Homework Due: 3-17-04

HEBREWS 10: 1-18

The Problem is a Shadow – Hebrews 10:1-4

1. List at least three weaknesses in the Law. (vv.1-4)

2. What profitable use did the Law serve? (See Galatians 3:23-24; Romans 3:20; 4:14, 7:1)

The Answer is the Son – Hebrews 10: 5-7

3. Read Psalm 40:6-8. God instituted sacrifices. How then, would you explain the displeasure voiced in verses 5-6 of Hebrews 10?

4. Read Luke 22:42; John 1:10-12; 4:34; Romans 5:9-11; Philippians 2:5-11. How do those verses distinguish the sacrifice of Jesus from all others?

5. Read Luke 4:14-21. Remark on any connection that can be made to Hebrews 10:7.

The Lesson Concerns Surrender - Hebrews 10:8-10

6. List those things that have been surrendered or sacrificed.

7. For what purpose were these things surrendered?

8. Read I Samuel 15:22-23 and Romans 12:1-2. What did Jesus surrender that we are also called to surrender in order to obey and please God?

9. How can Christians assist one another in the effort to be holy (verse 10), to “live in peace…and to be holy” (12:14)

a. Would you say this is a duty, privilege, or choice? Why?

The Solution Involves Sacrifice – Hebrews 10:11-14

10. Verse 11 reminds us of Hebrews 7:11, 27; 8:1; 10:1, 3. Why do you think the point is repeated again and again?

11. According to verses 12-13, what has been done and what remains to occur?

12. How do the following verses enhance your understanding of this Hebrews section of Scripture?

a. Ephesians 1:18-23

b. Colossians 3:1-4

The Confirmation Concerns the Spirit – Hebrews 10:15-18

13. The teaching of Jeremiah 31:33-34 is summarized in verse 16-17 and a conclusion is reached by our author.

a. What is that conclusion?

b. Which verse contains it?

14. Read John 17:1-3 with 10:18.

a. How has forgiveness come?

b. How long will it last?

c. Why is there “no longer any sacrifice for sin”?

PERSONAL EVALUATION: The doctrinal division of the book of Hebrews ends. The argument rests: The Father, Son, and Spirit have provided eternal salvation. “Therefore” follows verse 19; the author begins to teach the logical application of the truth. And what is that truth? Look at the summary before proceeding: the priesthood of Christ makes straight our access to God, makes sure our intercession, and makes our consciences clean. Do you believe that? Now we begin to look at how that truth should affect our behavior.