ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
BOOK OF HEBREWS
October 12, 2007
A TEACHING OUTLINE
The following is the outline for our Bible study in the book of Hebrews. Hebrews is perhaps the least studied book in the Church today, but one of the most important in understanding the relationship and differences of the two Covenants and the Church and Israel. Christian Zionists in particular need to read and study the book of Hebrews so as not to be confused with the secular nation of Israel in the prophetic plan of God as well as who are the chosen people today. Too many unlearned believers who do not understand the progressive nature of biblical revelation see two separate covenants – one for Israel and one for the Church. In so doing, they have developed a “double-mindedness” not taught by the Scriptures. In addition, they have an “Old Testament mentality” and in many ways, have either tried to Judaize Christianity or made Judaism even superior to Christianity. Countless numbers of Christians have migrated to “Torah Congregations” (Christians Jews who stress the Law or who mix Law with Grace) thinking they are “perfected Christians” by adding the Law to their faith. The books of Hebrews and Galatians debunk that false theology.
Ann Coulter, in an interview with MSNBC’s Donny Deutsch (a Jew), accused her of insulting Judaism when she said Jews are perfected Christians. Admittedly, Ann’s witness to the left-wing talk show host was anemic and she incorrectly said “that Christians are perfected Jews.” The New Covenant does not teach any such theology. Christians are new creations in Christ Jesus and one part of the “One New Man.” Both Jews and Gentiles lose their ethnic identity when they accept Christ. Paul said that after he became a Christian, he recognized no man in the flesh, meaning, he was no longer hung-up with his ethnicity as a former Jew and a Judaizer. One of the stumblingblocks to Jews for accepting Christ is they are afraid they will lose their ethnicity as a Jew. Again, the apostle Paul said that in Christ there is no longer Jew or Gentile, but a new man (Eph. 2:15-16; Gal. 3:28). It is time Christians stop trying to become completed Jews and become the One New Man the New Covenant stresses. For those who will complete this study of Hebrews, you will never again attempt to mix Judaism, Torah worship and Christianity. Christianity is far superior to Judaism and Torah worship.
Scroll down past the outline for the introduction to our study today. I recommend that you print these studies and keep them in a three-ring binder for future reading and study.
Introduction
Chapter 1 – The Superiority of Christ
- over the Prophets 1:1-3
- to angels 1:4-14; 7-9; 10-13
Chapter 2 – The Superiority of Christ – Cont’d
- to angels 2:1-4; 5-18
Chapter 3 – The Superiority of Christ – Cont’d
- to Moses 3:1-19
Chapter 4 – Superiority of Christ – Cont’d
- to Joshua 4: 1-16
Chapter 5 – Superiority of Christ – Cont’d
- to Aaron5:1-14
Chapter 6 – Infancy and Maturity 6: 1-3
- Apostasy 6:4-6
- The Twofold Ministry of the Holy Spirit 6: 4-6
- The Professions 6: 7-8
- The Kinds of believers 6: 9-11
- Perseverance 6:12-15
- Christ the Anchor of the Soul 6: 16-20
Chapter 7 – Melchizedek 7:1-10
- The Priesthood Changed 7: 11-16
- Judaism Set Aside 7: 17-34
- The Prefect Priest 7: 25-28
Chapter 8 – The Perfect Priest Cont’d 8: 1-5
- The Two Covenants 8: 6-13
Chapter 9 – The Tabernacle 9: 1-5
- The Contrasted Priesthood 9: 6-12
- Eternal Redemption 9:11-14
- Christ the Mediator 9: 15
- The New Covenant 9: 16-22
- The Great Sacrifice 9: 23-28
Chapter 10 – Animal Sacrifices 10: 1-4
- The Incarnation of Jesus 10: 5-7
- The Body of Christ – An offering for Sin 10: 7-10
- The Perfecting of the Church 10:11-14
- Sanctification 10:15-18
- Access to God 10:19-23
- Perseverance 10: 23-24
- Apostasy 10: 25-27
- The Doom of Apostates 10: 28-31
- Tribulation 10: 32-34
- Soul Salvation 10: 35-39
Chapter 11 – The Definition of Faith 11:1-3
- The Hall of Faith 11: 4-32
- The Achievements of Faith 11: 33-34
- The Pinnacle of Faith 11: 35-40
Chapter 12 – The Demands of Faith 12: 1
- The Object of Faith 12: 2
- The Call to Remain Steadfast 12: 3-4
- Divine Chastisement 12: 5-11
- Second Call to Steadfastness 12: 12-13
- The Challenge to Be Diligent 12: 14
- The Challenge of Examination 12: 15
- Warning Against Falling into Apostasy 12: 16-17
- The Inferiority of Judaism 12: 18-19
- The Superiority of Christianity 12: 22-24
- The Challenge to Hear 12: 25-26
- Judaism Obsolete 12: 26-27
- The Foundation of Christianity 12: 27
- Christ’s Kingdom 12: 28
- A Final Warning 12:28-29
Chapter 13 – Brotherly Love 13: 1-3
- Marriage 13: 4
- Covetousness 13:5
- Contentment 13: 5-6
- Motivation for faithfulness 13: 7-8
- The Established Heart 13: 8-9
- The Christian Altar 13: 10
- Christ our Sin Offering 13: 11-12
- Outside the Camp 13: 12-14
- Christian Sacrifices 13: 15-16
- Obedience to Rulers 13: 17
- The Good Conscience 13: 18-19
- The Call to Prayer for Christian Ministers 13: 18-19
- The Apostle’s Prayer 13: 20-21
- Divine Exhortations 13: 22
- Spiritual Freedom 13: 23
- Conclusion 13: 24-25
Sub Topics
The Spiritual Tribe of Judah - the Church
The Relationship of the House of Israel, the House of Judah, and the House of Edom-Esau
The Birth Right and the Dominion Mandate
The Laws of Captivity and Tribulation
The Wooden Yoke and the Iron Yoke
The Coming Messianic Kingdom Will Not Be Jewish
Dual Covenant Theology - Can the Jews be Saved in the Present or Future Age Apart From Christ Jesus?
The Good and Bad Figs of Jeremiah 24
Why the Old City of Jerusalem Will Be Finally Destroyed
The Two Jerusalem's of the Old Testament
The Falling Away of Hebrews 6:6; Why it Has Nothing to do With Losing One's Salvation, But a Warning to Apostates
The Superiority of Christ and the Church Over Judaism
What is Replacement Theology? What Has Replaced What?
Why Judaism is Not Recognized By Christ
The Correlation of Hebrews and Romans 9-11
The Correlation of Hebrews and the Book of Revelation