Hebrews 1.2

Author of Hebrews

Unknown, potentially attributed to Paul, Apollos, or others.

Audience of Hebrews

Jewish Christians facing persecution and tempted to revert to Judaism.

Purpose of Hebrews

To show the superiority of Christ over all previous revelation, systems, and mediators.

Major Themes in Hebrews

Jesus is greater than angels, Moses, and the Levitical priests.

Fulfillment in Hebrews

Christ fulfills and surpasses the Old Covenant.

Call to action in Hebrews

Encouragement to persevere in faith and grow in spiritual maturity.

Hebrews 1:1-2

God has spoken finally and fully in His Son.

Comparison in Hebrews 1

Christ is greater than angels.

Role of Angels in Hebrews 1

Angels are ministering spirits, while Christ is the enthroned Son.

Important Scriptures in Hebrews 1

Psalm 2:7; Psalm 45:6-7; Psalm 110:1.

Warning in Hebrews 2

Pay close attention so we do not drift.

Jesus' Humiliation in Hebrews 2

Though greater than angels, He was made lower to suffer death.

Purpose of sharing humanity in Hebrews 2

To destroy the devil, free us from fear of death, and help His people.

Role of Christ in Hebrews 2

A merciful and faithful High Priest.

Comparison in Hebrews 3

Jesus is greater than Moses.

Moses' Role in Hebrews 3

Moses was a servant; Jesus is the Son.

Warning in Hebrews 3:7-19

Warning against hardening hearts based on Israel's rebellion.

God's Promise of Rest in Hebrews 4

God's promise of rest still stands.

Meaning of Rest in Hebrews 4

Rest equals entering God's completed work through faith.

Power of God's Word in Hebrews 4

Living and active, piercing hearts.

Jesus as Great High Priest in Hebrews 4

Sympathetic to our weaknesses; encourages boldness.

Warning in Hebrews 5

Warning about spiritual immaturity among readers.

Nature of Earthly Priests in Hebrews 5

Weak and appointed by God.

Christ's Appointment in Hebrews 5

Appointed by the Father, referencing Psalm 2 and Psalm 110.

Christ's Obedience in Hebrews 5

Learned obedience through suffering.

Maturity in Hebrews 6

Call to move on to maturity, leaving elementary teachings.

Warning in Hebrews 6:4-8

Severe warning about falling away.

Encouragement in Hebrews 6

God will not forget their faithful work.

God's Promise and Oath in Hebrews 6

Certainty of God's promise made to Abraham.

Christ as Anchor in Hebrews 6

The anchor of our soul, the forerunner into God's presence.

Melchizedek in Hebrews 7

King of Salem, priest of God Most High; King of Righteousness and King of Peace.

Christ's Priesthood in Hebrews 7

A priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.

Benefits of Christ's Priesthood in Hebrews 7

Brings perfection, introduces a better covenant, saves to the uttermost, is permanent and based on indestructible life.