- What do you think are the main ideas/themes of Hebrews 4:1-16?
- Breaking Down the Text
- Hebrews 4:1-10
- Explain the term “gospel” as used in Heb. 4:2.
- Why did the Israelites not enter their “rest”?
- What “rest” is the writer referring to in this passage? Is this the same rest as discussed in Heb. 3:7-11? Explain.
- Hebrews 4:11-13
- What word describes how we “strive” to enter the rest?
- Verses 12-13 are often quoted. How do they fit in this context?
- Who must give an account to God?
- What word describes how we “strive” to enter the rest?
- Hebrews 4:14-16
- What reasons are given why Jesus is a better High Priest?
- Why can Jesus sympathize with our weaknesses?
- How is Jesus throne described? What should this mean for our lives?
- Hebrews 4:1-10
- In what ways does Hebrews 4:1-4:16 challenge you to grow?
Hebrews 4 — Part 1
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