Hebrews 13 (NIV) The writer of the Book of Hebrews, has taught largely on Christ, faith, grace, and the benefits of the gospels. Lastly, the warnings against apostasy. The writer was also concerned that the idea of returning to some traditional practices of Judaism might be hindering the people. He choses to close with exhortation,… Read More »

Hebrews 12 (NIV) 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For… Read More »

Paul has established his argument to the Hebrews to validate the ministry of Jesus and the new covenant, and has recommended a life of faith, as the best way to avoid falling into apostasy in the previous chapters. Now, he expands on the nature and fruit of living this life of faith. He shows the… Read More »

Hebrews 10 (NIV) Paul knew very well that the Hebrew Christians were very stuck on the Levitical law. So he made his point over and over to them with many arguments and examples in order to wean them off of it. In this chapter he shows the Levitical priesthood and their sacrifices to be only… Read More »

Hebrews 9 (NIV) The apostle Paul , having declared the Old-Testament dispensation antiquated and gone away, proceeds to show the Hebrew people the correspondence between the Old Testament and the New; and that whatever was excellent in the Old was representative of the New, which therefore must as far exceed the Old; as the substance… Read More »

Hebrews 8 (NIV) The High Priest of a New Covenant 1 Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, 2 and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set… Read More »

Hebrews 7 (NIV) Melchizedek the Priest In this chapter, Paul expands upon the subject of Jesus as High Priest from Hebrews 2. The Hebrews were interested in Jesus as High Priest but had significant objections because Jesus did not come from the priestly tribe of Levi, or the priestly family of Aaron, in that tribe.… Read More »