Special Studies by the Monte Vista church of Christ

Chapter 1 Summary The book of 1 John was written to encourage disciples to maintain fellowship with God and one another. Topics that are often addressed include God being the light, love for God and one another, confidence regarding our salvation, and Jesus coming the first time in the flesh. It is generally agreed upon […]

Chapter 13 Summary The final chapter of Hebrews includes several exhortations. Christians are to love one another, be hospitable, remember the ill-treated, be honorable in their marriages, and avoid loving money (Hebrews 13:1-5). Disciples are also to put their complete trust in God and remember those who have helped them grow in their faith (Hebrews […]

Chapter 12 Summary This chapter presents being a Christian like running a race. To successfully run the spiritual race before us, we must do two things. First, we must avoid being distracted and run with endurance (Hebrews 12:1). Second, we must keep our focus on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2-3). Hebrews 12:4-11 talk about the need for […]

Chapter 11 Summary This chapter is one of the most well-known in the Bible. It is a chapter that is commonly called “The Hall of Faith.” The Christians that the writer is addressing were starting to lack and waver in their faith. They were developing hearts of unbelief (Hebrews 3:12). They were in danger of […]

Chapter 10 Summary This chapter transitions from talking about the superiority of the new covenant, to talking about the superiority of Jesus’ sacrifice. One of the significant flaws of the old covenant had to do with the animal sacrifices. That sacrificial system could not fully appease the justice of God. It was merely a shadow […]

Chapter 9 Summary This chapter continues discussing the topic of the new covenant instituted by Jesus. Hebrews 9:1-10 provide details about the old covenant. The old covenant was ordained by God and was glorious while in force. While the old covenant tabernacle was earthly, it did contain “regulations of divine worship” (Hebrews 9:1). The specifics […]

Chapter 8 Summary In Hebrews 8:1-5, the writer sums up the point of the previous chapter. Jesus is a far superior High Priest than those under the old covenant.  Jesus is the High Priest of God’s people under the new covenant, and He has been exalted to the right hand of God (Hebrews 8:1). He […]

Chapter 7 Summary The chapter begins by summarizing what Genesis 14:18-20 tells us about Melchizedek (Hebrews 7:1-3). Verse 3 does not mean that Melchizedek was eternal, but instead, we have no record of his birth, death, and beginning or end of his priesthood. There are two reasons why Melchizedek was greater than Abraham (Hebrews 7:4-10). […]

A brief review of chapter 5: Beginning in Hebrews 4:14, the writer revisits the subject of the priesthood of Jesus. He wants to persuade his audience that Jesus is a more superior High Priest than Aaron. God the Father appointed Jesus to the be High Priest of His people under the new covenant (Hebrews 5:1-6). […]

A brief review of chapter 4: There is a “rest” that remains for the people of God. It is heaven. We must be diligent to enter our rest. Israel missed their rest in the land of Canaan because of disbelief. We will miss ours as well if we follow in their footsteps. The word of […]