The Book of Hebrews

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Hebrews 1

The author of Hebrews opens with a breathtaking declaration of the absolute supremacy of Jesus Christ, proving from t...

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Hebrews 2

Because salvation is brought through the superior Son, we must pay close attention to the message and not neglect suc...

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Hebrews 3

Believers are exhorted to consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest, and to not harden their hearts like the Israel...

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Hebrews 4

There remains a Sabbath rest for God's people; therefore, believers should strive to enter that rest, being dili...

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Hebrews 5

The author explains the qualifications and appointment of a high priest, pointing to Jesus, who was appointed by God ...

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Hebrews 6

The author warns against apostasy, encouraging believers to press on to maturity and emphasizing God's faithfuln...

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Hebrews 7

The superiority of the priesthood of Melchizedek, and therefore of Jesus, over the Levitical priesthood.

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Hebrews 8

Jesus is the mediator of a new and better covenant established on better promises.

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Hebrews 9

Christ's sacrifice is superior to the Old Testament sacrifices because it provides eternal redemption and cleans...

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Hebrews 10

Christ's sacrifice is a one-time offering that perfects those who are sanctified, leading to a call to persevere...

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Hebrews 11

Faith, exemplified by Old Testament figures, is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not se...

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Hebrews 12

The author exhorts believers to run the race with endurance, looking to Jesus as the ultimate example, and to embrace...

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Hebrews 13

Live out practical Christian love, including hospitality, compassion, honoring marriage, and avoiding greed; obey lea...

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