Lesson Outline
Authorship of the bookFor Pauline authorshipTimothy (Heb. 13:23)Israel as a negative example (Heb. 4:11; 1 Cor. 10)The emphasis on the New Covenant (Heb. 8; 2 Cor. 3)The argument for the end of the Mosaic systemAgainst Pauline authorshipDifferent construction in mention of TimothyThe uses of Israel as illustration are differentNo mention of writer’s name (cf. 2 Thess. 3:17)Hebrews 2:3-4O. T. quotations are always from LXXThe destiny of the bookJerusalem or the land of IsraelForAgainstThe generosity of the church (Heb. 6:10; 10:32-34)Hebrews 12:4The use of the LXXHebrews 2:3ItalyHebrews 13:24Clement of Rome (AD95)Hebrews 10:32-34Time of writingBefore AD95Before AD70Probably about AD62The readersJewsThe spiritual condition of the readersAddressed to believers 3:1; 4:16; 5:12, etc.What about individuals mentioned in the warning sections?The purpose of HebrewsTo encourage believers to matureTo warn about the dangers of apostasyTo challenge believers to encourage those who were in danger of lapsingThe planThe doctrine of the superiority of the Son (Heb. 1:1-10:18)The Thesis (Heb. 1:1-3)Conclusion and application