Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20
Lesson Outline
The doctrine of the superiority of the Son (Hebrews 1:1-10:18)The thesis (Hebrews 1:1-3)His superiority to angels (Hebrews 1:4-2:18)His superiority over Moses (Hebrews 3:1-4:13)The superiority of the Son over Aaron (Hebrews 4:14-10:18)The better position (Hebrews 4:14-16)The better priest (Hebrews 5:1-8:5)The prerequisites for priesthood (Hebrews 5:1-6The perfection of the Son (Hebrews 5:7-10)The danger of degeneration (Hebrews 5:11-6:20)The problem of dullness (Hebrews 5:11-14)The possibility of apostatizing (Hebrews 6:1-8)The persuasion of better things (Hebrews 6:9-12)“beloved” (v. 9)“desire” (v. 11)“hope” (v. 11)“full assurance” (v. 11)NB. The anticipation of chapter 11The certainty of the promise (Hebrews 6:13-20)Three reasons for introducing Abraham here:1. He illustrates the endurance of hope (cf. 6:12)2. He is associated with Melchizedek3. He was assured of the certainty of the promise (6:12)The promise is guaranteed by two factorsThe oath of God (vv. 13-18)The exaltation of the Son (vv. 19-20)Conclusion and application