Want to learn more about Hebrews? Use these Bible Studies for personal devotion, group Bible studies, or teaching a church class. Below are links to the lessons in this 13-part series.
Introduction: Why study the book of Hebrews? One reason is that it is sort of the "missing link" in the New Testament. It is unique because it fills an important gap. The gospels and Acts bring us to the point where Jesus floats off into the sky. Revelation predic...
Introduction: What an odd title ("Jesus, Our King") for a lesson on Hebrews, when Hebrews never calls Jesus King! The word "king" only appears in Hebrews 7, and it is talking about someone else. Have you ever heard the expression "If it walks like a duck and talks...
Introduction: Last week we learned that Jesus is fully God. He is not an angel. Instead, angels are His heavenly subjects. This week, Hebrews turns to the subject of Jesus being fully human. Let's dive into the Bible and learn more about our Lord! Son of...
Introduction: Many years ago, a couple in the church invited us over to their home. It was important, because he was the chairman of the school board where my wife was teaching. After spending an afternoon with them, I decided that I did not particularly care f...
Introduction: What is Jesus doing right now in Heaven? Hebrews tells us Jesus is in Heaven working as our High Priest. How can Jesus be our High Priest since He does not have the proper credentials? He came "from" the tribe of Judah, not Levi. Priests come from...
Introduction: "What was that all about?" Have you ever asked yourself that question? Many years ago a church member discussed with me my understanding of a Bible text. She wanted to convince me I had reached the wrong conclusion about the text. She started out...
Introduction: We are bombarded all the time with "new and improved" products. Offers for better deals come flying at us through the radio, television and newspapers. Did you know that in the Bible we find an offer of a new deal? A new and improved promise from...
Introduction: This week Hebrews teaches us more about Jesus' work in the heavenly sanctuary. At first we seem to be dealing with estate planning, then we find out that every one of us can be that lucky relative who inherited a windfall! What happens if we turn...
Introduction: "Faster access." Since GoBible is an Internet ministry, all of you who read this lesson no doubt want the fastest possible access to your Internet data. Have you ever given thought to "faster access," or "better access," when it comes to your relat...
Introduction: If you are a Christian, the idea of the blood of Jesus cleansing you from sin is a familiar concept. Think about this idea as if you had never heard of it before. The blood cleanses.... Does that make any sense? Can blood clean anything? Just bef...
Introduction: Hebrews 11, the "faith chapter," is probably the most famous chapter in the book of Hebrews. What is the relationship between faith and assurance? What examples of faith should we consider? What is the explanation when faith seems to let us down?...
Introduction: Last week, in Hebrews 11 we learned the importance of our faith in Jesus. That faith will help us through good and bad times. This week, Hebrews 12 turns our attention to the importance of right living and specific reasons why things sometimes go...
Introduction: We come to the end of our study of the book of Hebrews. What have we learned so far? That the Old Testament sanctuary service was both a prophecy of the sacrificial death of Jesus our Messiah, and a symbol of what Jesus is presently doing as our H...
