Thoughts on Hebrews Questions from June 18
HEBREWS STUDY QUESTIONS/THOUGHTS
This past Monday, I posted questions that were discussed the day before in my Sunday School Life Group. I encourage you to ponder/think about them and jot down your thoughts before checking what “we” said.
These questions were discussed in my Life Group Sunday. Samples of the group's "answers" are posted below each question.
Keep this in mind as we go through the study:
"Religion" is a group responsibility to Jews but an individual responsibility to Christians.
One new thought from last week that was posted as a blog comment. I like what the Adult Bible Fellowship Study Book dated 2002 has to say: "It is clear that while there is continuity between the revelation mediated by the prophets and that reflected and refracted in Jesus, yet there is radical discontinuity as well. Between all who came before and Jesus is an infinite difference.”
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This note was in one of my students' Study Bibles. It's something to keep in mind as we continue on through this series of lessons. |
Hebrews 2
Vv 5-18
vv10-11. How can suffering lead to perfection?
Jesus had to suffer to be “a leader.” The humanity of Jesus is made perfect by His suffering on the cross. His death was the defeat of Satan. Suffering has a reason. We must accept suffering and ask what we can learn from the suffering we experience. Even Jesus tried to get out of suffering if possible when He was praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. Working through suffering without changing our spirituality is witness to those around us.
How do we become part of Christ’s family?
Being forgiven. Becoming a Christian—follower of Christ.
Why is Christ not ashamed to call us brothers [and sisters]? How’s that make you feel?
He died for all à accept salvation à be family à NO SHAME.
Before the crucifixion, Jesus called His close followers “disciples.” After the crucifixion, they were “brethren.”
Since the One who saves and those who are saved have a common origin, Jesus doesn't hesitate to treat them as family Hebrews 2:11 – The Message
Find some common connection between the four statements in vv12-13
“I” is the common theme. In the verses, the “I” is David, Samuel, and Isaiah. Because these are to “children,” the statements all mean, “I’m talkin’ to you!”
Who are the children given to Christ?
Sanctified people. Jews. Humans. Those trusting God.
In the Old Testament: Israelites followed the law.
In the New Testament: We come to Jesus, follow Jesus, and obey Jesus.
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