For the past several weeks, it has been on my heart to start an on-line Blog Bible Study. My home study is currently studying the book of Hebrews. Last week, we covered Hebrews Chapter 11 - "The Heros of Faith" I will post the chapter we will be studying next and some questions related to that chapter. In turn, please post your questions & answers. I will respond based on our group discussion and I will share your answers and questions during the live discussion on Tuesday night.
We have come to learn in the past weeks that Hebrews is one of the more difficult books to understand. However, if we grap what the writer is saying it will give us a fuller appreciation of our Savior and what his sacrifical death provided for us.
Hebrews Background:
The Jewish people in the first century had a very difficult decision to make when presented with the gospel. The writer of Hebrews understood this. The writer clearly demonstrates the superiority of Christ and that is the key. Hebrews is a book of comparisons, but it is not Judaism compared to Christianity, but Judaism compared to Christ. He is the difference. He is greater than angels, He is the priest after the order of Melchizedek, He is the perfect sacrifice.
There have been two basic reasons put forth. The first was to warn the Jewish Christians against returning to Judaism. If the Jews were becoming apostate, then the author would try and show the supremacy of Christianity to Judaism in the fulfillment of the Old Testament, in hope that the readers would try and resist the temptation to return to Judaism. (Hebrews 6:4-8; 10:26-31; 12:14; 13:17)
The backbone of Hebrews is the Old Testament. The author is setting froth an argument to Jews, and so was arguing with, the only authority by which he could speak - the Old Testament. The author to the Hebrews often uses the Psalms to set forth his arguments.
Next Week:
Hebrews Chapter 12.
I will post the question for the chapter Monday morning.
Please join us as we "Grow in the Livng Word of God".
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