Sunday Night Bible Study - Hebrews Ch. 1

Paul T and Kelvyquayo study the first chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews.

OUTLINE:
I. Christ better than Old Testament economy, Chapters 1 — 10

(Doctrinal)

A. Christ is superior to prophets, Chapter 1:1-3

B. Christ is superior to angels, Chapters 1:4 — 2:18

1. Deity of Christ, Chapter 1:4-14

2. Humanity of Christ, Chapter 2

1st Danger Signal: Peril of drifting, Chapter 2:1-4

C. Christ is superior to Moses, Chapters 3:1 — 4:2

2nd Danger Signal: Peril of doubting, Chapters 3:7 — 4:2

D. Christ is superior to Joshua, Chapter 4:3-13

E. Christ is superior to the Levitical priesthood, Chapters 4:14 — 7:28

1. Our great High Priest, Chapter 4:14-16

2. Definition of a priest, Chapter 5:1-10

3rd Danger Signal: Peril of dull hearing, Chapter 5:11-14

3. 4th Danger Signal: Peril of departing, Chapter 6

4. Christ our High Priest after order of Melchizedek, Chapter 7

a. Christ is perpetual Priest, vv. 1-3

b. Christ is perfect Priest, vv. 4-22

c. Christ in His Person is perpetual and perfect Priest, vv. 23-28

F. Christ as our High Priest ministers in superior sanctuary by better covenant built upon better promises, Chapters 8 — 10

1. True tabernacle, Chapter 8:1-5

2. New covenant better than the old, Chapter 8:6-13

3. New sanctuary better than the old, Chapter 9:1-10

4. Superior sacrifice, Chapters 9:11 — 10:18

5. Encouragement, Chapter 10:19-25

5th Danger Signal: Peril of despising, Chapter 10:26-39

II. Christ brings better benefits and duties, Chapters 11 — 13

(Practical)

A. Faith, Chapter 11

B. Hope, Chapter 12

1. The Christian race, vv. 1, 2

2. Believers are now in contest and conflict, vv. 3-14

6th Danger Signal: Peril of denying, Chapter 12:15-29

C. Love, Chapter 13

1. Secret life of believers, vv. 1-6

2. Social life of believers, vv. 7-14

3. Spiritual life of believers, vv. 15-19

4. Special and personal benediction, vv. 20-25