• What do you think are the main ideas/themes of Hebrews 10:1-39?
  • Breaking Down the Text 
    • Hebrews 10:1-18 
      • If bulls and goats cannot take away sins, why did God ever command it? 
      • What does the quote in verses 5-7 mean? 
      • According to verse 9, why did Jesus come into the world?
      • How are we sanctified? How thorough or complete was this sacrifice?
      • What is the significance of God remembering sins no more? 
    • Hebrews 10:19-25 
      • Why do we have confidence to enter the holy places?
      • Under the Levitical priesthood, could the people enter the Holy Place after the sacrifices for their sin? What does this imply about our status in the new covenant compared to the old?
      • Explain what the following “let us” statements mean… 
        • “Let us Draw Near” (vs. 22)
        • “Let us Hold Fast” (vs. 23)
        • “Let us Consider How to Stir up…” (vs. 24) 
    • Hebrews 10:26-31 
      • What does it mean to “sin deliberately” (willfully)? 
      • What are the consequences of sinning deliberately? 
      • Does the old or the new covenant have “worse consequences”? Explain.
    • Hebrews 10:32-39 
      • What kinds of persecution had the audience faced? 
      • How does the writer encourage the audience to not give up? 
  • In what ways does Hebrews 10:19-39 challenge you to grow?