Hebrews 1: God Revealed in Jesus Christ
To whom do you think the writer of Hebrews is speaking, to non-believing Jews, to Christians with a Jewish heritage, or to Gentile converts? Why?
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The writer of Hebrews does not identify himself. Who do you think it was? Why?
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Other than words spoken by prophets, in what ways does God speak to people?
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If someone were to say, “God told me . . .” how might we know whether we have heard the truth?
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King James
Why does Jesus deserve the highest place of honor?
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How is Jesus different from the angels?
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King James
What does wind and fire have to do with ministry?
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Why is the eternal reign of Christ a triumph for some and a terror for others?
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If Jesus was born in Bethlehem, how could he have created Earth and the universe?
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“Forever” is an infinitely long time. Scientists tell us that even the sun won’t last that long. How can anything or anyone last forever?
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How will the enemies of Christ be put under his control?
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To what extent do you think angels are involved in people’s affairs—past, present, and future?