HEBREWS: PRESSING ON TOWARD MATURITY - A Survey of the Bible
Hebrews: Pressing on toward Maturity
A Survey of the Bible
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Hebrews Chart - Wilson
Introduction to Hebrews - Charles Ryrie
The Message of Hebrews - Tom Constable
The Christian Life in Hebrews - Buist Fanning
The Warning Passages in Hebrews - George Guthrie
Hebrews Applicational Directions - Wilson
Context: Who, Where, When, and Why?
• Who composed Hebrews?
• Who was Hebrews original audience?
• When was Hebrews written?
• Where were the author and his readers?
• Why was Hebrews written?
Content: How and What?
• How is Hebrews organized?
God’s King-Son: Jesus Provides a Better Revelation (1:1-4:13)
• Warning # 1: Do Not Drift Away by Neglecting the Message of Salvation through Jesus! (2:1-4)
• Warning # 2: Do Not Harden Your Heart like Israel! Enter His Rest through Obedience! (3:7-4:13)
God’s Priest-Son: Jesus Provides a Better Sacrifice (4:14-10:39)
• Warning # 3: Do Not Fall Back Like Israel! Press on Toward Maturity! (5:11-6:20)
• Warning # 4: Do Not Shrink Back! Draw Near to God by the Blood of Christ! (10:19-39)
God’s Shepherd-Son: Jesus Provides a Better Response (11:1-13:25)
• Warning # 5: Do Not Lose Heart! Worship God with Reverence and Awe! (12:1-29)
• What is the message of Hebrews?
Conviction: So What?
• Where does Hebrews fit?
- We absolutely do not know who wrote the book of Hebrews.
- Hebrews is written to biblically literate Jewish Christians considering returning to Judaism in light of opposition and struggle.
- Hebrews presents the superiority of Jesus over everything the readers are considering going back to.
- As a series of homilies, Hebrews is a brilliantly sophisticated piece of literature and theology.
• What should we believe?
- Jesus is the final word from God on salvation and life.
- Not pressing on toward a maturity in Christ will result in a loss of joy, service and reward.
- Pressing on toward maturity, even in the face of opposition and struggle, results in joy, peace, and usefulness for the purposes of God.
- Growing in maturity is the only appropriate response to a full understanding of Who Jesus is and what He has provided.
• How should we behave?
- Focus!
- Grow!
- Worship!
Next Steps
• Keep your eyes on Jesus. He is better than anything.
• Stop coasting and press on toward maturity.
• Do not lose heart and turn back to easier ways. Take your next step in obedience.
This Week's Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - Hebrews 1:1-4
•. Tuesday - Hebrews 2:1-4
•. Wednesday - Hebrews 3:7-4:13
•. Thursday - Hebrews 5:11-6:20
•. Friday - Hebrews 10:19-39
•. Saturday - Hebrews 11:1-40
•. Sunday - Hebrews 12:1-29
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