FLESHING OUT YOUR FAITH

A STUDY IN HEBREWS

Holding Fast in Forgiveness

4:14-16; 5:1-10

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Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Hebrews 4:16

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Stay near to ChristLive with confidence in His grace

Accept His mercyHe is there in a time of need

DISCUSSION GUIDE

1. Compare/contrast the qualifications of an earthly high priest and Jesus the ultimate High Priest.

(v. 14a) Of the earth

(v. 14c) Sons of men

(v. 15) Sinful

(v. 5:1) Appointed by men

(v. 5:1d) Offers gifts & sacrifices

From the heavens

Son of God

Tempted in all things without sin

Appointed by God

Is The gift and sacrifice

Earthly High Priest Jesus our High Priest

(v. 5:2) Beset with weakness

(v. 5:4-6) Receives honor by being called

(v. 5:7) Tried to live in piety

(v. 5:8-9) Sacrificed other things

(v. 5:10) Designated by men

Never succumbed to weakness

Gave honor to His Father who appointed Him

Is piety

Sacrificed Himself for the salvation of others

Designated by God

Earthly High Priest Jesus our High Priest

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2. How can you have confidence that you can find grace in a time of need? (v.

4:16)

a. Holding fast through prayer.b. Holding fast to the promise of forgiveness.

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3. Do you pray with confidence or doubt?

If doubt, how can this change?

a. Claim the promises of Scripture.b. Record requests and answers.c. Pray often not just when you have

great needs.

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4. What is the significance of the writer of Hebrews quoting (Psalm 2:7) in (v. 5)?

Paul explained the meaning of this quote in (Acts 13:33-34). This does not refer to

Jesus being born but to Jesus being resurrected. He is the only High Priest

that died and was resurrected

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5. Jesus is our High Priest “forever”, how should this impact your daily living?

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6. What is the significance of Jesus being from the order of

Melchizedek? (vs. 6,10)

a. Melchizedek is the only priest who was also a king.

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6. What is the significance of Jesus being from the order of Melchizedek? (vs.

6,10)b. As far as the Old Testament record

Melchizedek did not die. (see Heb. 7:1-5) Of course he died at some point but we have no record of it.

c. Jesus is seen as a heavenly High Priest because He did not belong to the tribe

of Levi which is the earthly priest line.

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7. What does the phrase “being made perfect” in (v. 9) imply?

The word perfect means “complete.” Jesus is our complete, perfect sacrifice

and gives eternal life

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8. Does the phrase in (v. 9) “them that obey Him” suggest that one can lose his salvation through disobedience?

Absolutely not! It means “to trust God” to put your faith in Christ

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9. What adjustments do you need to make to “hold fast” in the forgiveness provided by the Great High Priest?

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Step 1 Stay Near to ChristStep 2 Live with confidence in God’s graceStep 3 Accept His mercyStep 4 Claim the promise that He is there

for you

Praise Him for His promise to be there for you.

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