![]() ![]() The author of Hebrews puts himself (or herself) in a third category of people who heard about Jesus second-hand. “Those who heard” then performed signs, wonders, and miracles (Heb 2:3–4). The author claims that salvation was first spoken through Jesus, then through those who heard Jesus. Here’s what we do know, though: Hebrews was likely written by someone who heard about Jesus after He ascended. It could have been Barnabas, Priscilla, Apollos-it could have been almost anyone. Today, Christians immediately associate two things with the book of Hebrews: the mystery of who wrote it, and the “Hall of Faith.” No other book of the Bible so thoroughly explores Jesus’ New Covenant and current priestly ministry like Hebrews.īut that’s not really what this book is famous for. This book compellingly preaches and re-preaches Christ to those who know Him even today. Hebrews’ role in the BibleĪpart from Romans, Hebrews is the most doctrine-heavy book of the New Testament 1. (Heb 10:23–24)Ĭheck out the Bible verse art for other books of the Bible. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds. Stimulating one another to love and good deeds-living in ways that demonstrate faith, obedience, thankfulness, reverence, and love (Heb 10:24).Holding fast to the confession-relying on Christ and not turning away from the faith (Heb 4:14, 10:23).Jesus is a greater priest than Aaron, because He is sinless and immortal (Heb 7:26–28).īut not only is Jesus better than any other human religious figure-He also has a better ministry after ushering in a better covenant built on better promises with a better sacrifice, that is, Jesus Himself (Heb 7:22 8:6 9:12).Īnd what should we do about this? The author of Hebrews encourages the audience to join him in two things: Jesus is greater than Joshua, because Jesus brings a greater rest to the people of God (Heb 4:8–9). Jesus is greater than Moses, because while Moses was a servant of God, Jesus is the Son of God (Heb 3:3–4). Jesus is greater than the angels, because He is the divine King (Heb 1:4, 6, 8). Each hero played a part, but His sacrifice, His covenant, and His current ministry are far, far greater than anything the others have to offer. Throughout Hebrews, the author compares Jesus to the heroes and icons of the Jewish faith. No other book of the Bible so powerfully demonstrates Jesus’ supremacy. It’s a word of exhortation (Heb 13:22), a message that comforts us and motivates us to obey God. So someone wrote Hebrews-we don’t know who (more on that later). ![]() These folks knew about angels, the Old Testament heroes, the devil, and Moses’ tabernacle, but someone thought they needed to know a little more. The book of Hebrews is a long list of reasons to cling to Jesus. Hebrews was written for Christians who had been in the church for a while. Should Christians ever turn away from the faith, or should they hold fast to it? Why? ![]()
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