WOW HOMEWORK DUE NOVEMBER 19

HEBREWS 5:14-6:8

 

 

NOTE:  The attached page will be the most important part of your homework this week.  It consists of an addendum I wrote to a commentary used the first time I taught Hebrews, some ten years ago. And you know what, I cannot improve upon it! I am asking you to highlight, study, and thoroughly peruse this attached sheet, and bring your questions to WOW with you!

Have a Blessed week!

 

 

  1. While still fresh in your mind, write down one poignant or moving observation about CHRIST OUR HIGH PRIEST from the last lecture…

 

  1. Read 5:14-6:8 carefully and slowly.  Now look at verses 4:14-16 initially.  These verses really represent a “definition of  maturity.” Please write this out in your own words…Write your own definition of maturity in faith! What analogy is given here that is helpful in describing growth?

 

  1. Continuing on this theme, list any signs of underdevelopment you find listed regarding the recipients of this letter (there are several—look carefully!)  to what do you think the term “solid food” refers?  Does vs. 14 suggest that believers should feed themselves or depend upon others to feed them? What difference does this make?  From 6:1, what phrase suggests how to “go on?”  How do “leave” and “go” suggest different actions?  Can you think of any application of this in your life right now?

 

  1. The author lists in verses 1-2 of chapter 6 the “building blocks” of our faith, items which he is saying we should MOVE PAST into maturity…what are these basic “blocks?”

 

  1. For verses 6:4-6—which are the most pivotal verses in the chapter (and some would argue, in the book!) I direct your attention to the enclosed addendum. Please read and study it carefully.

 

  1. Finally, what is the author saying in verses 9-12?  What are some of the attributes the Hebrew audience had shown that made the author confident they were truly saved??? Be specific!  What does verse 12 mean to you personally?