Hebrews Bethel URC Study 1-24

Women’s Bible Study Bethel URC 2016-2017: Hebrews
Lesson 1: Hebrews Introduction
Before you begin each day:

a. Pray asking God to speak to you through His Resident Teacher.
b. Use your Bible only unless otherwise noted.
c. Write your answers & verses you’ve used.
d. “Challenge” questions if you have time & desire.
e. “Personal” questions are to share if you wish.
Day One
1. Challenge: In the fall season, Sukkot, or Booths celebration reminds the Jewish
people of the desert wanderings following the Israelites escape from Egypt. Many
today observe this week-long remembrance in celebration of God’s presence in their
history. Our history supplies our identity. What history do you identify in God’s care
for you? (Share a meaningful Scripture?)
2. What does the LORD do for us? Psalm 32:8
3. Why was Hebrews written? Hebrews 13:8,22
4. He wants the people to do what? Hebrews 10:22-25 and 12:1-2
Day Two
1. What type of literature is this book? Hebrews 13:22-25
2. Even though the author of Hebrews is unknown, what do we know about him and
his faith from Hebrews 2:3-4?
3. What does the author desire? Hebrews 13:18-19
4. With whom had he been? Hebrews 13:23
5. Where? Hebrews 13:24
6. What was the author’s purpose? Hebrews 13:22
7. What does he want his readers to think about? Hebrews 6:1
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Day Three
1. True salvation is described in Hebrews 12:1-2. How is Jesus described?
2. How is Jesus described in Col. 1:16-17
3. Personal: In times of difficulty, we need to know and be strengthened by the fact

found in Hebrews 4:14. What “truth” or “fact” is found there? Have you experienced
this during the last few months?
4. All that we need God has provided. For that reason we can:
a. Heb. 3:6
b. Heb. 3:14
c. Heb. 6:18
Day Four
1. The author is writing to Jewish believers under siege and in a sense, in another
desert wilderness. Find a verse in Psalm 69 to write regarding a cry for help in
desperate times.
2. Where are we to fix our eyes? Heb.12:2
3. Through what can we be exhorted? Heb. 13:22
4. Describe the highest view of the Messiah (only found here). Heb. 1:3
5. Challenge: How many times does the word “better” occur in Hebrews?
Day Five
1. This book compels us to action. We need to what? Heb. 2:1

2. Sin is described as what? Heb. 3:13
3. What is our action? Heb. 4:16 Here we find the strength to resolve/overcome life’s
relentless pressures!
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Lesson 2: Hebrews Overview

Day One
1. Describe the recipients of this letter by using a phrase from the following verses:
a. Heb. 3:1
b. Heb. 2:1
c. Heb. 4:1
d. Heb. 4:2
e. Heb. 5:11-13
f. Heb. 6:9-10
g. Heb. 10:32-33
2. Write out the following key verses for this book: Heb. 3:1; Heb. 4:14-16; Heb.
7:24,25; Heb. 8:1 (You might need a separate sheet of paper)
Day Two
Hebrews is a book of encouragement! List the exhortation phrases found in the

following verses:
a. Heb. 4:11
b. Heb. 4:16
c. Heb. 6:1
d. Heb. 10:22
e. Heb. 10:23
f. Heb. 10:24
g. Heb. 12:1
h. Heb. 12:28
i. Heb. 13:15
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Day Three/Four
The following verses show us the author’s further warnings (exhortations) to his
brethren:
a. Heb. 2:1
b. Heb. 3:1
c. Heb. 3:8
d. Heb. 3:13
e. Heb. 4:1
f. Heb. 4:14
g. Heb. 5:11
h. Heb. 10:26
i. Heb. 13:9
Challenge: Considering what verses we have looked at thus far, what is your initial
impression about this book from our God?
Day Five
Personal:
1. What verse spoke to you this week?
2. What action could be taken because of it?
3. Choose a verse from Hebrews to memorize and pray back to our Lord as you
worship Him this week.
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Lesson 3: Hebrews Personal Preparation

Day One
1. As we practically position ourselves, what do we need to recognize regarding sin in

the flesh?
a. Rom. 7:21
b. 1 John 1:8
c. 1 Cor. 11:28
d. 1 Peter 3:7
e. 1 Cor. 11:28
2. What can we do with our heart?

a. Psalm 57:7
b. Psalm 37:4
Day Two
1. What can we do with our mind?

a. Psalm 119:11
b. Romans 12:1-2
c. John 14:26
2. What do these verses say regarding our time with our God?
a. 1 Peter 4:7
b. 1 Thess. 5:17
3. What are we to practice?
a. 1 Peter 2:11
b. Rom. 13:14
c. Matt. 5:29
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Day Three
1. Where do we receive understanding?

a. Prov. 9:10
b. Deut. 32:39
c. Psalm 107:20
d. Psalm 147:3
2. How is God working to encourage us in the following verses?

a. 1 Cor. 10:13
b. Heb. 12:7-8
c. Heb. 12:10
Day Four
1. Describe those who need encouragement. Heb. 12:12-13
2. Challenge: There are Christian counselors to help others. Why do I need to? (Use
Scripture to back-up your answer.)
Day Five
1. Read Matt. 13:1-23. Describe each type of soil.
2. Personal: Describe yourself…(Mark 4:18-19). We WILL be in conflict when we

study Hebrews. What things choke out the study of God’s Word? The whole of
Hebrews 13 is a “Watch Out!” chapter. Choose a verse to hold to your heart.
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Lesson 4: Hebrews 1

Day One
1. To know the person and work of Jesus Christ is to demonstrate His power in
consistent Christian living. Write out Phil. 4:13 and explain the context.
2. Describe Jesus Christ’s position in the following verses:

a. 1 Cor. 15:28
b. Eph. 1:22-23
3. The secret of spiritual growth is reading, studying and applying God’s Word. We
want to experience the fullness of Christ (glory & power).
a. Write Eph. 1:17-18.
b. Write Heb. 13:21
Day Two
1. How did God communicate with believers previously? Heb. 1:1

a. With whom? Ex. 3:1-6
b. 1 Kings 19:9-13
c. Isaiah 6:1-9
2. Can a sinful human being look upon the face of God and live? Ex. 33:18-20
3. How did God arrange for Moses to see him and live? Ex. 33:21-23
4. Read Heb. 1:1-3. According to this when was the change of communication?
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5. How does He speak to us NOW?

Day Three
1. When Jesus came, it is often referred to as the “last days”. What do these
references say regarding this time?
a. Gal. 4:4-5
b. Eph. 1:9-10
2. Personal: Jesus knew OT and knew what was coming for Him to experience as
He was to live on earth in obedience to His Father. What is YOUR response to
this?
3. How is the Son described in Heb. 1:2b?
4. What do the following verse say regarding Christ’s ‘possession of’ and ‘authority
over’ all things?
a. Matt. 28:18
b. Phil. 2:9-11
Day Four
1. What assertion does Paul make regarding OUR POSITION if we are God’s
children through faith in Jesus Christ? Rom. 8:13-17
2. How do we see confirmation of the universe being made ‘through’ His Son?
a. 1 Cor. 8:6
b. Col. 1:13-16
3. Heb. 1:3 says that Jesus is the “exact representation of God’s being.” How does
John 14:9-11 describe God?
4. Read Heb. 12:25 and write the encouragement/warning that you find.
Day Five
1. Challenge: Heb. 1:3 also says that Jesus is “sustaining all things”. Use helps to
define sustain/upholding here.
2. How does Col. 1:17 express this?
3. How does Jesus sustain all things?
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Lesson 5: Hebrews 1

Day One
1. Jesus’ word is active and has force. Write out these examples:
a. Matt. 8:16
b. Luke 4:38-39
c. Mark 4:37-41
2. Heb. 1:3b describes the Son’s accomplishment regarding sin. What is it?
3. How does Isaiah 64:6 describe our sinful nature?
Day Two
1. What did Jesus do following His purification? Heb. 1:3b
2. Challenge: Who put Jesus in the place of highest honor?

a. Phil. 2:9
b. Eph. 1:18-20
3. What is Jesus doing here? Rom. 8:34
4. Personal:
a. What does this mean to you?
b. What we learn about the Son will strengthen our faith and enable us to
persevere…to continue…to hold fast…and to run with endurance the race set
before us. What will we learn to cause us to pursue holiness?
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Day Three
1. Read Hebrews 1. With whom is the Son contrasted in this chapter?
2. What do these contrasts teach you about the Son?
3. What do you learn about Jesus’ relationship to God the Father?
4. What do you learn about Jesus’ relationship to the world, the heavens, and the
earth?
5. The NAS translates vs. 2 as God “has spoken to us in his Son.” “IN” is the only
correct translation for this preposition. Can you see any possible difference in using
“IN” rather than “BY”?
Day Four
1. Challenge: Look up radiance (NASB)/brightness (KJV) in a lexical aid or
dictionary. (Enter 541 in the LexiConc box at blueletterbible.org)
2. Last lesson’s Day Four question 3 talked about exact representation

(NASB)/express image (KJV). Look up the definition in your helps 5481.
3. Continue with had made purification (NASB)/had purged (KJV) 2512—and

check the verb tense.
4. What have you learned from these words to explain Heb. 1:3?
Day Five
1. What is “begotten” in these verses?
a. Heb. 1:5-6
b. Psalm 2:7
2. Personal: Write what Jesus has done for YOU personally?
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Lesson 6: Hebrews 1

Day One/Two
Fill in the following chart showing JESUS on the left and ANGELS on the right. List what
you learn regarding Jesus from Heb. 1:4-14 (list verse). Opposite each point, record
how that point contrasts with what you learn about Angels (list verse).
JESUS ANGELS
Day Three
Why does the author begin his letter of exhortation with a contrast between Jesus and
angels? Why the need to prove Jesus is better than angels? Remembering that the
recipients of the Epistle were Jews brings understanding. When Hebrews was written
(prior to the fall of Jerusalem in 70 AD—because Temple was still standing Heb. 10:11;
13:10-11) the Jews held angels in high regard for two reasons:
1. Their position in OT (mediators between God and man—Heb. 2:1-2)
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2. Their veneration and exaltation in Talmud and other rabbinical writings

and teachings went far beyond what Scripture taught.
Day Four
What do these references say regarding angels?
1. Col. 1:16
2. Job 38:6-7
3. 2 Peter 2:4
4. Jude 6
5. Mark 12:25 (context?)
6. Psalm 103:19-21
Day Five
1. Write a phrase regarding angels in these verses:
a. Heb 13:2
b. Matt. 4:11
c. Matt. 13:41-42
2. Describe how the angel of the Lord is influential in the following passages:
a. Gen. 16:7-14
b. Gen. 22:10-17
c. Luke 1:8-13
d. Acts 8:32
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Lesson 7: Hebrews Introduction and Chapter 1 Review

Day One
1. To whom is the author of Hebrews writing? Describe them with verses from
anywhere in Hebrews (Hint: see Lesson 2)
2. What is the author’s purpose in writing? Back it up with verses.
3. Find two exhortations and write them out with their address.
Day Two
1. Find two warnings and write them out with their address.
2. We counted the number of times the Hebrew author uses the word “better” to
show us contrasts and comparisons. Write three “betters” with their address.
Day Three
Hebrews has the three-fold messianic office of Jesus. List the verses that explain Jesus
as a:
1. PROPHET (God spoke through Him)
2. PRIEST (Made purification for sins)
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3. KING (Rules—sat down on right hand of throne of Majesty on High)
Day Four
Write 8 facts about Jesus that you learned in Hebrews 1:1-3
1. _
2. _
3. _
4. _
5. _
6. _
7. _
8. _
Day Five
Write 5 things you’ve learned regarding angels (use previous lessons for OT references
if you want as well as Hebrews 1)
1. _
2. _
3. _
4. _
5. _
Personal: Write your impression of Hebrews. Pick a verse that is important to you.
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Lesson 8: Hebrews 2

Day One
1. Challenge: Read Hebrews 1 and 2. What connection do you see between these two
chapters?
2. Read (Consider) Hebrews 2. Write down the main truths the author is trying to
convey.
Day Two
1. Compare Hebrews 2:2 with Acts 7:38, 51-53.
2. Compare it to Galatians 3:19.
3. Compare it to Deuteronomy 33:2. What do you learn regarding the angels

relationship to the Law?
Day Three
When one stepped over the line in transgression of the Law, when one disobeded,
there was to be just judgment. God had spoken, the Law was clear, so were the
judgments for those who broke the Law. Look up the following Scriptures that illustrate
this fact:
1. Leviticus 20:7-16
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Day Four
1. In the light of the above passages, read Hebrews 10:28-29. How does it relate to
Hebrews 2:2?
2. Look up the following words in blueletterbible.org, a reference book, study helps or

footnotes.
a. Hebrews 2:1 pay attention (G4337)
b. Hebrews 2:1 drift away (G3901)
c. Hebrews 2:3 ignore (G272)
Day Five
1. Read Hebrews 2:2-4. What could be the purpose of the signs, wonders, miracles,
gifts of the Holy Spirit as you see it from the following verses:
a. Romans 15:18-19
b. II Corinthians 12:11-12
2. What is the Hebrews author warning about? Who is he warning? Why?
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Lesson 9: Hebrews 2

Day One
1. Look up exhort (G3870) in blueletterbible.org, study helps, footnotes, or
dictionary. Write a definition. (The Greek work is parakaleō and is found in Hebrews
3:13, 10:25, 13:19 and 13:22)
2. Read Hebrews 2:5 and look up subject (G5293).
3. Now look up world (G3625).
4. Read Hebrews 2:6 and look up mindful (G3403).
Day Two and Three

1. Hebrews 2:6-8 is a quotation from Psalm 8 of the Septuagint (which is the Koine
Greek translation of the Hebrew Old Testament.) Challenge: Read vs. 9-10. What
is the greatest proof of God’s love and regard for mankind? Any verses come to
mind?
2. When God created man in His image, what was God’s intention for man in
relationship to creation? See Genesis 1:26-28.
3. Read Genesis 3:1-8. Due to the Fall, mankind has been incapable of fulfilling that
divinely ordained position. What did Adam and Eve do?
4. Who enticed Eve to do it?

Day Four
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1. When we studied angels, we read Revelation 12:9. Who is the Serpent?

2. How did the devil get in this state? Was he always evil? Read Ezekiel 28:12-19 and
Isaiah 14:12-15. (Note: a cherub is one of the angelic host)
3. What happened as a result of Adam and Eve’s sin? Look up the following Scriptures:
a. Romans 5:12
b. Genesis 3:16-19
c. John 8:34
d. Ephesians 2:1-3
Day Five
1. According to Romans 6:23, what is the wages of sin?
2. Therefore, according to Hebrews 2:9, 14 what was Jesus made?
3. And why was he made this? Hebrews 2:9, 14, 17
4. Why did Jesus do this? Hebrews 2:11-14
5. Personal: What does this mean to you?
6. What is your present position as children of God, redeemed by Christ from death’s
power? Ephesians 1:22-23 and Ephesians 2:4-7.
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Lesson 10: Hebrews 2

Day One
1. Remembering Hebrews 2:11-14 why do we need not fear? Write the essence of
Ephesians 1:20-23.
2. Read Hebrews 2:14, 17-18 and see how the following Scriptures relate to these
verses to show Jesus being human, being able to be our High Priest:
a. Luke 1:26-35
b. Luke 2:4-12 and Matthew 13:55-56
c. Luke 2:41-52
d. John 1:10-11
Day Two
1. How does Matthew 4:1-11 relate to Hebrews 2:14, 17-18?
2. Isaiah 53:2-3 shows what in regards to His humanness?
3. What does Mark 3:21-22 say in light of this?
4. John 7:2-7 tells us what about Jesus’ family?
5. What do Luke 22:39-44 and Matthew 26:36-44 tell us about Jesus? (Note how many
times Jesus prayed the same prayer.)
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Day Three
1. The greatest passage on the Incarnation and Exaltation of Jesus is found in
Philippians 2:5-11. How does Philippians 2:6 parallel with Hebrews 1:3?
2. Challenge: Find four more parallels between Philippians 2:5-11 and Hebrews 2.
Day Four
Jesus’ substitutionary death (Hebrews 2:9) was in order to make propitiation
(satisfaction) for the sins of the people (Hebrews 2:17) HOW did He taste death and
WHY did He do this for mankind?
1. John 1:29 and I Corinthians 5:7b
2. I Peter 1:18-19
3. Romans 6:23 and Galatians 3:13
4. II Corinthians 5:21
Day Five
1. Psalm 22 is quoted in Hebrews 2:12. Personal: What descriptive phrases of agony
or anguish can you identify with even though you have not hung on a cross (yet)?
2. Where is the praise that comes from perfect obedience found in this Psalm?
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Lesson 11: Hebrews 2-3

Day One
Hebrews 2:15 states we are delivered from the fear of death! What do these following
Scriptures say regarding those who are truly of Christ’s household, members of His
body, sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus our LORD?
1. Romans 8:1, 11, 38-39
2. Galatians 2:20
3. Romans 6:4-5, 8-10
4. II Corinthians 5:1-8
5. John 11:25-26 (do you?)
Day Two
1. Read Hebrews 3. You notice it begins with “Therefore”. What is it there for?
2. Who are the people listed in Hebrews 3?
3. What are the comparisons and contrasts of Moses and Jesus in Hebrews 3?
MOSES JESUS
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Day Three
1. The people held Moses in very high esteem. Read Acts 7:1-53 and list the major
points of Moses’ life. Also note how the people responded to Moses and the
prophets.
2. How did the Jews in Stephen’s day respond to the Holy Spirit? (vs. 51)
3. Challenge: What is the flow of thought from Hebrews 2 to Hebrews 3? What

connection do you see between the two chapters? Are there any implications of
these truths in your life?
Day Four
1. Hebrews 3 quotes Psalm 95. What are the two geographical places mentioned in
Psalm 95?
2. Why was God provoked with the people?
3. How did these circumstances affect God?
4. What was God’s response to His people?
Day Five
1. Read Exodus 17:1-7. Write briefly what happened.
2. Read Numbers 20:1-13 and note what happened.
3. Personal: What time in your life were you willing to doubt God and “return to
Egypt” or your old ways?
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Day One
1. Hebrews 3 has the word “house” numerous times. Write the verses and what they
tell you about the “house” specifically.
2. Can you see any parallels between Hebrews 3:6 and 3:14? The “if” in these verses is
a third class condition, meaning that it remains to be seen.
Day Two
1. Is the author of Hebrews referring to the church building or something else?
a. Ephesians 2:11-22
b. I Peter 2:45, 4:17
c. Romans 16:5 & Colossians 4:15
d. Hebrews 10:21
2. Read Hebrews 3;14 and see what it means to be a partaker of Christ from the
following:
a. John 6:48-51
b. John 14:16-20, 23-24
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c. Romans 8:9-11
d. Colossians 1:24-27
e. Ephesians 5:25-32
Day Three
1. Challenge: How does I John 2:19, John 8:31 & Matthew 10:22 compare with
Hebrews 3:6 & 14?
2. Review Hebrews 2:17-3:14 & sneak a peek at Hebrews 4:14-16. How do we

“remain” or “hold fast” practically? (Any Scripture come to mind to help?)
Day Four
1. What is the exhortation in Hebrews 3:13?
2. How can we avoid being “hardened” by sin’s “deceitfulness”? Ephesians 4:22-24
3. Read John 10:27-29. Who enables us to hold firmly till the end?
Day Five
1. Look up perseverance (4343) and give a definition.
2. Personal: How have you realized you’ve been growing in patience (3114) (5278)
(5281) and perseverance since we’ve begun studying Hebrews?
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Day One
1. Personal: Where have you grown in obedience to God’s Word so far this study?
Review the Deadly D’s.
2. Read Hebrews 3:16-19. God was provoked with whom? For how long? Why?
3. Where were they coming out of? Where were they going?
a. Exodus 3:1-8, 16-17
b. Deuteronomy 6:23
Day Two
1. Read Numbers 13-14 describing the Israelites and list their actions of disobedience.
2. What descriptions of disobedience do you see in I Corinthians 10:1-13?
Day Three
1. Look up the word rest (2663) as used in Hebrews 3:11,18.
2. What does our culture mean by “rest” from something?
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Day Four
Read the following Word and answer these questions. What did God rest from? What
was completed? Why did He rest?
1. Genesis 2:1-3
2. Exodus 20:8-11
3. Exodus 31:12-17: What is a sign? Who is the sign between?
Day Five
Personal: We can live out our walk with the Lord practically by resting in the promises
of God, rather than straining to please Him by our own efforts. See the following:
1. Colossians 2:6-7
2. II Corinthians 5:7
3. Matthew 11:28-30
Challenge:
1. What may keep us from entering this rest?
2. What would be consequences of not entering this rest?
3. When I enter this rest, what do I do? Ephesians 2:10
4. How does the rest compare with God’s rest? For example, did God rest because
He was worn out or exhausted? Do we rest because we are worn out or
exhausted?
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Day One
1. Personal: Write a sentence or a phrase that is important to you in remembering
Chapters 1-3 of Hebrews.
a. Chapter 1
b. Chapter 2
c. Chapter 3
2. Why did the Israelites not enter the Promised Land? Hebrews 3:16-19
Day Two
1. Hebrews 4:1-2: What is the promise of His rest still available to us?
2. Have all believed even today? Hebrews 4:6 Is there opportunity yet? Hebrews 4:7,
3:7; Psalm 95:7
3. Write out Romans 10:21:
4. Hebrews 4:9 rest sabbatismos, meaning a repose of Christianity, a perpetual rest

of fellowship with the Father beginning now (used only here in the Bible). Think of
Hebrews 4:4 and 4:10 and describe what our rest is in Christ.
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Day Three
1. Read Hebrews 4:11-13; Luke 10:27—What accountability do we have if we hear
the Word of God?
2. Describe God’s tool of judgment and execution for those who have not
committed themselves to Jesus Christ.
3. How does God judge? I Samuel 16:7
Day Four
1. Challenge: Write a verse or two from His Word stating our practical walk as we rest
in God’s promises. (See Lesson 13, Day Five)
2. God knows about the obstacles of life. Hebrews 4:14-16 describes Whom? What
emotion is seen?
Day Five
1. Personal: What verse(s) in NT tell you that you are able to handle temptations/life?
2. Hebrews 4:16. What can God enable us to do?
3. Review your definition of perseverance from Lesson 12. Why is perseverance so

important?
4. Find a verse in Hebrews 3 regarding encouraging each other.
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Day One
1. Each new year begins with the Jewish people gathering by a river, stream or shore
to symbolically cast their sins into the water. This cleansing ceremony is known as
tashlikh (hurl). Write Micah 7:19.
2. Read Hebrews 4:14-16. Describe “a great high priest”.
3. How is that different from other “high priests”?
Day Two
1. How are we to appear before the throne of grace?
2. Luke 18:10-13 tells of two men coming to pray. How are they similar?
3. How are they different?
4. Whose prerogative is it to elevate a person? Write Ezekiel 21:26.
Day Three
1. Augustine taught God only gives where he finds empty hands. A person with his
hands full cannot receive a gift. Rightewousness, the key that opens the door to
fellowship with God cannot be received just by rigorous attention to keeping the
Law. How do we need to come to our High Priest?
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2. What is dispensed to believers for all the issues of life at the throne of God?
a. II Corinthians 4:15
b. II Corinthians 9:8
c. II Corinthians 12:9
d. Ephesians 1:7
e. Ephesians 2:7
Day Four
Challenge: Jesus was subject to temptation and experienced it and became fully
capable of understanding and sympathizing with His human brethren (Hebrews 4:15).
He felt the full force of temptation. We often yield before we feel it’s full force. Jesus
resisted even when the greatest enticement for yielding had become evident (Luke 4:1-
13). Explain.
Day Five
1. Read II Samuel 24:1 and I Chronicles 21:1.
a. Identify the temptation before David.
b. What does II Samuel 24:10 and I Chronicles 21:8 say David did?
c. Are there consequences of sinful behavior?
2. Personal: Write Luke 22:31 with your name instead of Peter’s.
3. Write I Corinthians 10:13 with your name following the “you” each time. What do
you see?
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Day One
How do we practically position ourselves with the Holy Spirit’s power, to recognize the
presence of sin in our flesh?
1. Romans 7:21
2. I John 1:8
3. I Cor. 11:28
4. I Peter 3:7
Day Two
1. How do we practically position ourselves with the power of the Holy Spirit to
have a heart fixed on God?
a. Psalm 57:7
b. Psalm 37:4
2. How can we practically position ourselves with the Holy Spirit’s power, to
study/meditate on God’s Word?
a. Psalm 119:11
b. Romans 12:1-2
c. John 14:26
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Day Three
How do we practically position ourselves with the Holy Spirit’s power, to commune
regularly with God in prayer?
1. I Peter 4:7
2. Luke 21:36
3. I Thess. 5:17
4. Matt. 26:41
Day Four
1. How can we practically position ourselves with the Holy Spirit’s power, to practice
obedience to God?
a. I Peter 2:11
b. Romans 13:14
c. Matt. 5:29
2. Read Hebrews 5:1-10. Describe at least four things about a high priest.
Day Five
Challenge: Find two verses saying Jesus offered up prayers with loud cries and tears
(other than Hebrews 5:7)
The Jewish rabbis spoke of three types of praying: silently communing with God, crying
out to God, and weeping before him.
Personal: Recall times that you have done each of these three and acknowledge the
result.
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Day One
1. When a boy reaches 13 in the Jewish community, he is considered a man. From the
young man’s standpoint, he now considers himself responsible to keep the full
requirements of the Law. The certificate he receives says, “We will hearken and we
will do!” Write Exodus 19:8
List three ways you help your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers, etc.
to grow in the ways of God.
2. Read Heb. 5:7-14. What has happened to the believers here?
3. Heb. 6:12 has a similar descriptive word _______________________

4. What is the result of this condition? John 16:12
Day Two
1. Read Romans 1:18-20 and state God’s natural or general revelation.
2. Write what happens when we reject this revelation. Romans 1:21-32
3. The Hebrews also had received special revelation consisting of what?

a. Romans 9:4
b. Romans 9:5
c. Romans 2:3-4
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Day Three
1. What are these believers to be doing?
a. Col. 3:16
b. I Peter 3:15
c. Deut. 6:7
d. II Timothy 3:15
2. Read Hebrews 5:12-13. Knowledge without obedience does not advance a person.
Challenge: What is the word of righteousness? Rom. 3:21-22; Phil. 3:9
Day Four
1. Look up “mature” (5046) in blueletterbible.com or dictionary.
2. Read Hebrews 5:14 with the phrase “believers in Christ” instead of “mature”.
Read Col. 1:28
3. What kind of “exercise” is Paul referring to in I Tim. 4:7-8?
Day Five
1. What is your protective piece of armor to help you? (Eph. 6)
2. What “exercises” are you doing to grow in this year?
3. What Scripture has been meaningful to you this year?
4. Personal: During this past school year, you have chosen to be obedient in some
way. God has grown you in His grace through that obedience. Write that situation
and praise Him for His continued longsuffering and mercy.
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Day One
1. Read Heb. 5:11-14. It’s about 30 years after Pentecost and these Christians were
described as what?
2. What does Col. 1:10 suggest we wholeheartedly give our attention to as we increase
in the knowledge of God?
3. What happens if we do not plan to move forward in any situation?
4. As we choose to grow, what can we discern? II Cor. 11:14
Day Two
1. Peter urges us to what? II Peter 3:18
2. Eph. 4:11-15 suggests what?
Personal: How are you determining to mature in your faith and grow in your
knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ?
Day Three
1. Read Heb. 6:1-3. About 30 years have past since Pentecost and the author is urging
them to do what in 6:1a?
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2. What are the first two elementary teachings that should not have to be taught
again? 6:1b
3. What teaching does Acts 20:21 mention regarding Paul’s ministry?
4. List other areas that should not have to be repeated in instructing them. Heb. 6:2
Day Four
1. Read I Cor. 12:13 and state what you learn about baptism.
2. Read Matt. 3:13-17 and state the importance of water baptism.
3. How important is water baptism?

a. Matt. 28:19
b. Acts 8:12
4. Challenge: Hebrews 6:2 “baptisms” is plural. The same word is used in Mark 7:4
and Hebrews 9:10. From these verses, what might the author of Hebrews be
referring to in 6:2?
Day Five
1. The laying on of hands was practiced for different reasons. What were the following
situations?
a. Acts 13:2-3
b. Acts 28:7-8
2. Challenge: What do you learn about the last two areas of teaching in 6:2b?
a. John 5:26-29
b. Rev. 20:11-13
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Day One
1. Read Hebrews 6:1-3. The author of Hebrews encourages us to move on with him
into spiritual maturity. What does he acknowledge is necessary for this plan to
succeed?
2. Why is this attitude necessary and right? James 4:13-15
3. Personal: What is your attitude toward plans that you make even for godly
purposes?
Day Two
1. Read Heb. 6:4-6. What warning does the writer give?
2. The people pictured are those who have been numbered with followers of Christ.
When leaving the group, can we say they were genuine Christians?
3. Read John 6:37 and 10:27-29 and answer how the Christian can persevere in faith.
4. Describe perseverance (4343) from blueletterbible.com, dictionary or study helps.
Day Three
1. How does Jesus illustrate the person who seems to be committed to Christ but may
not truly know Him? Matt. 13:3-8; 18-23
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2. Any additional warnings from Hebrews 6:7-8?
3. What gives the land ability to produce a useful crop?
4. We know much of Ga. 5:19-23. Read and see what determines the type of fruit a
person’s life will produce.
Day Four
1. Looking at this past year and forward to the summer, what are you implementing to
mature and produce a useful crop of the Holy Spirit’s fruit?
2. After warning the Hebrew people regarding spiritual thorns and thistles (fruit of
sinful nature) what encouragement does he give them? Heb. 6:9
3. Why does the writer have confidence that the readers will persevere in their faith?
Heb. 6:10
Day Five
1. Changed lives show evidence of real faith. Read I John 4:19-21 and write how the
Hebrew believers were able to fulfill God’s command to love and help others.
2. Why and how does the author urge perseverance again in Heb. 6:11?
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Day One
1. Read Hebrews 6:9-12. What is the encouragement here? Challenge: How does
Peter encourage us along this same line?
2. What example do the Hebrew people have to follow? Heb. 6:12
3. Personal: Whose example are you following in your spiritual life? We have
examples in Hebrews 11, men & women of faith we know personally, people we’ve
read of in biographies, etc.
Day Two
1. Read Hebrews 6:13-17. Who does the writer use as an example in vs. 13-14?
2. What was God’s promise to him in:

a. Genesis 12:1-3
b. Genesis 15:4-7
c. Genesis 22:15-18
3. Did Abraham receive what God Promised? Heb. 6:15
4. What is man’s natural tendency? Genesis 12:10-13; 16:1-2
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Day Three
1. Challenge: Compare Genesis 12:1-4; 21:5; 25:7-8, 24-26. How many years after
God made the promise did Abraham have to wait until Isaac was born? How many
more years passed before his grandsons through Isaac were born?
2. Why do people swear by an oath? Heb. 6:16
3. Did God need to swear an oath? Explain. Heb. 6:17
4. Who did God confirm His promise to in:

a. Hebrews 6:17
b. Galatians 3:29
Day Four
1. Personal: Read Genesis 12:2-3 and state how God has already fulfilled this promise
to you.
2. What do you think He will do in the future?
3. What are the two “unchangeable things” in Hebrews 6:18?
4. How does this encourage you in our sinful world?
Day Five
1. How is this hope from God illustrated in Hebrews 6:19a?
2. When Satan messes with your mind, what Scripture can you bring up ad begin to
discern what Satan is saying?
3. When temptation comes, what’s another Scripture that will encourage and support
you as you use that situation to grow?
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Lesson 21: Hebrews 6:19a-20

Day One
1. Read Hebrews 6:13-20. Explain how the hope from God is illustrated in verse 19a.
What does the Psalmist say in Psalm 62:5-6 regarding hope?
2. What do we see about hope in Romans 5:3-5?
3. Look up “hope” elpis (1680) in blueletterbible.com or study helps or dictionary, and

write the definition appropriate for this context.
Day Two
1. Read Genesis 15:7-18. God passes through the slain animals in making a covenant
with Abraham. Abraham was a passive participant. The person(s) cutting the
covenant in effect says, “May the curse befalling these victims come upon me if I
am at all unfaithful to my promises” (Sacks 50). Can God be trusted to keep His
promises?
2. Look up “covenant” beriyth (1285) in blueletterbible.com or study helps or

dictionary, and write the definition.
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Day Three
1. Challenge: Think of the last wedding you attended. Read Genesis 15:9-10, 17 to
see how the covenant pieces were laid out. There was an aisle for God to pass
through…something is on either side…blood happens (when marriage is
consummated)…wat are your thoughts regarding the similarities?
2. Read Hebrews 6:19b and write where the hope from God enters.
3. Why was entry into the Most Holy Place so restricted? Lev. 16.
4. What did the high priest do when entering? Lev. 16:15
Day Four
1. Why is our hope from God able to enter “inner sanctuary behind the curtain” vs. 20?
2. What was confirmed on the cross according to Matt. 27:50-51?
3. This is what allows us to come into the presence of God. Write something to Him
that you are thankful for.
Day Five
1. Look over Hebrews 6 and list at least 4 encouragements the author has given you.
2. How will you choose to live in light of those exhortations?
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Day One
1. Read Hebrews 7:1-22:
a. Who is Melchizedek? 7:1a
b. What did he do for Abraham? 7:1b
c. What did Abraham give Melchizedek? 7:2b
2. What are the meanings of his title and name? 7:2b
Day Two
1. Read Genesis 14 and tell three things that happened here regarding Melchizedek.
2. Challenge: How does Melchizedek’s name and title point to two aspects of Christ’s
saving work?
a. Romans 3:21-24
b. Romans 5:1-2
3. What info do we NOT have regarding Melchizedek? 7:3a
4. What significant truth about Jesus Christ does the record of Melchizedek point to?
7:3b
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Day Three
Genesis 14’s few verses regarding Melchizedek now are very significant! The Bible is
inspired and powerful. What do the following verses say regarding this:
1. Mark 12:24
2. Romans 15:4
3. II Peter 1:20-21
4. II Timothy 3:14-15
Day Four
1. Read Hebrews 7:4. How was the greatness of Melchizedek proved?
2. In Hebrews 7:5, according to the law of Moses, who was required to pay a tithe and
who received it?
3. Challenge: Read Numbers 18:21, 26, 28 and record how this supports Hebrews 7:5.
Day Five
1. How did Abraham’s tithe, paid to Melchizedek contrast with the tithing system set up
by the law of Moses? 7:6a
2. What did Melchizedek do in relation to Abraham, and what did this mean? 7:6b-7
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Day One
1. Read Hebrews 7:11 and Romans 8:3a. Could the priesthood and law make anyone
acceptable (perfect) to God?
2. Since Levitical priesthood was set up by the law of Moses, what needed to change?
7:12
3. What change of law came about in Jesus Christ? Romans 8:3
4. What tribe was Jesus from?
5. Did that tribe have anything to do with the priesthood under the law of Moses? 7:13-
14
Day Two
1. Personal: We’re doomed if we live by the law to be acceptable to Christ because
we’re operating out of our sinful nature. Read Romans 8:2 and state how you are
encouraged when you remember you’ve accepted this priestly sacrifice.
2. Why is Christ superior to Melchizedek? 7:15-16
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Day Three
Describe Christ’s life from the following:
1. John 5:26
2. Acts 2:23-24
3. Revelation 1:18
Day Four
1. What was the Old Testament Scripture the author quotes in Hebrews 7:17?
2. Why was the Levitical system set aside at the coming of Christ? 7:18-19a
3. What can we do through Christ we could never do under the law? 7:19b
4. Read Acts 13:38-39. What are we freed from? List three examples.
Day Five
1. What is the “better hope” we have because we’ve been justified?
2. Write John 3:16-17 with your name in place of “world” and “whoever” (16) and in
place of the last two “worlds” (17).
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Day One
We began Hebrews looking at the word “better” because it’s a key word in the book.
Look through the whole book and see what betters you find. List them with the
Scriptural references.
Day Two
Over 40% of the book of Hebrews is about some aspect of Jesus’ intercessory ministry.
If you can—from memory, list the reasons He is a better priest as we’ve seen several
times (from Hebrews 7 recently).
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Day Three
1. Read Hebrews 7:20-21. What certified the permanence and security of the
priesthood of Jesus Christ?
2. What has Jesus become? 7:22
3. Challenge: How does Jesus guarantee the success of the New Covenant? Peek at
Hebrews 8:8,13 and 9:15.
Day Four
1. Was it easy for Jesus to carry out the will of His Father? Luke 22:44
2. In spite of His human feelings, what was Jesus’ attitude toward His Father’s will?
3. II Chronicles 26:16-21 shows what happens when we disobey God. Describe what
happened.
Day Five
1. What does Jesus always do for those He has saved? 7:25b
2. Read Mark 16:19 to see where Jesus went after His resurrection.
3. Personal: I John 2:1-2 says Jesus’ presence accomplishes something on our behalf.
How does He help you daily?
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Women’s Bible Study Bethel URC 2016-2017: Hebrews

Lesson 1: Hebrews Introduction

Before you begin each day:

2. What does the LORD do for us? Psalm 32:8

3. Why was Hebrews written? Hebrews 13:8,22

4. He wants the people to do what? Hebrews 10:22-25 and 12:1-2

3. What does the author desire? Hebrews 13:18-19

4. With whom had he been? Hebrews 13:23

5. Where? Hebrews 13:24

6. What was the author’s purpose? Hebrews 13:22

7. What does he want his readers to think about? Hebrews 6:1

1. True salvation is described in Hebrews 12:1-2. How is Jesus described?

2. How is Jesus described in Col. 1:16-17

3. Personal: In times of difficulty, we need to know and be strengthened by the fact

2. Where are we to fix our eyes? Heb.12:2

3. Through what can we be exhorted? Heb. 13:22

1. This book compels us to action. We need to what? Heb. 2:1

Lesson 2: Hebrews Overview

Before you begin each day:

Hebrews is a book of encouragement! List the exhortation phrases found in the

2. What action could be taken because of it?

Lesson 3: Hebrews Personal Preparation

Before you begin each day:

1. As we practically position ourselves, what do we need to recognize regarding sin in

2. What can we do with our heart?

1. What can we do with our mind?

1. Where do we receive understanding?

2. How is God working to encourage us in the following verses?

1. Describe those who need encouragement. Heb. 12:12-13

1. Read Matt. 13:1-23. Describe each type of soil.

2. Personal: Describe yourself…(Mark 4:18-19). We WILL be in conflict when we

Before you begin each day:

2. Describe Jesus Christ’s position in the following verses:

b. Write Heb. 13:21

1. How did God communicate with believers previously? Heb. 1:1

5. How does He speak to us NOW?

3. How is the Son described in Heb. 1:2b?

Before you begin each day:

3. How does Isaiah 64:6 describe our sinful nature?

2. Challenge: Who put Jesus in the place of highest honor?

3. What is Jesus doing here? Rom. 8:34

2. What do these contrasts teach you about the Son?

3. What do you learn about Jesus’ relationship to God the Father?

2. Last lesson’s Day Four question 3 talked about exact representation

3. Continue with had made purification (NASB)/had purged (KJV) 2512—and

2. Personal: Write what Jesus has done for YOU personally?

Before you begin each day:

2. Their veneration and exaltation in Talmud and other rabbinical writings

5. Mark 12:25 (context?)

Lesson 7: Hebrews Introduction and Chapter 1 Review

Before you begin each day:

anywhere in Hebrews (Hint: see Lesson 2)

2. What is the author’s purpose in writing? Back it up with verses.

2. PRIEST (Made purification for sins)

3. KING (Rules—sat down on right hand of throne of Majesty on High)

Before you begin each day:

2. Compare it to Galatians 3:19.

3. Compare it to Deuteronomy 33:2. What do you learn regarding the angels

2. Look up the following words in blueletterbible.org, a reference book, study helps or

b. Hebrews 2:1 drift away (G3901)

c. Hebrews 2:3 ignore (G272)

2. What is the Hebrews author warning about? Who is he warning? Why?

Before you begin each day:

2. Read Hebrews 2:5 and look up subject (G5293).