Hebrews - City on a Hill

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Hebrews was penned for weary urban Christians, offering hope and encouragement.

Just as its original audience faced a culture that neither understood nor respected Christian faith, so too do we encounter a society that frequently questions and challenges Jesus and Christianity. The author of Hebrews wrote to Christians feeling discouraged, isolated, and tempted to either drift away towards worldliness or fall back towards Judaism.

In Hebrews, we’re invited to rediscover the incomparable glory of Jesus Christ, to reflect deeply on the transformative power of His redemption, and to cultivate endurance in our faith that can withstand life’s storms.

Join us as we embark on a 15-week journey through the book of Hebrews, beginning with “Part 1 – Glory” on September 1.

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Study With Us – Part 1

The glory of Jesus, his sacrifice and his eternal priesthood is revealed to us through the first part of Hebrews. Study Part 1 of Hebrews 1-4 with us by downloading and using this booklet for Gospel Community or individual study.

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Study With Us – Part 2

Redemption from sin, brokenness and weakness is ours in Jesus Christ made possible by His fulfilment of the new covenant. Study Part 2 of Hebrews 4-10 with us by downloading and using this booklet for Gospel Community or individual study.

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The Revelation

Jesus is the perfect, ultimate, final revelation of God. He is the ultimate expression of God’s glory, surpassing all previous revelations and angels. In Jesus, we’re invited to witness and experience the majestic glory of God’s presence.

The Saviour

Hebrews 2:1-18 highlights the glory of God as seen in the sacrificial role of Jesus, our Saviour. Through His incarnation and suffering, His willingness to become human and endure suffering for our salvation reveals God’s magnificent grace and redemptive power.

Consider Jesus

In Hebrews 3:1-19, the glory of God is embodied in Jesus as we are called to consider him. Compared to Moses, Jesus’ glory surpasses that of the greatest Old Testament leaders. His faithful leadership and guidance reflect the divine wisdom and glory, offering us a deeper understanding of God’s plan and purpose for His people.

The Rest-giver

Hebrews 4:1-13 reveals the glory of God through the promise of rest found in Jesus. This rest represents not only physical respite but spiritual fulfillment and peace. The invitation to enter God’s rest through Christ showcases His glorious provision and the divine purpose of offering eternal rest and tranquility.

The Great High Priest

Jesus is the great High Priest who sympathises with our weakness and temptation to sin, yet remains sinless. He offers mercy and grace, providing eternal salvation through his obedience to the Father and suffering at the cross and fulfilling his role as great High Priest.

The Anchor of the Soul

Our hope in God’s promises serves as an anchor for the soul, with Jesus as our eternal High Priest. Hebrews 5-6 encourages believers to keep trusting Jesus, warns against spiritual stagnation and reminds us to trust in God’s promises and persevere in the faith.

The King of Righteousness and Peace

Unlike earthly priests, Jesus’ priesthood is permanent because He lives forever. His perfect sacrifice brings complete salvation, making Him the ultimate mediator between God and humanity. Jesus is the guarantor of a better covenant between God and us, his people.

The Better Covenant

Jesus fulfilled God’s promises of a new and better covenant, making the old obsolete. This new covenant is built on God’s promises to write His laws on the hearts of His people by the Holy Spirit, offering complete forgiveness and a direct relationship with Him.

The Most Holy Place

Jesus entered the heavenly sanctuary, offering His own blood as a sacrifice to secure eternal redemption for us, to cleanse us of sin and to gift us the presence of God, the Holy Spirit. Through Jesus we are invited into the throne room of God, to enjoy a relationship with Him.

The Ultimate Sacrifice

The old covenant’s earthly tabernacle and repeated sacrifices were abolished with Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice. We do not have to earn our faith or perform sacrifices to God. Jesus has paid the price for our sin and sanctifies us by his blood, giving us a new identity in Him.