Hebrews Chapter 13 final

SLIDE 1 “WELCOME TO BIBLE STUDY”

I never thought about the Hebrews may have been thinking these things

In turning to Christ, these Hebrews lost the temple and its priesthood and sacrifices;

Did they gain a lot more in receiving Christ? Can we point out some things?

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Hebrews 13:13–14 (NASB95)

13 So, let us go out to Him outside the camp, bearing His reproach.

14 For here we do not have a lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is to come.

REPROACH - insult, disgrace, public shame

could bring on a whole new meaning to take up our cross and follow Him

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Matthew 16:24 (NASB95)

24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.

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Matthew 16:25 (NASB95)

25 “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.

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NOTE; The readers of this epistle were looking for a way to continue as Christians while escaping the persecution that would come from unbelieving Jews. “It cannot be done,” the writer stated in so many words. “Jerusalem is doomed. Get out of the Jewish religious system and identify with the Saviour who died for you.” There can be no room for compromise.

Now take all this we just learned and apply it to the next several verses

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Hebrews 13:15 (NASB95)

15 Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name.

Would this be a spiritual sacrifice or material sacrifice?

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Hebrews 13:16 (NASB95)

16 And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Spiritual sacrifice or material sacrifice?

The first spiritual sacrifice is continual praise to God (Heb. 13:15). The words of praise from our lips, coming from our hearts, is like beautiful fruit laid on the altar. How easy it is for suffering saints to complain, but how important it is for them to give thanks to God.

The second spiritual sacrifice is good works of sharing (Heb. 13:16). This would certainly include the hospitality mentioned in Hebrews 13:2, as well as the ministry to prisoners in Hebrews 13:3. “Doing good” can cover a multitude of ministries: sharing food with the needy; transporting people to and from church or other places; sharing money; perhaps just being a helpful neighbor.

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Hebrews 13:17 (NASB95)

17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.

I thought we could all speak or share about how these points are important in our walk and journey

this next verse builds from the previous verses

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Hebrews 13:18–19 (NASB95)

18 Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a good conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things.

19 And I urge you all the more to do this, so that I may be restored to you the sooner.

The emphasis again on importance of how we conduct ourselves

Emphasis on importance to pray for each other

prayer identified like what in the tabernacle?

And now the authors final gives the final charge

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Hebrews 13:20 (NASB95)

20 Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord,

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Hebrews 13:21 (NASB95)

21 equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

This a prophet prayer over them or seems it very well could be

This next verse proves for us how valuable the word is and how we need to cling to it

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Hebrews 13:22 (NASB95)

22 But I urge you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

“bear” here means endure be patient

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Hebrews 13:23 (NASB95)

23 Take notice that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom, if he comes soon, I will see you.

What Timothy’s relationship to the group was, we do not know. He was a prominent minister in that day and most of the Christians would either know him or know about him. These personal touches remind us that God is interested in individuals and not just in groups of people.

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Hebrews 13:24–25 (NASB95)

24 Greet all of your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy greet you.

25 Grace be with you all.

The writer may have been in Italy at the time this was written

There is that “grace” be with you all

SLIDE 15 “THE BOOK OF HEBREWS”