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The Letter to the Hebrews

The Letter to the Hebrews. Wrap Up aka Conclusion Jan-Apr 2014 FXCC. Hebrews. Written to Jewish Christians 2,000 years ago Did you learn anything new? What was your favorite part?. Hebrews. God has always had a plan He has always revealed His will To our ancestors To the patriarchs

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The Letter to the Hebrews

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  1. The Letter to the Hebrews Wrap Up aka Conclusion Jan-Apr 2014 FXCC

  2. Hebrews • Written to Jewish Christians 2,000 years ago • Did you learn anything new? • What was your favorite part?

  3. Hebrews • God has always had a plan • He has always revealed His will • To our ancestors • To the patriarchs • To Adam and Eve • To Moses • To David • To Judges • To Prophets

  4. Hebrews • And now thru His Son • How do we know about the Son? • The Bible reveals Jesus • Jesus is greater than all the others God used to reveal His will, to reveal Himself • Jesus is the FINAL revelation here on earth • What does that mean for us?

  5. Hebrews • All of that means Jesus is greater than • Angels • Prophets • Moses • The tabernacle/temple • The Levitical sacrificial system • The Levitical priesthood

  6. Hebrews • Calls for perseverance • Hang in there • Don’t give up • Remain faithful • For the original readers • Don’t go back • For us • Salvation is only found in Jesus

  7. Hebrews • Other points • Jesus is fully God and fully human • Jesus reveals God • Jesus is the agent and sustainer of creation • Jesus is the perfect high priest • Everyone will face judgment for their sins • Faith is a requirement and faith always involves action

  8. Hebrews • Other points • Perseverance is necessary • We can trust ALL of God’s promises • Which theme was most emphasized?

  9. References • F.F. Bruce, “The Epistle to the Hebrews”, The New International Commentary on the New Testament, Eerdmans, 1967 • Edward Fudge, “Our Man in Heaven: An Exposition of the Epistle to the Hebrews”,, Baker, 1974 • Available on-line for free • http://www.edwardfudge.com/written/omihtext.html

  10. References • Edward Fudge, “Hebrews: Ancient Encouragement for Believers Today”, Leafwood Publishers, 2009 • John Mark Hicks, Hebrews, Word Doc • http://johnmarkhicks.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2009/03/hebrews-edited.doc

  11. References • Referenced in John Mark Hicks, Hebrews, Word Doc are the sites for a sermon series (Strength for the Journey) by Rubel Shelly and John York on Hebrews • http://www.rubelshelly.com/content.asp?lShow=20&ListSG=316&Start=121&SortAlpha= • http://www.rubelshelly.com/content.asp?lShow=20&ListSG=316&Start=101&SortAlpha= • http://www.johnyork.org/content.asp?lShow=20&ListSG=260&Start=161 • http://www.johnyork.org/content.asp?lShow=20&ListSG=260&Start=141

  12. References • Bobby Valentine’s “Stoned-Campbell Disciple” blog • http://stonedcampbelldisciple.com/2013/08/20/paul-and-the-unquestioned-authority-of-the-old-testament/

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