New Testament Survey
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
HEBREWS
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
- Name the author of the book of Hebrews.
- Identify to whom the book of Hebrews was written.
- State the purpose for the book of Hebrews.
- Write the Key Verse of the book of Hebrews from memory.
- State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Hebrews.
INTRODUCTION
AUTHOR: Paul
TO WHOM: Jewish (Hebrew) believers
PURPOSE: To present Jesus Christ as superior over all.
KEY VERSE: Hebrews 8:6
LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: Jesus is the mediator of a better covenant established on better promises.
MAIN CHARACTERS: Paul, Abraham, Moses, Aaron, Melchizedek. See also the list of names in Hebrews chapter 11.
OUTLINE
I. The superior exponent: Jesus is superior to the prophets: Hebrews 1:1-4
A. God's revelation by the prophets to the fathers: Hebrews 1:1
1. At various times.
2. In various manners.
B. God's revelation by His Son: Hebrews 1:2-4
1. God now has spoken through Christ: Hebrews 1:2
2. Universal dominion has been given the Son: Hebrews 1:2
3. Christ's redemptive work is accomplished: Hebrews 1:3-4