Bible study.......... Hebrews
Syllabus for the Study of Hebrews
Course Objectives:
The main theme of Hebrews is considered by many to be "the absolute Surpremacy of Christ."
The message of Hebrews can be summed up in three words, "Christ is better." Christ is better than the angels. Christ is better than Moses.
But the heart of the argument comes in Hebrews 4:14-10:18. Christ is a better priest that the Aaronic priesthood. Christ offers a better sacrifice. He is a better tabernacle. He is a better altar. His priestly work is superior to that of the Old Testament.
Exhortation is the second element in the message of Hebrews. Exhortations not to neglect the superiority of Christ appear regularly (five warnings). The great faith chapter in Hebrews 11 lists numerous examples of past heroes who had looked forward to the coming Messiah.
Another great theme that moves through the book of Hebrews is the concept of a pilgrim people. The “Exodus Story” is a key element of both the Old and New Testament. The model of Israel in the Old Testament is foundational. Israel was on a two-fold journey. The first and most obvious journey was the journey out of Egypt and into the Promised land.
The Christians are pilgrim people much in the same way as Israel from bondage of sin (Egypt) to the Promised Land (Heaven).
Just like Abraham we the Christian is looking for a City whose foundation and builder is God (Heb 11:10).
Course Assignments:
Superior to Old Testament Prophets
Superior to Angels
Warning "Don't Drift"
Superior to Moses
Warning "Don't Defect"
Superior to Aaron & Priesthood
Warning "Don't Degenerate"
Superior to Old Testament Covenant
Warning "Don't Despise"
Warning "Don't Deny"
Each Bible study lesson of the Four Soils Ministry Bible School's study of Hebrews contains ten questions, with most questions requiring a brief written response. A person who is familiar with the book of Hebrews will find they can complete most lessons can in a few hours.
Students are encouraged to set a goal to complete at least one lesson per week, however this is not mandatory.
The structure of Four Soils Ministry’s free Bible Study and philosophy of Four Soils Ministry’s free Bible School allows for each student to proceed at their own rate of speed with out impacting the process of others.
Course Procedures:
(1) Each Bible Study lesson of Hebrews is sent by email to the student. The Students can interact with their instructor by email to ask questions, make comments, or ect.
(2) Each Bible Study lesson of Hebrews when completed is returned to Four Soils Ministry by the Internet for grading.
(3) Each Bible Study lesson of Hebrews is graded pass or fail by an instructor, comments will be sent back to the student.
(4) The role of Four Soils Ministry is to provide structure, encouragement, and feedback. The learning and effort is the responsibility of the student.
(5) The next Bible study Lesson in Hebrews will be sent to the student after a passing grade is obtained on the previous Lesson. If a student’s response to a lesson is not satisfactory ( a passing response), the student will be notified and given suggestions on how to obtain a passing grade. The student cannot receive the next Lesson in Hebrews until a passing grade is achieved.
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