Better (October 09-February 10)
The book of Hebrews is a letter written to Jewish believers who were being pressured to forsake their Christian confession. The letter is one that reminds us that life in Christ is better than any other option. Hence, we have titled our study of the book of Hebrews “Better.”
January 10 – A Better Priesthood (Hebrews 7:1-28)
Key Verses: “So Jesus has also become the guarantee of a better covenant. Now many have become ⌊Levitical⌋ priests, since they are prevented by death from remaining in office. But because He remains forever, He holds His priesthood permanently. Therefore, He is always able to save those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them” (Hebrews 7:22-25, HCSB)
Theme – Jesus, like Melchizidek, is a more capable priest and engages in a better priesthood on behalf of the believer.
January 17 – Vince Losetto will be filling our pulpit. Pastor Deer will be speaking this Sunday at the Highland Baptist Church in Grove City, Ohio.
January 24 – A Better Covenant (Hebrews 8:1-9:28)
Key Verses: “For if that first ⌊covenant⌋ had been faultless, there would have been no occasion for a second one” (Hebrews 8:7, HCSB).
Theme – The New Covenant
January 31 – A Better Sacrifice (Hebrews 10:1-39)
Key Verses: “But this man, after offering one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God” (Hebrews 10:12, HCSB)… “Now where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer an offering for sin” (Hebrews 10:18, HCSB).
Theme – By dying for our sin, Jesus proves to be a better sacrifice. There is nowhere else for us to turn.
February 7 – A Better Way (Hebrews 11:1-40)
Key Verses: “Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen” (Hebrews 11:1, HCSB).
Theme – Faith is the better way to God.
February 14 – A Better Example (Hebrews 12:1-29)
Key Verses: “Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that lay before Him endured a cross and despised the shame and has sat down at the right hand of God’s throne” (Hebrews 12:1-2, HCSB).
Theme – Our lives should follow Jesus, a better example of suffering and endurance
February 21 – A Better Lifestyle (Hebrews 13:1-25)
Key Verses: “Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.” (Hebrews 13:16, HCSB).
Theme – Life in Christ brings us to a better way of living.
