1. Hebrews

2. Some question the authorship of Hebrews because the style and language are so different from Paul’s other letters. The ideas and doctrines closely relate to Paul’s teachings. Joseph Smith regarded Paul as the author of the epistle to the Hebrew brethren If Paul was the author then it must have been written before his death in about A.D. 65.

3. Levitical Order Leviticus announces the Mosaic system Paul shows how the gospel grew out of the soil of the Levitical order Intended to bridge those in the wilderness of carnality “Hebrew…is to the New Testament what Leviticus is to the Old:”

4. Mosaic law no longer needed Christ fulfills all requirements Christ atones for all mankind Crossing over into the “rest” of the Lord “Hebrews is more Christ centered”

5. Hebrews Historical Background: *There was a sharp disagreement between Gentile and Jewish Christians over whether or not Saints were subject to the Law of Moses. *One reason for the book of Hebrews was to encourage Jewish converts to remain faithful to the gospel and not revert to their Old Testament way of life. *The New Testament was in the process of preparation and nearly 3 centuries passed before it was accepted as standard, so the Old Testament was the only scripture available to the Christians.

6. The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews In the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews: * Adding to Paul’s teaching the fact that Jesus Christ, under the Father, is superior to all things. *Jesus is authorized to fulfill the old covenant of the law and administer the new covenant of the gospel * Shows how Christ is the fulfillment of the Mosaic system and the reality in Jesus of Nazareth and his atoning sacrifice..

7. Christ was offered to bear the sins of many. Those that look for him will find him at the 2 nd coming. Christ is the mediator of the new covenant. Testimony of Paul to the Hebrews:

8. Hebrews 1-2

9. Jesus Christ is the Only Begotten Son and is in the “express image” of Heavenly Father Hebrews 1:1-6 John 14:9 Jesus Christ is greater than the angels of heaven, but He was willing to take upon Himself mortality that He might comprehend our sufferings and temptations. Hebrews 1:4-12 Hebrews 2: 9-18 Alma 7: 11-13 Hebrews 1-2

10. Hebrews 1 The Son is in the express image of the person of the Father Christ is the only Begotten Son and thus above the angels

11. Hebrews 2 Jesus came to suffer death and save men He came to make reconciliation for the sins of the people

12. Hebrews 1-2  HeirOne who has the right to receive or inherit something  Express image ofIn His Likeness his person  PurgedCleansed (refers to when Jesus Christ made payment for our sins  SceptreStaff or stick symbolizing power  VesturePiece of clothing  Just recompenceFair and right punishment of reward  Put in subjectionPut under control