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1 Route 66 Understanding Hebrews Dr. Stephen Rummage, Senior Pastor Bell Shoals Baptist Church October 25, 2017 Jesus, Our Great High Priest Hebrews 4:14-16 Let us hold fast our confession. Hebrews 4:14 (ESV) 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. Hebrews 4:15 (ESV) 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. Hebrews 4:16 (ESV) 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. 1. His Priesthood Hebrews 4:14 (ESV) Since then we have a great High Priest … 2. His Position Hebrews 4:14 (ESV) … who has passed through the heavens … 3. His Personality Hebrews 4:14 (ESV) … Jesus, the Son of God … 4. His Participation Hebrews 4:15 (ESV) For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses … 5. His Perfection Hebrews 4:15 (ESV) … but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
2 6. His Provision Hebrews 4:16 (ESV) 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.
Understanding Hebrews Meaning: Named for the recipient of the letter Author: Unknown Audience: Three distinct groups of Hebrews Believers in Jesus Christ who suffered rejection and persecution Unbelievers intellectually convinced, but spiritually uncommitted to Jesus Unbelievers exposed to the gospel, but not convinced of its truth Date of Writing: 64-68 AD Theme: All believers have direct access to God under the new covenant. Key Verses: Hebrews 4:14-16 Notes of Interest: Hebrews has 86 references to the Old Testament Hebrews is called the fifth Gospel Four Gospels describe what Jesus did on earth Hebrews describes what Jesus is doing in heaven Names and Titles given to Jesus in Hebrews: Son (1:2) The Apostle (3:1) Heir (1:2) Christ (3:6) Firstborn (1:6) Surety (7:22) God (1:8) Mediator (8:6) Lord (2:3) Author (12:2) Captain (2:10; 12:2) Finisher (12:2) High Priest (2:17) Shepherd (13:20)
Route 66: The Highway of Redemption from Genesis to Revelation Bell Shoals Baptist Church - Dr. Stephen Rummage, Senior Pastor
Structure of Hebrews I. The Superiority of Jesus’ Position (Hebrews 1:1-4:13) a. He is Better Than the Prophets (1:1-3) i. Because of the Father’s Declaration of Him ii. Because of the Father’s Description of Him b. He is Better Than the Angels (1:4-2:18) i. Because of His Rank (1:4) ii. Because of His Relationship (1:5-6) iii. Because of His Reign (1:8) iv. Because of His Righteousness (1:8) v. Because of His Redemptive Ministry (2:5-18) c. He is Better Than Moses (3:1-19) d. He is Better Than Joshua (4:1-13) II. The Superiority of Jesus’ Priesthood (Hebrews 4:14-7:28) a. Jesus as Sympathetic High Priest (4:14-15) b. Move from Elementary Principles to Perfection (6:1) c. Perfection is Not Through Levitical Priesthood (7:11) d. Jesus is the Perfect High Priest (7:28) III. The Superiority of Jesus’ Priestly Ministry (Hebrews 8:1-10:18) a. A Better High Priest (8:1-2) b. A Better Covenant (8:8-13) c. A Better Sanctuary (9:1-12) d. A Better Sacrifice (9:13-10:18) IV. The Superiority of Faith (Hebrews 10:19-12:29) a. Assurance Through Faith (10:19-23) b. Endurance Through Faith (10:32-36) c. Faith Described (11:1) d. Faith Exemplified (11:8-40) e. Faith Preserved (12:1-29) V. The Superiority of Christian Behavior (Hebrews 13:1-17) a. In Regard to People (13:1-9) b. In Regard to God (13:10-17)
Route 66: The Highway of Redemption from Genesis to Revelation Bell Shoals Baptist Church - Dr. Stephen Rummage, Senior Pastor