The Tasks of Spiritual Maturity: Hebrews 12:12-29

Do This! – Hebrews 12:12-15

1. What are the two tasks Christians owe to one another (v.15)?

2. What to do has been stated. But how can it be done? List your own ideas.

a.

b.

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Do “Not” Do This – Hebrews 12:16-17

3. According to Genesis 25:29-34, what was Esau’s attitude toward the privilege birthright?

4. Describe the blessing from Deuteronomy 21:15-17.

5. Do you think the events of Genesis 27:35-41 indicate tears of real repentance? Give the reasons for your conclusion.

6. What is the warning for us in this record?

7. What are the two sins we are to avoid (v.16)?

8. How are the two sins:

a. Similar in their effect?

b. A negative reflection of verse 14?

You Are “Not” Here! – Hebrews 12:18-21

9. What was it that caused a common mountain to be so uncommon? (Exodus 19:12-19; 20:18-21; Deuteronomy 4:9-13)

You Have Come Here! – Hebrews 12:22-24

10. What danger has been suggested throughout Hebrews that necessitates this remarkable contrast of “mountains”?

11. What encouragement does the present tense “You have come” give to Christians?

12. Briefly describe those with whom we share Mount Zion.

1. “angels in joyful assembly” (Hebrews 1:14; Revelation 19:4-10)

2. “the church.…whose names are written in heaven” (Luke 10:19-20)

3. “God, the judge of all men” (I Samuel 2:6-10; Hebrews 4:13)

4. “righteous men made perfect” (Hebrews 10:12-14; Philippians 3:8-12)

5. “Jesus the mediator” (Hebrews8:6; 9:15; I Timothy 2:5)

Remember These Things – Hebrews 12:25-29

13. Who are “they” in verse 25, and who warned them? (See 3:7-17)

14. Who warns us, and why is this warning (vv.25-27) even more significant? (See 10:1-18)

15. What specific truths about the kingdom of God are mentioned in Daniel 7:13-14?

16. How should “receiving a kingdom” (a present process) affect our attitude and behavior, according to Luke 12:27-34?

17. How should “receiving a kingdom” affect our worship, according to Hebrews 12:28?