1. The Letter to the Hebrews Wrap Up aka Conclusion Jan-Apr 2014 FXCC

2. Hebrews Written to Jewish Christians 2,000 years ago Did you learn anything new? What was your favorite part?

3. Hebrews God has always had a plan He has always revealed His will – To our ancestors – To the patriarchs – To Adam and Eve – To Moses – To David – To Judges – To Prophets

4. Hebrews And now thru His Son How do we know about the Son? – The Bible reveals Jesus Jesus is greater than all the others God used to reveal His will, to reveal Himself Jesus is the FINAL revelation here on earth – What does that mean for us?

5. Hebrews All of that means Jesus is greater than – Angels – Prophets – Moses – The tabernacle/temple – The Levitical sacrificial system – The Levitical priesthood

6. Hebrews Calls for perseverance – Hang in there – Don’t give up – Remain faithful For the original readers – Don’t go back For us – Salvation is only found in Jesus

7. Hebrews Other points – Jesus is fully God and fully human – Jesus reveals God – Jesus is the agent and sustainer of creation – Jesus is the perfect high priest – Everyone will face judgment for their sins – Faith is a requirement and faith always involves action

8. Hebrews Other points – Perseverance is necessary – We can trust ALL of God’s promises Which theme was most emphasized?

9. References F.F. Bruce, “The Epistle to the Hebrews”, The New International Commentary on the New Testament, Eerdmans, 1967 Edward Fudge, “Our Man in Heaven: An Exposition of the Epistle to the Hebrews”,, Baker, 1974 – Available on-line for free – http://www.edwardfudge.com/written/omihtext. html http://www.edwardfudge.com/written/omihtext. html

10. References Edward Fudge, “Hebrews: Ancient Encouragement for Believers Today”, Leafwood Publishers, 2009 John Mark Hicks, Hebrews, Word Doc – http://johnmarkhicks.com/wp- content/uploads/sites/10/2009/03/hebrews- edited.doc http://johnmarkhicks.com/wp- content/uploads/sites/10/2009/03/hebrews- edited.doc

11. References Referenced in John Mark Hicks, Hebrews, Word Doc are the sites for a sermon series (Strength for the Journey) by Rubel Shelly and John York on Hebrews – http://www.rubelshelly.com/content.asp?lShow=20&ListS G=316&Start=121&SortAlpha= http://www.rubelshelly.com/content.asp?lShow=20&ListS G=316&Start=121&SortAlpha – http://www.rubelshelly.com/content.asp?lShow=20&ListS G=316&Start=101&SortAlpha= http://www.rubelshelly.com/content.asp?lShow=20&ListS G=316&Start=101&SortAlpha – http://www.johnyork.org/content.asp?lShow=20&ListSG=2 60&Start=161 http://www.johnyork.org/content.asp?lShow=20&ListSG=2 60&Start=161 – http://www.johnyork.org/content.asp?lShow=20&ListSG=2 60&Start=141 http://www.johnyork.org/content.asp?lShow=20&ListSG=2 60&Start=141

12. References Bobby Valentine’s “Stoned-Campbell Disciple” blog – http://stonedcampbelldisciple.com/2013/08/20/p aul-and-the-unquestioned-authority-of-the-old- testament/ http://stonedcampbelldisciple.com/2013/08/20/p aul-and-the-unquestioned-authority-of-the-old- testament/