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Hebrews

The Glorious Jesus

Originally written for Jewish converts to Christianity, the book of Hebrews describes the many ways Jesus and the religion of Christianity fulfilled and surpassed the elements and practice of the Jewish faith.
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Jesus: Greater than Moses

Mike begins to develop the Hebrew writer's next argument for Christianity's superiority over Judaism - Jesus' greater authority than Moses.
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Estrategia pedagógica

The focus of this lesson is on the superiority of Christianity. Of special note in this lesson is how Jesus has greater authority than Moses, therefore, is greater than Moses.

Resultados del aprendizaje de los estudiantes

  • Know: Understand how Jesus is superior to all things in heaven and on earth.
  • Feel: Defend the superiority of Jesus.
  • Do: Submit to the lordship of Jesus by obedient faith.

Cuerpo de la lección

1.0 - Moses: Background
2.0 - Moses and Christ
3.0 - Outline – 3:1-4:13
4.0 - Moses and Jesus: Warning – 3:6b-19
5.0 - Warning Summarized – 4:11-13

Preguntas de discusión

A continuación se sugieren preguntas para utilizar durante la parte de debate guiado de la lección. También se sugieren respuestas a las preguntas para ayudar a los alumnos a comprender los distintos conceptos. Se proporcionan para ayudar al debate y no se consideran respuestas "correctas o incorrectas".

1. Summarize the background of Moses and explain why he is a central figure in Jewish history.

The summary should include Moses' birth, calling and role in Israel's freedom from Egypt. His importance stems from his role in freeing Israel from slavery, receiving the law, and leading them through the wilderness to the promised land. Of special note is the timing of the arrival of Moses into history showing God's faithfulness fulfilled in His time.

2. Explain how Moses was a "type" or preview of Christ in the Old and New Testaments.

Answers will vary. Examples from the text include:

3. How does Moses compare to Jesus as a faithful deliverer (Hebrews 3:1-6a)?
  • Both presented God's word to the people.
  • Both brought freedom to the people – Moses from slavery to Egypt, Jesus brings freedom from the slavery of sin.
  • Moses was related to the High Priest (Aaron's brother) and gave him instructions for the priesthood and sacrificial system. Jesus is both High Priest and the sacrifice.
  • Both were faithful to their role and mission.
4. What warning does the Hebrew writer give in Hebrews 3:6b?

The key word, "if" is foundational to God's promise. We must do our part to remain faithful in our confidence and hope. Biblical hope is described as confident expectation.

5. What was the outcome of the Jewish rebellion under Moses and how does this compare to the possibility of Christians leaving Christ?

The Jewish rebellion led to them dying in the wilderness. Those leaving Christ will die in the wilderness of sin. The Jews entering the promised land had to remain faithful to God's commands under the leadership of Moses. We must remain faithful to the leadership of our Lord Jesus. Without Him there is no hope.

6. What are the two types of rest referred to in Hebrews 3:18?

One is the Sabbath day, a one-day earthly rest from work to concentrate on one's relationship with God. It also pointed towards a future time of unbroken fellowship with God.

The other type of rest was admittance into the Promised Land, a homeland for God's people that pointed towards God's Kingdom on earth, a spiritual kingdom, not political or geographical.

In this passage the author mixes both images to tell his readers they will not reach their reward in heaven if they disbelieve. This applies to us today as we seek to enter the promised land of being in the presence God if we remain faithful.

7. How can you use this lesson to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?

Our hope for eternal life and rest is in Jesus. We cannot return to our former lives or to any other source to find salvation.

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