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Q3. (Hebrews 7:24-25) Why is Jesus able to save people "completely" -- "to the uttermost" according to verse 25? What is the essential function of a priest? Why is intercession the essence of being a priest? Unlike human high priests who die (23) Jesus as our great high priest lives forever (24) because He lives forever His intercession is ongoing, it is this continual intercession that gives us confidence of continual salvation! The essential function of a priest is touched on in Hebrews 5:1 Heb 5:1 Every high priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. I suppose another way of saying this is our great high priest performs

Q2. (Hebrews 7:22) What is a guarantee or surety? In what sense is Jesus the guarantor of the New Covenant? God

Hebrews 6:13-20 Heb 6:13 For example, there was God

Q4. (Hebrews 6:12) If we take seriously the writer's exhortation to exercise both faith and patience for the long haul, what effect does that have on our Christian life? On our perspective? I think we must have this perspective- as the writer of Hebrews encourages later in chapter 12-this is an endurance race not a sprint and we need to face that there is an inherent difficulty in that-it

Q3. (Hebrews 6:4-6) What is apostasy? Why is it impossible from a practical standpoint to restore apostates to Christian faith and practice? What point was Jesus making in his Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23)? What is Jesus' point of the Parable of the Tares or Weeds (Matthew 13:24-30)? Thinking about

Q2. (Hebrews 6:4-5) What difference, if any, would you find between the description in verses 4-5 and a Spirit-filled Christian today? What is the writer's point in forming this description? Note: We agree to disagree, but we will disagree with love and humility toward one another in our words, as befitting genuine Christians! To keep us on track, let's limit our discussion to passages in Hebrews only, not the entire New Testament. Immoderate tirades will be removed from the Forum and poison tongues will lose their privileges to participate. I think that

Q1. (Hebrews 5:14) How does a person become mature in God's Word according to verse 14? What can you do to grow in maturity? The Hebrew recipients are

Q1. (Hebrews 4:14) What is so important about "holding fast to our confession." What is our confession or profession of faith? Why is maintaining this confession so vital Rom 10 speaks of the basics-confessing Jesus as Lord, believing with our hearts that God raised Him from the dead 1 Cor 15 speaks of the basics-that were received by Paul- 1) Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 2) He was buried and 3) rose on the 3rd day In this passage (Heb 4:14) we see the confession is obviously about Jesus, the author picks up on Jesus as Son of God (from chapter 1) and especially that picks up on Jesus as- high priest, in fact, the great high priest! (distinguishing Him from others) Jesus as high priest becomes a dominant theme in Hebrews, I think this is probably what the writer is getting at re profession, i.e. of Jesus as high priest- this makes sense too when he is warning them not to go back i.e. to their old confession

Q5. (Hebrews 5:9) In verse 9, what does "made perfect" refer to, since it obviously isn't talking about Jesus' moral growth and perfection? (Hint: The word teleioō means "bring something to its goal or accomplishment.") One goal was to be tempted in every way, just as we are - yet without sin (4:15) this couldn

Q4. (Hebrews 5:8) In what sense did Jesus "learn obedience from what he suffered"? How did Jesus' learning process differ from ours, since he didn't sin and suffer the consequences of his sin -- the way we usually learn? Suffering under the hands of sinful man would have provided temptation to sin through retaliation. The will of God is to endure rather than revile and retaliate

Q3. (Hebrews 4:16) Why should we approach the "throne of grace" with boldness and confidence? What are the promises contained in this verse? On what basis is God able to offer us unrestrained mercy and grace for our sins while still retaining his justice as judge? Jesus having experienced the constant bombardments of this world to sin, and having felt the limitations of human weakness, understands our plight! The context before verse 16 shows that God is wanting us to enter into His rest (unlike those He redeemed from Egypt-who fell in the desert) and that God looking into the depths of who we are and desiring truth not just in actions but in the thoughts and attitudes of our hearts, God is wanting a faithful people who heed His word

Q2. (Hebrews 4:15) In what ways did Jesus share our weaknesses? In what ways was Jesus tempted? Because we know he didn't sin, were his temptations easier or more difficult than ours? Do we have any temptations he didn't have? Why does it comfort us that he can sympathize with our temptations and weaknesses? Firstly Jesus allowed Himself (Phil 2:5-10) to enter into the realm of time and space, He would have never have felt physical pain before the incarnation, or known hunger

Q4. (Luke 2:11) What are the three titles of Jesus given by the angels? What does each mean? What does this tell us about Jesus' true identity? Lk 2:11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Savior (which ties in with the name Jesus-and the Angles declaration because He will save His people from their sins) Christ- which speaks of the promised Messiah Lord- which can speak of someone important, a title of power i.e. it corresponds with slave/servant and/or can speak of God Holy Name Yahweh These three titles together paint the picture of someone very special, someone greater than the world had ever seen, someone pre existent, someone Divine!

Q3. (Luke 2:7-8) Why do you think the message of Jesus' birth comes to shepherds, of all people? Why is Jesus born in a stable with a manger for a bed? This has to be intentional. What point is God making? Lk 2:7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Lk 2:8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. The humble role of a shepherd indicates two things, one Jesus was coming to the forgotten people, and two it speaks of His own humility (which ties in with the little cave where he was born-which housed animals) In Phil 2 we read of Jesus

Q4. (Hebrews 4:12-13) What do these two verses have to do with what precedes them? How is the Word described? What effect does the Word have on us? Why do we need to continually expose ourselves to the Word of God? I think it means that God

Q3. (Hebrews 4:8-11) What do you think the writer of Hebrews means by this promise of "rest" for the believer? Why does the writer urge us: "Make every effort to enter that rest"? What is the difference between apostasy from Christ and the kind of falling into sin that all Christians experience from time to time? Pushed for time this week! So the quick answer to what rest is

Q2. Why do you think the journey to Bethlehem was difficult for Mary? Pregnancy in the late stage! Mode of transport Geography of Israel- Nazareth is pretty hilly! Time 3-4 days Is pleasure an indication that we are in God's will or not? Happy comfortable circumstances are not, but inner joy is known

Q2. (Hebrews 3:12-14) What is the importance of faith in our relationship to Christ? Later in Heb 11 we see without faith it is impossible to please God! In Heb 3:12 the author speaks of an

Q1. (Hebrews 3:6b) Why is the writer exhorting his readers to "hold on" to Christ? The Hebrew believers were facing persecution, probably being ostracized from their own family

Q1. (Luke 2:1-2) Why does Luke name the rulers in 2:1-2? What point is he making? LK 2:1 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. LK 2:2 This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. Dr Luke was obviously an accurate sort of person! In Chapter 1 of his gospel he spells out what is gospel is all about and how he went about compiling it- i.e. using eyewitnesses, writing it down in consecutive order, investigating carefully etc Dr Luke helps us by building a historical context around the life and events surrounding Jesus-his point Jesus is a true historical figure!

Q5. (1:24-25) What does Joseph accepting Mary as his wife say about his character? What is the significance for prophetic fulfillment of Jesus as a Son of David that Joseph "named" the child "Jesus"? It shows courage in his character! And that he cared more about pleasing God then men! Dr Ralph says it very well re Joseph naming Jesus:

Q4. (Matthew 1:23) How did the prophetic concept of the virgin conception and the name "Immanuel" find their fullness in the birth of Jesus to Mary? The concept was made real in our reality i.e. a virgin gave birth and God was truly present with us! God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself (2 Cor 5)

Q3. (Matthew 1:21) What is the significance of the name Jesus? It is [the name Jesus, Joshua] the oldest name containing the divine name Yahweh, and means

Q5. (Hebrews 2:16-18) Why in God's plan did Jesus have to become human like us? How does his humanity provide encouragement and help to us when we are in trouble? Heb 2:17 For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. Heb 2:18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. As a high priest He has responsibilities towards God and towards men- Jesus has walked in our shoes, faced the temptations we face and can help us and show us mercy This brings encouragement, where as if Jesus hadn

Q4. (Hebrews 2:14-15) What was the purpose of Christ's death according to verses 14 and 15? The Devil had power over death- and through His taking on humanity and His sacrificial death he stripped that power away i.e. rendered him (the devil) powerless over death The result of this was to free those who were fearful of death-and in slavery to that fear In what sense is this mission accomplished? Jesus experienced life as a human being The perfect sacrifice has been made- Jesus has tasted death for everyone In what sense will it see its final completion in the future? In the immediate future- we experience help daily through our merciful High priest Making men holy-is a process (2:11) (present participial) We are still to see everything placed under His feet (2:8) We are still to experience the fullness of Jesus