Teaching Notes HEBREWS Chapter 11

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Teaching Notes HEBREWS Chapter 11

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HEBREWS

CHAPTER 11

Chapter 11 FAITH: SURE OF WHAT WE HOPE FOR

Abel's Faith: First Sacrifice for Sin, 4: Gen 4:1-15.

Enoch's Faith: Walked with God; Translated, 5,6; Gen 5:22.24.

Noah's Faith: Kept on building the Ark when nobody thought

there would be any use for it, 7; Gen 6:14-22.

Abraham’s Faith: Started, he knew not where, to find the City

of God: was willing to offer his son. in Confidence that God would

bring him back to Life: 8:10; 17-19; Gen 12:1-7; 22.

Sarah's Faith: Came to Believe what she at first had laughed at

as impossible: 11.12; Gen 17:19; 18:11-14.

Isaac's Faith: Foretold the Future, 20; Gen 27:27-29.

Jacob’s Faith: God would fulfill His Promises, 21; Gen 49.

”Joseph’s Faith: Bones to rest in Canaan, 22; Gen 50:25.

Moses' Faith: Chose to suffer with Israel: Forsook Egypt: Kept

the Passover: Crossed the Red Sea: Saw Him who is Invisible:

23-29; Ex 2:2-11; 12:21.50; 14:22-29.

Joshua’s Faith: Walls of Jericho Fell, 30; Josh 6:20.

Rahab’s Faith: Cast her lot with Israel, 31; Josh 2:9; 6:23.

Gideon's Faith: Waxed Mighty in War, 32; Judg 7:21.

Barak’s Faith: Subdued Kingdoms, 32; Judg 4.

Samson's Faith; From Weakness Made Strong, 32,34; Judg 16:23.

Jepthah's Faith: Defeated Armies, 32,34; Judg 11.

David’s Faith: Obtained Promises, 32,33; II Sam 7:11-13.

Daniel’s Faith: Stopped Mouths of Lions, 32,33: Dan 6:22.

Jeremiah’s Faith: Was Tortured, 32,35; Jer 20:2.

Elijah’s Faith: Raised the Dead, 32,35; I Kin 17:17-24.

Elisha’s Faith: Raised the Dead, 32,35; II Kin 4:8-37.

Zechariah's Faith: Was Stoned, 32,37; II Chron 24:20,21.

Isaiah’s Faith: Sawn asunder, 32,37; Tradition.

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Hebrews 11 New International Version (NIV)

Faith in Action

11 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for.

3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.

4 By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.

5 By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.”[a] For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith.

8 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. 9 By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 10 For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. 11 And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she[b] considered him faithful who had made the promise. 12 And so from this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.

13 All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. 14 People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. 15 If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.

17 By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, 18 even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.”[c] 19 Abraham reasoned that God could even raise the dead, and so in a manner of speaking he did receive Isaac back from death.

20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future.

21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons, and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.

22 By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions concerning the burial of his bones.

23 By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.

24 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26 He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward. 27 By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible. 28 By faith he kept the Passover and the application of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel.

29 By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned.

30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days.

31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.[d]

32 And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies. 35 Women received back their dead, raised to life again. There were others who were tortured, refusing to be released so that they might gain an even better resurrection. 36 Some faced jeers and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. 37 They were put to death by stoning;[e] they were sawed in two; they were killed by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated— 38 the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, living in caves and in holes in the ground.

39 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, 40 since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.

Footnotes:
Hebrews 11:5 Gen. 5:24
Hebrews 11:11 Or By faith Abraham, even though he was too old to have children—and Sarah herself was not able to conceive—was enabled to become a father because he
Hebrews 11:18 Gen. 21:12
Hebrews 11:31 Or unbelieving
Hebrews 11:37 Some early manuscripts stoning; they were put to the test;

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Some content adapted from Halley, Henry H., Bible Handbook, Grayson Publishing, Minneapolis, MN.  © 1927 - 1959.

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Teaching Notes HEBREWS Chapters 1 and 2

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Teaching Notes HEBREWS Chapters 1 and 2

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        Chapter 1:1-4. Deity of Jesus 

This opening sentence is one of the most magnificent passages 

in the Bible, for grandeur taking its place alongside the opening 

sentences of Genesis and John's Gospel. Jesus, "His Deity, His‚

Ineffable Glory, Creator, Preserver and Heir of the Universe. 

By an Eternal Act of God, Once For All, Jesus made Purifi- 

cation of Man's Sin, and brought him Eternal Salvation. 

         Chapter I :4-14. Jesus Compared to Angels 

The main argument of the Epistle is that Christ is the Fulfil- 

ment, rather than the Administrator, of the Mosaic System. 

Christ is compared to Angels, through whom the Law was given. 

Acts 7: 53; and to Moses, the Law-Giver; and to the Levitical 

Priesthood, through whom the Law was Administered. 

The language seems to indicate that Human Beings are a Higher 

order of Creation than Angels.  Human Spirits and Angels are not 

the same. We do not become Angels when we die. Angels are 

now, and in Heaven will be, our Servants. 14. Angels Worship 

Christ, as we do, 6. 

      Chapter 2:1-8. Man, Not Angels, Lord of Future World 

In verse 7 Man is spoken of as a little Lower than Angels, although 

in 1:14 Angels are called Servants of Heirs of Salvation. In 

2 Pet 2:11 Angels are spoken of as Greater in Might and Power.

In verse 9  Jesus - was made a Little Lower than Angels. The marginal 

rendering in RSV, in - verse 7 and verse 9, is, For a Little While Lower than 

Angels. Whatever the nature of Angels, by way of comparison 

with Man, the passage is a sidelight on the Ultimate Grandeur 

of God’s Redeemed Human Creation. 

Note the Fearful Warning, in verses 2 and 3, that if Disobedience to 

the Word of Angels was Dangerous. How Much More Dangerous 

to be Neglectful of Words Spoken by Jesus. 

     Chapter 2:9-18. Christ's Unity with Man 

God Created Man to have Lordship Over All Things, verses 6-8. But 

Not Yet. Meantime Christ has become One with Man, sharing 

with Man his Temptations, and Sufferings, even Death itself, 

that He might Enable Man to Become one With Him, to Share 

With Him His Nature and His Dominion. And because of this, 

Christ has now been Crowned with Glory and Honor. 

And now Man, in his effort to become One With Christ, and 

thus Qualify for his Glorious Inheritance, yet to be, has Assur- 

ance that Christ is Gracious, and" Kindly, and Understanding, 

and will be Helpful to those who Love Him.  Verses 17,18. 

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Chapter 1

Hebrews 1 New International Version (NIV)

God’s Final Word: His Son

1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 4 So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.

The Son Superior to Angels

5 For to which of the angels did God ever say,

“You are my Son;

    today I have become your Father”[a]?

Or again,

“I will be his Father,

    and he will be my Son”[b]?

6 And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says,

“Let all God’s angels worship him.”[c]

7 In speaking of the angels he says,

“He makes his angels spirits,

    and his servants flames of fire.”[d]

8 But about the Son he says,

“Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;

    a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.

9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;

    therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions

    by anointing you with the oil of joy.”[e]

10 He also says,

“In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth,

    and the heavens are the work of your hands.

11 They will perish, but you remain;

    they will all wear out like a garment.

12 You will roll them up like a robe;

    like a garment they will be changed.

But you remain the same,

    and your years will never end.”[f]

13 To which of the angels did God ever say,

“Sit at my right hand

    until I make your enemies

    a footstool for your feet”[g]?

14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

Footnotes:

Hebrews 1:5 Psalm 2:7

Hebrews 1:5 2 Samuel 7:14; 1 Chron. 17:13

Hebrews 1:6 Deut. 32:43 (see Dead Sea Scrolls and Septuagint)

Hebrews 1:7 Psalm 104:4

Hebrews 1:9 Psalm 45:6,7

Hebrews 1:12 Psalm 102:25-27

Hebrews 1:13 Psalm 110:1

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CHAPTER 2

Hebrews 2 New International Version (NIV)

Warning to Pay Attention

2 We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. 2 For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, 3 how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. 4 God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.

Jesus Made Fully Human

5 It is not to angels that he has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking. 6 But there is a place where someone has testified:

“What is mankind that you are mindful of them,

    a son of man that you care for him?

7 You made them a little[a] lower than the angels;

    you crowned them with glory and honor

8     and put everything under their feet.”[b][c]

In putting everything under them,[d] God left nothing that is not subject to them.[e] Yet at present we do not see everything subject to them.[f] 9 But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

10 In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered. 11 Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters.[g] 12 He says,

“I will declare your name to my brothers and sisters;

    in the assembly I will sing your praises.”[h]

13 And again,

“I will put my trust in him.”[i]

And again he says,

“Here am I, and the children God has given me.”[j]

14 Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil— 15 and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. 16 For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham’s descendants. 17 For this reason he had to be made like them,[k] fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. 18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

Footnotes:

Hebrews 2:7 Or them for a little while

Hebrews 2:8 Psalm 8:4-6

Hebrews 2:8 Or 7 You made him a little lower than the angels;/ you crowned him with glory and honor/ 8 and put everything under his feet.”

Hebrews 2:8 Or him

Hebrews 2:8 Or him

Hebrews 2:8 Or him

Hebrews 2:11 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verse 12; and in 3:1, 12; 10:19; 13:22.

Hebrews 2:12 Psalm 22:22

Hebrews 2:13 Isaiah 8:17

Hebrews 2:13 Isaiah 8:18

Hebrews 2:17 Or like his brothers

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Some content adapted from Halley, Henry H., Bible Handbook, Grayson Publishing, Minneapolis, MN.  © 1927 - 1959.

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