Hebrews 11-13
11:1-40: Faith
Ø What is the definition of faith?
Ø The Greek word for "substance" is hupostasis. It is a scientific term, the opposite of hypothesis or theory. It is that which rests upon facts. The second word used here is "evidence." In the Greek the word is elegchos. It is a legal term meaning "evidence that is accepted for conviction."[1]
Ø List the examples of faith recorded in this chapter. Can you find any application for your own life?
Ø Had any of the examples in this chapter received the promise they had been given before they died?
Ø Why did God commend each of these people? Application for us?
12:1-12:29: Warnings
Ø The examples in Chapter 11 show us how to live. What specifically are we told to do in 12:13?
Ø Why does the author tell his readers to "live at peace with all men"? Application for us?
Ø What other prohibitions were the readers of Hebrews given in this passage? Application for us?
Ø Note the differences listed in this passage between the New and the Old Covenants. Why were these differences important for the readers to understand?
Ø What does it mean that "our God is a consuming fire"?
13:1-25: Exhortations
Ø What kind of love is mentioned in verse 1?
Ø What does it mean "to entertain strangers", and how could "strangers" possibly be "angels"?
Ø What does the author say about marriage? Why was this important during that day? Application for us?
Ø Was greed a problem for the Israelites? Is the advice about money applicable for us?
Ø Strange teachings have always been a problem. How can we protect ourselves from false teachers?
Ø What is a "sacrifice of praise"?
Ø Why was it important for the Israelites to obey their spiritual leaders? Application for us?
Ø The reader of Hebrews asked his readers to pray for him. What specifically were his requests? How does that compare to requests we give others?
Ø Notice the doxology in verses 20-21. Can we use this as a prayer for others today?
[1]McGee, J. V. (1991). Vol. 52: Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (Hebrews 8-13). Based on the Thru the Bible radio program. (electronic ed.). Thru the Bible commentary (71).
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