Hebrews

Hebrews 12:2

Theme: Priesthood of Christ

Key Chapter: 11

Key Verse: 12:2

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

13 chapters; 303 verses; 6897 words

Grade: 7.9

AUTHOR

The Holy Spirit of God by inspiration (2 Timothy 3:16) through Paul (Title page of book)

There are several suggested authors.

Paul – however I believe to be the author based on the Evidence.

Because the early church believed he was the author.

Because of the characteristic closing of the epistle (13:25; cf. 2 Thess. 3:17, 18).

Because of the expression “the just shall live by faith.” This expression is an Old Testament quote (Hab. 2:4) which is used three times in the New Testament (Rom. 1:17; Gal. 3:11; Heb. 10:38). The argument here is that inasmuch as Paul used the expression the first two times, he probably used it on the third occasion here in Hebrews.

Because of Peter’s statement in 2 Peter 3:15, 16. Here Peter states that Paul had written to the same people he was addressing, the Jews of the dispersion (1 Pet. 1:1; 2 Pet. 3:1). Peter then refers to Paul’s letter as Scripture. The book of Hebrews is the only New Testament book which fits this description.

Because it was written from Italy (13:24) by a friend of Timothy (13:23) who was in prison at the time (10:34). This would tie in with Paul’s imprisonment as recorded in Acts 28.

Written: A.D.68

Outline:

I.A Superior Person. Chs.1-6

II.A Superior Priesthood. Chs.7-10

III.A Superior Principle. Chs.11-13

Hebrews 9:1 “Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary.”

“Divine”

(adjective) Of from or like God

(verb) supernatural insight

(1828) pertaining to the true God

The SUPPLIES of war. I. Supernatural Service.

Hebrews 9:1

Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary.

“divine service”

II. Supernatural Source.

2 Peter 1:3

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

“divine power”

III. Supernatural Saviour.

2 Peter 1:4

Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

“divine nature”

Conclusion:

Do you have anything supernatural about you?

Preached at Livesay 11/11/2017