Bethany Bible Study

Hebrews : Chapter 13

Our Worship + Our Works

1. PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIFE (1-6): What are some good christian works and qualities identified?
2. LEADERS (7, 17): Why must the leaders be remembered? Why must they be obeyed? What is the responsibility of leaders?
3. CHRISTIAN WORSHIP (8-16): What is the warning against traditions? Where is our altar? Where was Jesus crucified? How can we 'go out and bear his reproach'? How can we bring our sacrifices and worship? What must complement our worship?
4. CONCLUSION (18-25): How can we have a good conscience? What is the benediction? What is author's final appeal?

Hebrews 12:18-29

Mt Sinai Versus Mt Zion | Unshakeable Kingdom

Mt Sinai and Mt Zion (18-24): What is the significance of Mt. Sinai? Why is Mt. Zion better?

God Speaks (25): How does God speak? What is the consequence of ignoring God’s voice?

The Unshakeable Kingdom (26-28): What was shaken at Mt Sinai? What will be shaken at Mt Zion? What is believer’s inheritance? How must we serve God? Is the Kingdom of God now or in the future? What are two seemingly extreme attributes of God’s character?

REFLECTION: Have you embraced the grace of Mt. Zion? How are you serving God?

Hebrews 12: 4-17

Lord’s Discipline | 2 Priorities| Bitterness

LORD’s DISCIPLINE (4-13) Why does Lord discipline and what should be our response? How should we discipline? Why should make straight the paths?

GOD AND MAN (14): What must take priority in our relationship with God and with man? Where must we look?

WARNING & EXHORTATIONS (15-17): What causes bitterness? What is the outcome? How can we uproot bitterness? What must we flee? What did Esau give away, why was it wrong, and what was the consequence?

REFLECTION: How do you respond to chastening by God? Is there any root of bitterness in your life?

Hebrews

Chapter 12:1-4

Jesus: Author & Finisher of Faith

1. WHEREFORE (1): How does verse 1 connect with chapter 11?
2. SPIRITUAL JOURNEY (1): What metaphor is used to describe our spiritual journey? What lessons can we learn and apply to our journey?
3. RUNNING BY LOOKING (2-4): Who must we focus on? Why not focus on heroes of faith? What makes Jesus a great role model
4. REFLECTION: Who is Jesus? How does knowing more about Jesus influence our faith?

Hebrews Chapter 11:32

Faith of Judges: Jephthah

1. JEPHTHAH's BEGINNING: What was the environment during his time?
2. Who were his parents? How is Jephthah described? Why did he leave his father's house? What did he do when he was away?
3. JEPHTHAH'S RETURN & BATTLE: Why is Jephthah asked to return and what offer is given to attract him? How did Jephthah go about his battle plan? What is the secret of his victory?
4. JEPHTHAH's FOOLISH VOW: What vow did he make? Why was it foolish?
5. What was the outcome?
6. REFLECTION: What can we learn from the faith of Jephthah? (JUDGES 10-11)

Hebrews

Chapter 11:32

Faith of Judges: Barak

1. BARAK’s CALL: What environment were the Israelites facing during the time of Barak? How did Barak receive his call? What was God’s mission for Barak?
2. BARAK’s VICTORY OF FAITH: Why did Barak feel like a misfit to complete the mission? How did he respond to the mission? How was he equipped for the mission?
3. How did Barak achieve victory? What role did Debroah play in Barak’s life? What price did Barak pay for his partial obedience?
4. REFLECTION: What can we learn from the life & faith of Barak? (JUDGES 4 & 5)

Hebrews

Chapter 11:32

Faith of Judges: SAMSON

1. SAMSON’s BEGINNING: What was unique about the birth of Samson? What role did his parents play in his upbringing? What was Samson’s calling?
2. SAMSON’s VICTORIES: What was the condition around Samson’s time as a judge? What were some victories in the life of Samson? What was the secret of his strength and victory?
3. SAMSON’s DECLINE AND ENDING: Why did Samson’s life enter a state of decline? What were his failures? What qualified Samson to be a hero of faith?
4. REFLECTION: What can we learn from the faith of Samson? (JUDGES: 13-16)

Hebrews

Chapter 11:32

Faith of Judges: Gideon

1. JUDGES: Who lead Israel before Judges? How many Judges ruled Israel and what are their names? What was the condition of Israelites during that time?
2. FAITH IN ACTION: What qualified Gideon to be listed among the heroes of faith? Did Gideon have any failures? (Judges 6-8)
3. Reflection: What can we learn from the faith of Gideon?

Hebrews Chapter 11:29-30

Faith of Joshua and Rahab

1. FAITH OF JOSHUA & ISRAELITES: Who commissioned Joshua to lead Israel and what was the charge given to him? What gave Joshua the confidence to lead? What was needed for the walls to fall down? What was the significance of making seven rounds? What was the outcome of the victory?
2. FAITH OF RAHAB: Who was Rahab? What inspired her faith? How was she rewarded for her faith? How is the expression of her faith symbolic of the Passover and the Cross?
3. REFLECTION: What can we learn from the faith of Joshua and Rahab?

Hebrews Chapter 11:23-29

FAITH OF MOSES

1. FAITH AT BIRTH (23): Who exercised faith at the birth of Moses? How does faith give courage to act? Why was Moses considered a ‘proper child’?
2. FAITH AT YOUTH (24-26): Who raised Moses? What critical choice did Moses make? What was the trade-off? Was Moses better off or worse because of his choice?
3. FAITH AS AN ADULT (27-29): Why was Moses not afraid of Pharaoh? When and where did God choose Moses? What quality may have attracted God to choose Moses? How did Moses exercise faith? How does the faith of Moses change the course of Jewish history? Did Moses realize the fulfillment of promise?
4. REFLECTION: How does faith of Moses challenge us and encourage us? Can we have the faith of Moses?