Zoom Bible Study Class –28 MAY 2025 at 07:00 PM EST

Meeting ID: 848-9423-0612
Pass Code: 669872
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84894230612?pwd=Zk1ESitzbGZwTlJyV21UZXY5aTVPZz09

(Rev Charles Franklin Facilitating)

Hebrews

 

What we studied;  May 21, 2025

 

Chapter 1:     The introductory chapter that speaks primarily to Jews in A.D. 60 that are living through a transition from the Law of Moses in Judaism and the Grace of Jesus via the new expression of Christianity.  The primary theme is to show the evolution and superiority of Christ Jesus over the Law.

 

Verse 1-4;   The author picks up with the Word of God that came to His People by way of the Prophets and quicky shows that now He has spoken by His Son Jesus. Verse 3 specifically states that Jesus is the radiance of God’s Glory and the exact representation of His being.  He was made lower than the Angels (human) but has become superior to all including Angels.

 

Verse 5;  The author quotes scriptures (which the Jews knew well and believed) to make the argument of his thesis.  From the Psalms, Isaiah, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, he establishes Jesus in the Torah. Jesus is the Son of God, firstborn among of God in creation.  

 

Verses 6-7;  Let the Angels worship Him. The Angels whom He makes a moving wind of spirit and His servants that He makes flames of fire. 

 

Verses  8-9;   God established the Throne on which Jesus sits, and it is eternal. His Kingdom is one of righteousness and a terror to wickedness.    

 

Verses 10-12;  The foundations of all things were laid by Jesus. Even the Heavens are the work of His hands.  And to affirm the Word; “Heaven and Earth shall all pass away, but the Word is forever.”  Jesus is the ‘Word.’

 

Verses  13-14;  God says to Jesus; “Sit at my right hand till I make your enemies your footstool.”  And the Father commands all the Angels to serve the Son as ministering spirits for all those that will inherit Salvation.

 

What we will study;  May 28, 2025

 

Chapter 2:  In this chapter the author establishes the urgency of the message he writes.

 

Verses 1-4;  There is the threat of ‘slipping away’ from the faith due to slackness, lackadaisicalness, not taking Christ seriously.  But if the Angels of old warned of the penalty of backsliding and disobedience in the Law, how much more is the dread of the outcome of ignoring such a wonderful salvation that has now come through Christ Jesus.

 

Verses 5-8;  The fate of the World and mankind is not in the hands of the Angels, but in the hands of Christ Jesus.

 

Verses 10-13;  Jesus had to come as a man and be subject to all the frailties of man that he could be a judge of men.   So, the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of one family.  Jesus said that if you are ashamed of me before men, I will be ashamed of that one before the Father.  But Jesus says I am not ashamed of you and I will declare your name in the presence of the congregation.  I will be with you and in your midst as your brother and your friend.

Verses 14-18;  He was born of the same substance (flesh and blood) as his brothers and sisters.  This was done so that he may die as flesh and blood, for flesh and blood. That the enemies of flesh and blood may be overcome and ultimately destroyed.  Those enemies have held humanity in the bond of slavery from the times of Adam.  Yet He came that you (descendants of Abraham) may be set free from this slavery. But not you only but to all that believe on Jesus may have this freedom.  He is able for he endured all the temptations and sufferings you endure, but without sin.