08 May 2007

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HeBrEWS: Moving On To Better Things

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On the study guides you'll find Discussion Questions like:


If you had 30 seconds to explain to someone who Jesus is, what would you say?

In the first two verses of Hebrews, the author draws several contrasts between how God has spoken in the past and how he has spoken in “these last days.”

What are the major differences between Jesus and the prophets of the Old Testament? What makes him superior?

What difference does it make to your perception of Jesus to think of him as a prophet?

What does it mean for Jesus to be the “heir of all things?” (v2)? How can this change our perspective on our current struggles and difficulties?

How does understanding the phrase “exact representation” (character) as the engraving of an Emperor on a Roman coin help you understand what v3 is saying about Jesus?

How should viewing Jesus as our king change the way we understand and approach him?

In what sense is Jesus a priest?

What is the significance of Jesus “sitting down” after providing purification for sins (v3)? How should this impact our lives?

Which of these three roles—prophet, king, priest—helps you understand Jesus the most? What insight do they provide on his character and actions?

How can we learn to relate better to Jesus as our prophet, king and priest?


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