• What do you think are the main ideas/themes of Hebrews 5:1-5:14?
  • Breaking Down the Text 
    • Hebrews 5:1-4 
      • What is the role of a priest?
      • What are the requirements for priests?
      • Who was the first High Priest over Israel? Who appointed him? 
    • Hebrews 5:5-10 
      • How is Jesus appointed as a High Priest?
      • How does Jesus fit the requirements for priests?
      • How did Jesus “learn obedience” through His suffering?
      • Is obedience necessary to have eternal life? (vs. 9)
    • Hebrews 5:11-14 
      • Why was it difficult for the writer of Hebrews to discuss the relationship of Melchizedek and Christ?
      • How can you tell if you are “dull of hearing”?
      • Who can handle “solid food”? 
      • How do we learn to “discern both good and evil?”
  • In what ways does Hebrews 5:1-14 challenge you to grow