Lesson 9 - Those Who Walked By Faith

Hebrews 11:1-19. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a real-life, flesh-and-blood example is priceless when it comes to living by faith. In chapter 11 the author reminds his readers of those who have gone before, walking with eyes of faith and hearts set on the promises of God yet to be revealed. Will they embrace their examples and hold firm in their own trials too?

Lesson 8 - The Way into God’s Presence has been Opened

Hebrews 10:1-39. Today’s lesson marks a turning point in the letter to the Hebrews. The writer compares the many offerings made by the Temple priests with the single sacrifice made by Christ on the cross and all that accomplished. He goes on to challenge them with just what it looks like to trust in Jesus — and what it would mean to reject Him.

Lesson 7 - A Better Sacrifice

Hebrews 9:5-28. The writer discusses one of the most holy days in the Jewish calendar — the Day of Atonement. His readers would have felt deep cultural and religious ties to all the beautiful and meaningful events of that day. But even that most holy day could not do what Christ had done for them. Would they finally see the differences? Would they finally be able to live in the reality instead of just the shadows?

Lesson 6 - The Perfect for the Imperfect

Hebrews 7:20—9:5. After comparing Christ’s ministry with that of the Levitical priests, the writer of Hebrews then began to compare the new covenant mediated by Christ with the old imperfect one. The old covenant based on the law was something that had governed the Jewish people’s lives for centuries and it was something they struggled to let go of. If everything they thought fixed forever had been superseded by something new — even if it was better and more sure — what were they to do?

Lesson 5 - Lessons from the Past 

Hebrews 6:13 — 7:19. Two Old Testament characters play major roles in this week’s lesson. Abraham — father of the Jewish nation — who showed faith and endurance waiting for God’s promise to be fulfilled. And Melchizedek — the somewhat mysterious King-Priest who received tithes from Abraham and blessed him. What do the readers of the letter need to learn from these men — and what difference will it make in their suffering?

Lesson 4 - Jesus Our Example

Hebrews 5:1 — 6:12. From continuing descriptions of Christ as God’s chosen High Priest, the writer highlights Christ’s obedience in the midst of His sufferings and the salvation it brought us. He urged these Hebrew believers to follow His example and yield to God's will, whether their circumstances changed or not. He encouraged them to embrace all the truths about Christ — not just the comfortable ones. And then he began to speak about those who had apparently fallen away from the belief in Christ they once professed.

Lesson 3 - Don’t Make the Mistake of Turning Away

Hebrews 3:16-4:16. The Hebrew believers were much like the Israelites after the Exodus. Set free from slavery to sin in Christ, they faltered when things got difficult and were considering a return to the way things were before He set them free. They were facing the same issue and the same danger as their ancestors: Would they trust God’s faithfulness going forward or would they turn away for the sake of temporary relief?

Lesson 2 - God Becomes One of Us

Hebrews 2:5-3:19. In this week’s lesson, the writer continues to remind his readers just Who Christ is — He is God Himself, come in the flesh to identify with His fallen creatures and set them free. And in demonstrating that He was greater than even Moses, the writer pulls no punches: If Christ is who He says He is, why are you turning away from Him?

Lesson 1 - Christ, Greater than the Angels

Hebrews 1:1—2:5. The book of Hebrews was written to a heavily persecuted group of believers who were considering returning to their Jewish roots in order to escape suffering for Christ. In this letter the unknown writer reminds them Who they have believed in why He is worthy of their trust and devotion.

Lesson 4 - When Sorrow is turned into joy

Esther 8:1—10:3. As our story concludes in great triumph for God’s people, we see how the Living God is at work even in the darkest of times and that He is able to use even the most unlikely people to accomplish His purposes.

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