“THE BEST OF THE BEST and Lesson #2 – Our Best Hope and the Greatest Rest – Hebrews 3-4:13
GREATEST OF THE GREAT!”
A 12 Week Bible Study in the Book of Hebrews to discover a deeper
intimacy with the Best of the best and the Greatest of the great – Jesus
Christ our Lord and Saviour.
Credit given to information from a companion study guide:
Hebrews: Beyond the Veil by Jack W. Hayford, and
After The Sacrifice by Walter A. Henrichsen
Outline:
Introductory Session - Fellowship and Introduction of the Course
Use this first session to introduce your leader (s) and do a general
introduction of how and where the study will take place. Each
participant should receive an outline of the Hebrews study. Encourage
guests to invite others so as to start with a full group right from the
beginning. Each person should bring: Bible, Notebook and Pen and try
to go over the study guide questions in preparation for the following
study. A Psalm is suggested and assigned for each week and different
members share with the group what they see in the Psalm.
JESUS, MESSIAH AND MEDIATOR
The Best of the Best and the Greatest of the Great!
Lesson #1 - The Best Truth & Greatest Teacher Hebrews 1-2:18
* Psalm 19 **John 1:14; 2 Chron. 5:13, 14; Col 1:27, 28
a. The person and power of Jesus Christ - Hebrews 1:1-4
b. The entrance of the First Born Son whom Angels worship
c. Greatest Instructor & Example - Hebrews 2:1-18
*Psalm 16:5-11 **Romans 5:1, 2; John 14:27; Isaiah 30:15
a. The Best Leader – More faithful than Moses - Heb. 3:1-6
b. Strong warnings and firm encouragement (7-19)
c. Promised Rest and God’s Word Heb. 4:8-13
Lesson # 3 – Best Advocate and our Greatest Mediator
Hebrews 4:14-5:11
*Psalm 27, **Col. 1:19-22; 2 Peter 1:3-4; 1 Peter 5:7
a. Priestly Qualities of Jesus as our Advocate – 4:14-5:4
b. The Prayers of Jesus for us. John 17:20-23
c. The Eternal High Priest prays for us. Romans 8:26, 27
Lesson #4 – Best Foundation and Greatest Security
Hebrews 5:11-6:20
*Psalm 62 **Proverbs 4:7-9; 1 Cor. 2:6-16; 1 Peter 2:1-2
a. The Milk in our early Faith – Hebrews 5:11-14
b. Growing & Solidifying our Faith - 6:1-12
c. The Best & Greatest Source of Security – 6:13-20
Lesson #5 – The Best and Greatest Covenant – Hebrews 7:1-28
*Psalm 111 **John 14:6; Romans 5:5-11; 1 Timothy 6:12-16
a. The Royal Priest Melchizedek – Heb. 7:1-10; Genesis 14:18
b. Jesus Compared to Melchizedek - 7:11-21
c. The Guarantee of a Better Covenant – 7:22-28
Lesson #6 – The Best Promise and Our Greatest Companion
Hebrews 8:1-13
*Psalm 93 **2 Cor. 1:20; Gal. 3:13-14, 26-29; 1 John 2:24
a. God’s Most Precious Promise – Ephesians 1:13, 14
b. The Law prepares us for the Grace of God – Romans 3:21-24
c. The laws of the New Covenant work from within – Rom. 8:1-11
Lesson #7 – The Greatest Purification and Cleanest Clean
Hebrews 9:1-28
*Psalm 51 **Isaiah1:18; Leviticus 16; Romans 8:1-4
a. Totally clean as we enter His presence. Rev. 1:5,6
b. Better than animal sacrifice – 1 John 1:7-10, Romans 5:12-21
c. Freedom from guilt over past sins – Heb. 9:25-27
Lesson #8 – The Perfect and Greatest Sacrifice - Hebrews 10:1-18
*Psalm 40 **Isaiah 53:5; 2 Cor. 5:14-21; Eph. 2:1-22
Lesson #12 – My Best Response – A Sacrifice of Praise – Heb.13
*Psalm 23 **John 13:34-35; Genesis 28:15; Phil. 4:18-19
a. Loving relationships – Hebrews 13:1-4
b. Money and trust – Hebrews 13:5-6
c. Praise and confidence – Hebrews 13: 7-16
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*Psalm of the week **Supplementary Scripture passages

a. Justified because of this great sacrifice - Heb. 10:10

b. Freedom to accept unconditional love – Romans 5:1, 2
c. Compelled to respond – Romans 12:1, 2
Lesson #9 – Our Best “Assurance” Plan – Hebrews 10:19-39
* Psalm 100 **2 Cor. 3:1-18; Titus 3:4-7; 1 Peter 1:3-21
A helpful resource booklet for diagrams, illustrative charts, etc
regarding the Tabernacle and Sacrificial practices is
AFTER THE SACRIFICE by Walter A. Henrichsen
Lamplighter Books

a. Reasons for feeling secure in our hope - 10:19-23

b. Being accountable to each other – 10:24-25
c. Taking our salvation very seriously – 10:26-39

Lesson #10 – Faith - The Most Valuable Gift - Hebrews 11:1-40

*Psalm 96; Romans 1:16-17; Habakkuk 2:4; I John 5:4-5

a. Dealing with reality – Hebrews 11:1-7

b. The Faith of our fore-fathers – Hebrews 1l: 4-12
c. By faith we now speak on His behalf – 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Lesson #11 – Our Blessed Example - Hebrews 12

*Psalm 99 **1 Peter 2:21-24, Romans 6:4-14, Col. 3:4-17

a. Keeping our focus on the One who led the way – 1 Cor. 9:24-27
b. God’s Discipline – Hebrews 12:4-12
c. Keeping our hearts and minds open to the One who went ahead.
 “THE BEST OF THE BEST and Discuss how we can guard against complacency and drifting away from
THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT!” the security of our faith.

A 12 Week Bible Study in the Book of Hebrews to discover a deeper
intimacy with the Best of the best and the Greatest of the great –
Jesus Christ our Messiah, Mediator, Lord and Saviour.
Lesson #1 – The Best Truth and Greatest Teacher
Hebrews 1: l – 2:18
*Psalm 19
Extra Scripture: **John 1:14; 2 Chron. 5:13, 14; Col 1:27, 28
Introduction: Welcome, Opening Comments
5. Jesus was made perfect in his suffering? What does this mean and
how does this help us to identify with Jesus and know that he identifies
with us? (2:14-18)
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6. What encouragement do you think the early Christians gained from
knowing that Jesus called them his siblings? How does this make me
feel? ____________________________________________________

Sharing of Psalm 19 with Participating Prayers ________________________________________________________

1. How does the writer to the Hebrews say God spoke in the past and
how does he speak at the time this book was written? Next week: The Best Hope & the Greatest Rest
_______________________________________________________ Hebrews 3:1-4:13.

2. Who does he say the Son is? ______________________________ *Psalm of the week: Psalm 16:5-11

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Discuss how he describes Jesus, the Son of God.

3. In verse 4 we read that Jesus became superior to the angels.

According to the rest of chapter 1 how does Jesus differ from angels?
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4. The writer to the Hebrews challenges new believers to continue

learning new spiritual truth. (Hebrews 2:1-4)
Why is it important to recall what we have learned as well as to learn
new truth? _______________________________________________

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 “THE BEST OF THE BEST and 4. The writer to the Hebrews speaks of entering into the rest of God.
THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT!” What is this rest and how does it apply to us? (Hebrews 4:8-13)?

A 12 Week Bible Study in the Book of Hebrews to discover a deeper _________________________________________________________

intimacy with the Best of the best and the Greatest of the great – Jesus
Christ our Lord God. _________________________________________________________

Study #2 – Our Best Hope and Greatest Rest 5. Why do you think the author challenged these early Jewish believers
Hebrews 3: l – 4:13 to enter the Sabbath-Rest of God?
Psalm of the Week: Psalm 16:5-11 _________________________________________________________

Extra Scripture: Romans 5:1&2, John 14:27, Isaiah 30:15 _________________________________________________________

Introduction: Welcome, Opening Comments & Prayer 6. What do we learn about the Word of God in 12 & 13 and how does
this encourage us to solidify our salvation?
Sharing of Psalm 16:5-11 with Participating Prayers ________________________________________________________

Read together: Hebrews 3: 1-4:13 ________________________________________________________

1. Chapter 3 begins with “Therefore” so we ask, “What for?” Why does
the writer call the readers, “Holy brothers and sisters and why should
we fix our thoughts on Jesus? Next week: Our Best Advocate & Greatest Mediator
________________________________________________________ Hebrews 4:1-14 - 5:11.

________________________________________________________ Try to do some research on an advocate and a mediator.

What are their tasks?
2. Why was Jesus found worthy of greater honor than Moses in his
leadership? (Hebrews 3:1-6) Psalm for the coming week: Psalm 27
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Discuss how Moses & Jesus were faithful in the house of God. How do
we fit into this house?
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3. In 3:7-19 we are warned against unbelief. What Scripture does the

writer quote and how would this encourage them? How are we to
encourage others? (13)
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“THE BEST OF THE BEST and
THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT!”
A 12 Week Bible Study in the Book of Hebrews to discover a deeper
intimacy with the Best of the best and the Greatest of the great – Jesus
Christ our Lord God.
Study #3 – Our Best Companion and Greatest Advocate
Hebrews 4: l4 – 5:11
Psalm of the Week: Psalm 27
**Scripture: Col. 1:19-22, 2 Peter 1:3-4, 1 Peter 5:7
Introduction: Welcome, Opening Comments & Prayer
Sharing of Psalm 27 with Participating Prayers
Read together: Hebrews 4:14 – 5:11
1. Hebrews 4:14 concludes that believers who acknowledge who Jesus
is and experience his forgiveness will hold firmly to the faith they
profess. How might this enable us to have greater freedom in our daily
walk?
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2. How is Jesus like a High Priest? (Hebrews 4:14-16)
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Discuss the difference of how people would approach a High Priest and
how we are told to approach Jesus?
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3. What do we know about Melchizedek? How would Jesus be like
Melchizedek?
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4. What is your emotional response to the knowledge that Jesus, God’s
Son makes continual intercession on our behalf? Jesus prays to the
Father for me!
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5. What was the specific prayer Jesus prayed for us before he went to
the cross? (John 17:20-23)
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6. Close by reading Romans 8:26, 27 to see how the Spirit intercedes
for us.
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Next week: The Best Biblical Foundation
And Greatest Source of Security - Hebrews 5:11-6:20
Psalm of the week: Psalm 62
 “THE BEST OF THE BEST and 3. After reading Hebrews 6:4-12 what questions do you have? How
THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT!” solid or secure is my faith and how does my daily life style enhance the
growth of my faith?
A 12 Week Bible Study in the Book of Hebrews to discover a deeper _________________________________________________________
intimacy with the Best of the best and the Greatest of the great – Jesus
Christ our Lord God. _________________________________________________________

Study #4 – Our Best Biblical Foundation and The Greatest 4. Read Hebrews 6:13-20. What is it that gives us a hope and a solid
Source of Security foundation that can not be shaken?
Hebrews 5:11-6:20 _________________________________________________________

*Psalm of the Week: Psalm 62 _________________________________________________________

**Scripture: Proverbs 4:7-9, 1 Cor. 2:6-16, 1 Peter 2:1, 2 5. What is your response when someone asks you how you know for
sure that you are a believer? (See I John 3:7-10)
Introduction: Welcome, Opening Comments & Prayer _________________________________________________________

Sharing of Psalm 62 with Participating Prayers _________________________________________________________

Today’s Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 5:11 – 6:20

Next week: The Best and Greatest Covenant
1. Read Hebrews 5:11-14. What seems to have happened to these Hebrews 7:1-28
early Jewish believers since they first embraced the Gospel of Christ?
_________________________________________________________ **Genesis 15 – The First Covenant (Extra Scriptural Info)

_________________________________________________________ *Psalm of the week: Psalm 111

Discuss how the author contrasts the immaturity of his readers to their
eating habits. What helps us distinguish good from evil?

2. In Hebrews 6:1-3 Christians are challenged to move from infancy to

maturity. How should the habits of mature believers differ from those
of infants in the faith?
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 “THE BEST OF THE BEST and
THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT!”
A 12 Week Bible Study in the Book of Hebrews to discover a deeper
intimacy with the Best of the best and the Greatest of the great – Jesus
Christ our Lord God.
Study #5 - The New and Better Covenant - Hebrews 7:1-28
Did this tribe achieve perfection? Discuss how knowing this might be
encouraging for us.
5. After reading Hebrews 7:22-28 we realize that Jesus became the
guarantee of a new and better covenant. What was Jesus able to do that
no other priest did or could do?
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*Psalm of the Week: Psalm 111 _________________________________________________________

** John 14:6; Romans 5:5-11; 1Timothy 6: 12-16 6. Jesus our High Priest lives to intercede for us. Is it easier for you to
pray to Jesus or to pray to God the Father? Jesus understands my every
Introduction: Welcome, Opening Comments & Prayer need. What would you like him to ask the Father for you?

Sharing of Psalm 111 with Participating Prayers _________________________________________________________

Today’s Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 7:1 – 28

Next week: The Best Promise & Our Greatest
1. Read Hebrews 7:1-10 & Genesis 15:7-21 Companion - Hebrews 8:1-13
What is the meaning of Melchizedek’s name?
________________________________________________________ Psalm for the coming week: Psalm 93

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2. In Genesis 15:7-21 we read about the first covenant which God

established with Abraham. What was the covenant and the promise
God made to him?
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3. In Hebrews 7:11-21 we see that Jesus came from the tribe of Judah?
Which tribe was established to be priests and workers in the
Tabernacle?
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4. What do we learn about God’s amazing love and forgiveness when

we realize that priests are to be taken from the tribe of Levi? Who was
Levi and what do you know about him?
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 “THE BEST OF THE BEST and 4. The laws of the new covenant work from within. According to
THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT!” Jeremiah 31:31-34 what would the law of the new covenant look like
and where would it be written?
A 12 Week Bible Study in the Book of Hebrews to discover a deeper ________________________________________________________
intimacy with the Best of the best and the Greatest of the great – Jesus
Christ our Lord God. ________________________________________________________

Study #6 - The Best Promise and Our Greatest Companion
Hebrews 8:1-13
*Psalm of the Week: Psalm 93
** 2 Corinthians 1:20; Gal. 3:13-14, 26-29; 1 John 2:24
Introduction: Welcome, Opening Comments & Prayer
5. After reading Romans 8:1-11 make a list of what we have and what
we don’t have under the new covenant.
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What difference does this make in my life?
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Sharing of Psalm 93 with Participating Prayers _________________________________________________________

Today’s Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 8:1 –13

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1. Read Hebrews 8:1-2 & Ephesians 1:13, 14

We see here the crowning point of the whole Epistle. The Lord Jesus, Next week - The Greatest Purification and the Cleanest Clean
our great Eternal High Priest is seen here as Hebrews 9:1-28
a) ________________________________________ and
*Psalm of the week: Psalm 51
b) ________________________________________.

2. In Eph 1:13&14 how do we fit into the picture?

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3. Read Hebrews 8:3-7. We see that every high priest is appointed to

offer both gifts and sacrifices. If Jesus serves in our “Sanctuary” what
are his gifts and what are his sacrifices?
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How is the ministry of Jesus in his “body” or “sanctuary” better than

that of the priests in the Old Testament? See Romans 3:21-24
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 “THE BEST OF THE BEST and
THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT!”
A 12 Week Bible Study in the Book of Hebrews to discover a deeper
intimacy with the Best of the best and the Greatest of the great – Jesus
Christ our Lord God.
Study #7 - The Greatest Purification and The Cleanest Clean
Hebrews 9:1-29
*Psalm of the Week: Psalm 51
** Isaiah 1:18; Leviticus 16; Romans 8:1-4
Introduction: Welcome, Opening Comments & Prayer
Sharing of Psalm 51 with Participating Prayers
Today’s Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 9:1 – 29
3. Read Hebrews 9:10-22. Why was the shedding of blood so
important? When and where did it get started?
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What does the blood represent? ______________________________
4. In verses 13-15 the shedding of blood in the old system is compared
to the shedding of the blood of Jesus. What is the difference and what
do we need to do to apply the cleansing of his blood?
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5. What did Christ, our Eternal High Priest not need to do in order to
take away our sins?
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1. Read Hebrews 9:1-5 & Isaiah 1:18

In these first five verses the author gives us a picture of the place of
worship and the regulations for worship in the Old Covenant. Share
briefly what you have learned and how worship was very different from Next week: The Perfect and Greatest Sacrifice
the way we know worship today. Hebrews 10:1-18
Describe what people might see, hear, smell and experience when they
entered the Temple. *Psalm of the week: Psalm 40

2. Read Hebrews 9:6-10

What did the Holy Spirit reveal to the people in the keeping of these
regulations? _______________________________________________

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What were the gifts and sacrifices not able to achieve?

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 “THE BEST OF THE BEST and 4. In verse 15 we see another reference to the Holy Spirit and his work
THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT!” in our lives. What does he do and why do we continually need this
reminder? ________________________________________________
A 12 Week Bible Study in the Book of Hebrews to discover a deeper
intimacy with the Best of the best and the Greatest of the great – Jesus _________________________________________________________
Christ our Lord God.
5. What can we learn from verse 17&18? Why is it so difficult for us to
Study #8 The Perfect and Greatest Sacrifice understand that the wrong (the sin) we commit is actually forgiven and
Hebrews 10:1-18 not even remembered once we confess it?
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*Psalm of the Week: Psalm 40
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** Isaiah 53:5; 2 Corinthians 5:14-21; Ephesians 2:1-22
How can we encourage one another to accept God’s daily forgiveness?
Introduction: Welcome, Opening Comments & Prayer _________________________________________________________

Sharing of Psalm 40 with Participating Prayers _________________________________________________________

Today’s Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 10:1–18

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1. Read Hebrews 10:1-10 & Isaiah 53:5
After re-reading the Hebrew portion and then Isaiah 53:5 what is your Next week: Study #9 – Our Best Assurance Plan
response? ________________________________________________ Hebrews 10:19-39

________________________________________________________ *Psalm of the week: Psalm 100

2. In our lives what replaces the Mosaic sacrifices required to be made

every year? _______________________________________________

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3. Read Hebrews 10:11-18. When Christ sat down at the right hand of
God what is he waiting for? What is it that God considers perfect but
for us is still a process?
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 “THE BEST OF THE BEST and How might these verses cause doubt to creep into my mind?
THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT!” ________________________________________________________

A 12 Week Bible Study in the Book of Hebrews to discover a deeper ________________________________________________________

intimacy with the Best of the best and the Greatest of the great – Jesus
Christ our Lord God.
Study #9 Our Best Assurance Plan - Hebrews 10:19-39
*Psalm of the Week: Psalm 100
** 2 Corinthians 3:1-18, Titus 3:4-7, 1 Peter 1:3-21
Introduction: Welcome, Opening Comments & Prayer
5. Read 1 John 5:18-20
When we take our gift of salvation seriously we will not willfully
continue to sin. Why is this?
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Doubt is normal but the Holy Spirit is strong. Share what and how you
overcome doubt and discouragement.

Sharing of Psalm 100 with Participating Prayers **************

Today’s Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 10:19–39 Next Week: Study #10 – Faith – The Most Valuable Gift
Hebrews 11:1-40
1. Read Hebrews 10:19-23 & Titus 3:4-7
In the above Scriptures which words give you a fresh hope or *Psalm of the week: Psalm 96
reassurance in the choice you made to follow Christ?
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2. What type of situation or experience might cause you to doubt the

security of your salvation or position in Christ?
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3. Read Hebrews 10:24-25. Why is it so very important for believers

to meet together for worship and to encourage one another in their
faith? ___________________________________________________

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4. Read Hebrews 10:26-39

How do I know for sure that I am a born again believer?
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 “THE BEST OF THE BEST and
THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT!”
A 12 Week Bible Study in the Book of Hebrews to discover a deeper
intimacy with the Best of the best and the Greatest of the great – Jesus
Christ our Lord God.
Study #10: Faith – The Best & Most Valuable Gift
Hebrews 11:1-40
*Psalm of the Week: Psalm 96
** Romans 1:16&17; Habakkuk 2:4, 1 John 5:4&5
Introduction: Welcome, Opening Comments & Prayer
Sharing of Psalm 96 with Participating Prayers
Today’s Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 11:1–7, 8-16, 39.
A. Read Hebrews 11:1-7 Our Faith in the Now
1. In the light of what you know from Scripture and what you have
experienced describe your faith as you see it today. How would you
describe your faith today?
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4. How and why might it be easier (or more difficult) for us to exercise
our faith as clearly as they did?
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C. Read Hebrews 11:39&40, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Our Faith in Hind Sight
5. What is it we have in common with all believers who have gone
before us both in the old and in the new covenant?
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6. What does Paul challenge us to do or be (by faith)?
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Next Week: Study #11 – Our Best and Greatest Example
Hebrews 12

_______________________________________________________ *Psalm of the week: Psalm 99

2. What two things must we accept by faith in order to be in an

“acceptable standing” with God? (11:6)

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B. Read Hebrews 11:8-16. An Example of Faith for Us

3. How does knowing about the faith of Noah and Abram strengthen
our faith? ________________________________________________

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 “THE BEST OF THE BEST and
THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT!”
A 12 Week Bible Study in the Book of Hebrews to discover a deeper
intimacy with the Best of the best and the Greatest of the great – Jesus
Christ our Lord God.
Study #11 - Jesus – Our Best and Greatest Example
Hebrews 12:1-28
*Psalm of the Week: Psalm 99
**1 Peter 2:21-24; Romans 6:4-14, Colossians 3:4-17
Introduction: Welcome, Opening Comments & Prayer
Sharing of Psalm 99 with Participating Prayers
Today’s Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 12:1-28
A. Read Hebrews 12:1-4, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Keeping Our Focus
1. In light of what we shared last week about those who have gone
before us how should we respond?
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2. Why should we keep focused on Christ in the daily race of life?
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B. Read Hebrews 12:4-13. God Discipline’s Us
3. What does God use as discipline in our lives? What should his
discipline produce in our lives?
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How would you explain verse 12 & 13?
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4. Share how your faith has grown and how God my have used His
discipline in your life.
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C. Read Hebrews 12:14, 15, - 18-24
Comparing the Old with the New
5. What does the writer to the Hebrews compare in these verses? How
do we fit into this picture?
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6. Jesus is still our Mediator. What is it that we can see in our minds
eye when we come to God? See Heb.12:18-24
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Next Week: Study #12 – Our Best Response – A Sacrifice of Praise
Hebrews 13
*Psalm of the week: Psalm 23
 “THE BEST OF THE BEST and
THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT!”
A 12 Week Bible Study in the Book of Hebrews to discover a deeper
intimacy with the Best of the best and the Greatest of the great – Jesus
Christ our Lord God.
Study #12 - My Best Response – A Sacrifice of Praise
Hebrews 13
*Psalm of the Week: Psalm 23
**John 13:34-35, Genesis 28:15, Phil. 4:18-19
Introduction: Welcome, Opening Comments & Prayer
Sharing of Psalm 23 with Participating Prayers
Today’s Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 13
A. Read Hebrews 13:1-4 - Loving Relationships
4. In the midst of daily life issues the writer reminds his readers of two
thoughts to consider. What are they?
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C. Read Hebrews 13:7-16, Philippians 4:18&19
Praise and Confidence
5. List the review highlights the author touches on in these verses? (7-
16)
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6. In verse 15 & 16 the author tells his readers how they need to
respond with a sacrifice of praise. In word and deed what does this
mean for me? ______________________________________________
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1. What four relationships does the author touch on in these four

verses? Use one word to describe the action the author suggests for
each relationship. *************
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______________________________________________________ May the Lord bless you as you move on to your next study of the
Word.
2. Which one of the above listed relationships is or would be most
difficult for you and why? Yours because of Jesus our Messiah and Redeemer!
______________________________________________________ Marleen Bahr

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B. Read Hebrews 13:5&6 Money and Trust

3. Why do you think the author links marriage issues so closely with
the love of money & contentment?
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