Hebrews Introduction and 1–2
In this session we complete the discussion of how Jesus fulfilled the symbolism and prophecy contained in the ritual of the Day of Atonement. Following this there is a broad brush introduction to the epistle to the Hebrews…
Hebrews 3–4 Living in God’s Sabbath Rest
In the first two chapters the writer has established that Jesus is greater than angels, that He came to defeat the devil and restore the broken creation, and also that His ministry as High Priest was directed towards the recipients of the letter (children of Abraham)…
Hebrews 5–10v22 The Priestly Ministry of Jesus
We have already covered much of this section in detail in our studies in Leviticus. Chapter 4 concludes with a two sided picture of God – the One who sees and judges everything and the gracious and merciful High Priest. With this we are returned to the first of the two main themes, with a detailed demonstration of the superiority of Jesus over Aaron and the priestly sacrifices…
Hebrews 10v19–12v4 Warnings, Exhortation and Faith
The New Covenant marked a radical change. It was also the destination of all God’s purposes for Israel since the call of Abraham. In this session we begin by considering the blessings of the New Covenant, made with Israel and then shared with the world…
Hebrews 12–13 How then shall we live
Faith depends on seeing, is expressed in obedience, and does not give up. This is borne out by accumulated evidence of the witnesses from chapter 11, and the supreme example – Jesus Himself. His life and death, resurrection and enthronement proved that they had not been mistaken when they chose to act on God’s promises…