Hebrews Closing Comments

Bible Text: Hebrews 13:22-25 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2011, Hebrews

Northwest Bible Church – April 10, 2011 – Worship Service – Alan Conner

Heb. 13:22-25

Closing Comments

 

Intro

 

A. CLOSING COMMENTS (vv. 22-25).

 

1) Bear with my “brief” words (v. 22).

2) Timothy and I hope to see you soon (v. 23).

3) Greetings exchanged (v. 24).

4) Grace be with you all (v. 25).

 

 

B. CLOSING SUMMARY

 

Message of the book: Author writes to Jewish believers, many of whom are spiritually immature (5:11), with this message – – – do not go back to the dead works of Judaism but draw near and hold fast to Christ, your only hope of salvation.

 

Outline of the book:

 

1) Christ is superior to Judaism (chs. 1-10).

a) Christ is the last Word of God’s _______________________ (1:1-2)

b) Christ is superior to the _______________ (1:3-2:18).

c) Christ is superior to _____________ (3:1-19).

d) Christ is superior to _________________ (4:1-13).

e) Christ is greater than ________________ (4:14-7:28).

f) Christ ushered in a superior ______________ (8:1-10:39).

2) Imitate the persevering faith of those who preceded you (ch. 11).

3) Fix your eyes on Jesus and the heavenly Mt. Zion (ch. 12).

4) Final exhortations (ch. 13).

 

C. CLOSING HIGHLIGHTS

 

1) The ________________ of Christ – Heb. 4:14-16.

 

2) The __________________ of Christ – Heb. 7:23-25.

 

3) The ________________ of Christ – Heb. 12:1-2.

 

 

Conclusion

 

Discussion:  What are your favorite verses in Hebrews?  Why?  How would you apply the book of Hebrews to the struggles in the church today?  What is the greatest thing you have learned about Christ from this book?