Bethany Bible Study

BETTER| INHERITING PROMISES | HOPE

Hebrews 6:9-20

1. BETTER (v.9): What “better” things must follow our salvation experience? What other ‘better’ things are mentioned in Hebrews?
2. RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD (10-12): In what way is God righteous? What does God expect from believers?
3. INHERITING PROMISES & CHRISTIAN HOPE (13-20): What are the two immutable things mentioned? What do we need to inherit promises? What was the promise given to Abraham and how does it apply to us? What is the anchor for our soul? What is wonderful about Christian hope?
4. PAUSE : Why did the writer of Hebrews temporarily pause discussion about priesthood of Christ, between Hebrews 5:12-6:19?

Hebrews - Chapter 6:4-8

Apostasy & Eternal Security

FALLING AWAY & FRUIT of BELIEVERS (4-8): Who is this passage addressed to?What are some privileges that this group has received?What do we mean by apostasy? Can a born-again Christian fall away?...What do they fall away to? Is apostasy same as backsliding? Is our salvation eternally secure? What are some ‘impossible’ in the context of our faith? What is the fruit of true believers?

Hebrews 6:1-6

Foundational Principles | Apostasy

FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES(5:12, 6:1-3): What are the foundational principles of our faith? When were these principles introduced?When did the full revelation come? What should be the goal of every believer?

FALLING AWAY (4-6): Who is this passage addressed to? What are some privileges that this group has received?What do we mean by apostasy? Can a born-again Christian fall away?...What do they fall away to? Is apostasy same as backsliding? Is our salvation eternally secure? What are some ‘impossible’ in the context of our faith?

Hebrews 4:14-5:14

Throne of God |Priesthood of Jesus Christ

THRONE OF GOD (14-16):What must we hold fast to?What heavens has Jesus passed into? How is the throne of God referred in Hebrews different from the one seen in the Old Testament? How will the throne referred in Revelation be different?

HIGH PRIESTS (5:1-4): How were the high priests chosen? What was their role? Do we need high priests today?Who was the first high priest?What is the relationship between Aaron and Levi, between Aaron and Abraham?

The GREAT HIGH PRIEST (5-10): Who is the great high priest? Why did Jesus have to suffer? What was the reward for suffering? How is Jesus superior to Aaronic priesthood?

TRAGEDY OF IMMATURITY (11-14): Why aren’t some believers unable to grow and bear fruits?

Hebrews - Chapter 3:11-4:13

The Promise of REST

REST IS A CHOICE: What are some types of ‘rest’? What is the focus of superior ‘rest’ in new testament teaching? Have you chosen to enter into that rest?

ENTERING INTO REST (3:12-19): Is unbelief a sin? Why must we exhort one another? When should we respond? Until when must we remain stedfast? How are we partakers of Christ?What rest is promised to those who believe?

REST THROUGH GOSPEL (4:1-8): How does gospel lead to rest? How can we receive that rest?Why are many still restless? Is the hearing ofWord always profitable? Is Jesus resting now?

CONCLUSION (4:9-13): How do we enter into that rest? How is Word of God relevant to our rest?

Hebrews - Chapter 3:1-11

Jesus Christ is superior to Moses Hebrews 3:1-11

Our Identity & Calling (1): Who are we? What is our calling? What must we consider about Christ?What made Christ an apostle?

Jesus Versus Moses (2-6): What made Moses a remarkable man of God? How were Jesus and Moses similar? How is Jesus superior to Moses?Why does Jesus deserve more glory in the house?What must we hold fast to?

Warning from Israelites (7-11): What is the warning/lesson from Israelites? How did the Israelites provoke God?What contributes to hardened hearts?

Hebrews - Chapter 2:9-18

Superiority of Jesus Christ as the Son of Man

8 Questions

1. Who is Son of man?
2. Who is Jesus?
3. Why did Jesus become the Son of man?
4. Why were we created?
5. Did Jesus have to be made perfect?
6. How can we be the brethren of Jesus?
7. What did Jesus accomplish at the cross?
8. How does temptations faced by Jesus benefit us?

Hebrews - Chapter 2:1-8

Superiority of Jesus Christ to Angels as Son of God and Son of Man (Contd.)

PAY ATTENTION! (1-4): Why must we pay attention? What are some signs of drifting away among believers? What makes the salvation great? Is disobedience to the message delivered by angels punishable? Can we escape the gospel message? How was the message of Jesus Christ confirmed?

MAN VERSUS ANGELS (5-8): Are we inferior to angels? Is the world still in subjection to man? When does man receive his glory and honor?

Jesus as Son of Man (9-18): Why did Jesus become the son of man? Is Jesus lower than angels? How did Jesus bring many sons to glory? What do we mean by sanctification? What makes us the children of God and the brethren of Jesus? Did Jesus have to be made perfect? What did Jesus destroy at the cross? Why is Jesus our High priest? What do we learn from Jesus about temptations?

Hebrews - Chapter 1:4-14

SUPERIORITY OF LORD JESUS CHRIST

(to angels)

1. Angels - an Introduction: What does ‘angels’ mean? What are some prominent angels mentioned? How did angels interact with Jesus? Is there a hierarchy among angels? What is the relation of angels to man? What are some examples of angels in old and new testament?
2. Jesus versus Angels (4-13): Why is Jesus compared to angels? In what 7 ways is Jesus superior to angels? Are angels to be worshipped? Do angels have any supernatural powers? How many OT verses are quoted in this section, and why?
3. Angels and believers (14): Do they play any role in our lives today?

Hebrews

SUPERIORITY OF JESUS CHRIST 1:1-3

1. INTRODUCTION: Who is the author? When was it written? Who is the intended audience? What is the focus?
2. REVELATION OF GOD (1-2): How did God speak in times past and in these last days? Why is revelation through Christ superior? How does God speak to us today?
3. JESUS versus Prophets (2-3): How is Jesus is superior to the prophets?