Jensens survey of the old testament adam 564
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of some of the Old Testament’s heroes of
faith. Here is a brief suggested outline to
follow when you study the chapter:
Faith described (11:1-3)
Faith as the way to please God
(11:4-16)
Faith and the race of life (11:17
—12:2).
The conclusion of 12:1-2 is powerful. A
greater example of faith is to be found in
Jesus. Noble and great as are the cloud of
witnesses of chapter 11, it is Jesus,
originator and perfecter of our faith, upon
whom we must fix our eyes.
V. THEME, KEY WORDS AND VERSES
The main theme of Hebrews may be
stated thus: The knowledge and assurance of
how great this High Priest Jesus is should
lift the drifting believer from spiritual
lethargy to vital Christian maturity. Stated
another way: The antidote for backsliding is
a growing personal knowledge of Jesus.
Various verses in Hebrews could be cited
as key verses representing the epistle’s main
theme. One such verse is 4:14, “Since then
we have a great high priest who has passed
through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God,
let us hold fast our profession.”
What key words did you observe in your
readings of Hebrews? Compare your list
with the following: better, perfect, eternal,
partaker, heaven(ly), blood, faith, sacri ce,
covenant, Son, high priest, let us, ministry,
love. Refer to an exhaustive concordance to
see the appearances of these words in the
epistle.
VI. APPLICATIONS
There is a wide range of applications that
may be made of Hebrews. Below are listed
various suggestions.
1. Warnings about backsliding
2. Exhortations
3. Encouragement
4. Appeal for spiritual inventory
5. Intercessory ministry of Christ
6. Exalting Christ
The faith life The most important
teachings of the epistle are referred to in the
benediction of 13:20-21: the power of God;
the death of Christ; His resurrection life; His
present work; the everlasting covenant; the
object of Christ’s work, namely, to restore
again in man the image of God, which has
been marred through sin. What di erent
applications are suggested by these truths?
VII. REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. What Old Testament book is Hebrews
especially related to, concerning Jewish
ritual?
2. When was Hebrews written?
3. What names have been suggested as
author of Hebrews?
4. What is the source of the title
“Hebrews”?
5.
Identify
the
original
readers
geographically, socially, and spiritually.
6. What are the purposes of this epistle?
7. What is the main theme of Hebrews?
8. How many main sections are there in
Hebrews? Identify them by outline.
9. What is 8:1—10:18 about? Relate it to
what goes before and what follows.
10. Where in the epistle is the deity of
