Hebrews

Question 1

Hebrews theme

Answer 1

Superiority of Christ (theme)

Question 2

Hebrews 1:1-2

Answer 2

God spoke through Christ

“Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.”

Question 3

Hebrews 2:17

Answer 3

He had to be made like his brethren

“Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.”

Question 4

Hebrews 4:12

Answer 4

God’s word is living and active

“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”

Question 5

Hebrews 4:14-16

Answer 5

Sympathetic high priest

“Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

Question 6

Hebrews 5:12

Answer 6

Grow up

“For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food,”

Question 7

Hebrews 6:4-9

Answer 7

Fallen away

“For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt.”
(4,6)

Question 8

Hebrews 6:10

Answer 8

God won’t forget your work

“For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do.”

Question 9

Hebrews 10:11-14

Answer 9

Once for all sacrifice

“For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.”

Question 10

Hebrews 10:25

Answer 10

Go to church

“not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”

Question 11

Hebrews 11:1

Answer 11

Faith is

“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

Question 12

Hebrews 11:6

Answer 12

Without faith

“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

Question 13

Hebrews 12:1-3

Answer 13

Run the race

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.”

Question 14

Hebrews 12:4-11

Answer 14

God’s discipline

“For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.”

Question 15

Hebrews 12:14

Answer 15

Sanctification means saved

“Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.”

Question 16

Hebrews 13:2

Answer 16

Hospitality

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”

Question 17

Hebrews 13:4

Answer 17

Marriage bed

“Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.”

Question 18

Hebrews 13:5-6

Answer 18

God is with us

“Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?””

Question 19

Hebrews 13:17

Answer 19

Obey your leaders

“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.”