Hebrews

Introduction to Hebrews

This first lesson in the series establishes the historical and religious context for the writing of this book. (Hebrews 1:1-3)

Jesus: Greater than the Angels

Part 1

In this section the Hebrew writer lists the many passages in the Old Testament that demonstrate Jesus' exalted position above the angels. (Hebrews 1:4-14)

Jesus: Greater than the Angels

Part 2

After demonstrating from Scripture that Jesus is greater than the angels, the author focuses on what Jesus accomplished when, for awhile, He took a position lower than angels. (Hebrews 2:1-18)

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. (Hebrews 3:1-4:13)

Jesus: Greater than Aaron

Part 1

This lesson examines what the writer of Hebrews says about the 4th element of the Jewish religion, the priesthood, and especially the High Priest. (Hebrews 4:14-5:10)

Jesus: Greater than Aaron

Part 2

In this lesson Mike examines the passages that demonstrate that Christianity's priesthood is superior to the Aaronic priesthood. (Hebrews 5:11-6:20)

Jesus: Greater than Aaron

Part 3

In this final section on Melchizedek the writer explains the relationship between Aaron, Melchizedek and Jesus. (Hebrews 7:1-28)

Jesus: Greater than the Jewish Religion

Part 1

In this lesson the author will review Jesus' work as High Priest, not only His credentials to server in this role. (Hebrews 8:1-13)

Jesus: Greater than the Jewish Religion

Part 2

This lesson demonstrates how Jesus' ministry was superior to that of the Jewish High Priest in its service to the people by producing superior results. (Hebrews 9:1-28)

Jesus: Greater than the Jewish Religion

Part 3

In the final part of the 1st section of Hebrews the writer summarizes the reasons why Jesus' ministry is superior to that of the Jewish High Priest but also that the results of the Lord's ministry on behalf of all men yields a superior final result. (Hebrews 10:1-8)

The Glory of the Church of Christ

The Church of Christ Endures

Having finished describing Jesus' glorious life and ministry the author now focuses on the type of church that carries His glorious name. (Hebrews 10:19-39)

The Glory of the Church of Christ

The Church of Christ is Faithful

In this lesson Mike diagrams and explains the famous chapter that describes the 'heroes of faith.' (Hebrews 11:1-40)

The Glory of the Church of Christ

The Church of Christ is Holy - Part 1

The author continues his description of the type of people who belong in Christ's Church as those who have a holy lifestyle. (Hebrews 12:1-29)

The Glory of the Church of Christ

The Church of Christ is Holy - Part 2

The writer completes this great homage to Christ with some final thoughts on holy living and a final word of encouragement and greeting. (Hebrews 13:1-25)