The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley

If I do more quiet times to get closer to God, will there be more good works He prepares for me? Is there a connection between the Law and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? Do we need to be under a pastor to maintain our anointing?

How do I take responsibility for my past actions without wallowing in shame? Does God hurt us when He disciplines us? I'm going to be leading a small group this Fall. What is the best series on your website to start with?

How is the Christian life really lived? Do we only forgive people who ask us to? How should we understand "Depart from Me"? How do we define sin? What about a believer marrying an unbeliever? What does it mean that "death reigned from Adam until Moses"? Who are the "other sheep" in John 10:16?

Hebrews begins with Jesus and ends with everything His finished work accomplished for you. He is your eternal High Priest, the mediator of a New Covenant, and the source of eternal salvation. In this powerful series finale, Andrew Farley revisits the biggest truths of Hebrews and shows why you can stop striving, stop fearing, and finally rest in what Jesus finished once for all.

1. Read Heb. 1:3. What does it mean to you that Jesus is the "exact representation" of God? And that He "sat down" at the right hand of God?
2. Read Heb. 2:11 and react to this truth: You're sanctified, and Jesus isn't ashamed to call you family!
3. Read Heb. 3:18-19 and 4:10-11. How do these passages reveal the core sin the author is concerned about? Why is this so important for understanding the warnings in Heb. 6 and 10?
4. Read Heb. 5:9 and 7:24-25. What do these say about your salvation?
5. Read Heb. 6:18-19. What are the two unchangeable things that anchor you? How is this different from you trying to anchor yourself?
6. Read Heb. 7:12 and explain this statement: When you change the priesthood, you have to change the law.
7. Read Heb. 8:10-12 and 9:16-17. What's the new covenant? When did it go into effect?
8. Read Heb. 9:28. What should we expect when Christ returns? What does this inspire within us?
9. How do Heb. 10:10 and 10:14 clarify common misconceptions about sanctification and forgiveness for the believer?

Will there be food in heaven? Will we see God right away when we die? How do you protect yourself from wandering eyes? Is the Earth flat? Is the Ethiopian Bible better than all the others?

How can we handle "alternative lifestyle" issues in church with grace? Why are so many Old Testament believers rich? Why did God stop making people rich? Why does James say teachers will incur a stricter judgment if there's no condemnation for us in Christ?

What does "faith without works is dead" mean? Has Jesus already returned? Will there be tribulation after His return? What does it mean to take communion in "an unworthy manner"? Is that about unbelievers eating and drinking it?

How can we say "three days and three nights" when it's less than 72 hours? What year was Jesus crucified? How can Hebrews (and James) say "draw near" if we're already one with Christ? How are there saints coming down with Christ if they are just being raptured?

How should we view those who say they're saved yet keep on sinning? And what if they end up in jail or prison? Why does the Lord's Prayer say "lead us not into temptation"? Why does Jesus talk about getting a return that's a hundredfold or sixtyfold or thirtyfold? What's He talking about?

Do I have to learn every deception of the enemy to be victorious? I know God feels emotions, but what does that mean for how He treats us? How could Jesus be truly tempted if He is God? Are we forgiven by God each time we confess or all at once? What if asking for forgiveness daily just makes me feel better? Why did King Saul call upon a witch? I know someone who was kicked out of church. Is there any place for that? Did the Apostles ever do that?