (Heb. 1:1)
He spoke through the prophets
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3. How has God communicated to Christian’s since the day of the prophets? (v. 2)
He speaks through His Son, Jesus
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4. How has Christ communicated with you? (List ways)
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5. How does the author establish the supremacy of Christ in (vs. 3-4, 14)
Jesus is…a. The radiance of His glory.b. The exact representation of His nature.c. He upholds all things by the Word of His power.d. He sits at the right hand of the Father.e. He is superior to the angels.
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6. How do these verses bring you hope to pacify any doubt of the supremacy of Christ?
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7. What warning is given in (Heb. 2:1)?
To pay attention to the truth
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8. How good are you at focusing on the truth of Christ’s message regardless of life’s circumstances?
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9. What is the result of not listening or paying attention?
Drifting away from the truth
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10. We are warned not to “neglect so great a salvation” (2:3). What is
the result of such neglect?
Judgment for sin in our lives
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11. Does (vs. 3) seem to mean that one can lose their salvation if they
neglect it? Absolutely not! The writer of Hebrews is addressing Christian’s and was warning against losing the glory
and reward of having served the Lord faithfully no matter what the temptation to drift away from one’s initial
commitment.
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12. At what level is your current commitment?
Drifting away NeglectingHalf-hearted Fully-engaged
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13. What do you need to do to get back on track this week?
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Step 1 D o not neglect the reading of God’s Word
Step 2 R ead God’s Word with purposeStep 3 I nteract with other Christian’sStep 4 F ervently pray when/how?Step 5 T ell others about Christ
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