Scripture Studies in the New Testament - A Verse-by-Verse Bible Study

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 2:10-18. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/g9im87wvc78am0f/Hebrews_02_10-18_pt_2.pdf/file The visual slides of this study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/39c8gmhoibpi6h4/Hebrews_02_10-18_pt_2_SLIDES.pdf/file Topics covered: The reality of Christ’s incarnation -- Jesus’ suffering integral to the fulfillment of His mission -- Christ acknowledgement of us as “brothers and sisters” -- Prophecies about Christ’s close relationship with His people -- The importance of Christ’s humanity, with respect to His atoning death -- The freedom from fear of death available to believers -- Three reasons Christ had to live as a man: To be a “merciful and faithful” high priest; To make atonement for our sins; To help those who are being tempted. For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 2:10-18. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/2m8kqf1vok5cehs/Hebrews_02_10-18_pt_1.pdf/file The visual slides of this study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/pe7m3a0mkdhl8im/Hebrews_02_10-18_pt_1_SLIDES.pdf/file Topics covered: The importance of this passage in explaining Christ’s incarnation -- The Theological density of verse 10 -- All in verse 10: the goal of God’s plan of salvation; the logic of it; its purpose in glorifying God; aspects of Christ’s role; the process by which Christ brought about our salvation -- Our inheritance through Christ -- The mystery of glory -- The three reasons (given in verses 17 and 18) that Christ suffered for us -- The various connotations of the word translated “pioneer” -- The meaning of the verb translated as “made perfect”. For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 2:5-9. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/0gt4jb7rjus3bmm/Hebrews_02_05-09.pdf/file The visual slides of this study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/nw5c1e520tmc0uf/Hebrews_02_05-09_SLIDES.pdf/file Topics covered: The multiple fulfillments of passages/prophecies in the Old Testament -- Analysis of Psalm 8, as it applies to David -- Problems with latest NIV translation of Psalm 8: not accurate to the text, in a way that hides interpretive possibilities -- The grace of our magnificent God caring for insignificant humans -- The word translated “man” is “Adam” in Hebrew, thus tying to the “name” theme in Psalm 8:1 -- The contrast of “Adam’s” name with God’s name -- The limits of David’s dominion -- The role of the Holy Spirit in inspiring David to write a Messianic psalm -- Jesus as “the Son of man” -- The supreme dominion of Christ -- Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of Psalm 8. For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 2:1-4. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/vzwfo7qukv4iw24/Hebrews_02_01-04.pdf/file The visual slides of this study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/qmtga348eua3ipz/Hebrews_02_01-04_SLIDES.pdf/file Topics covered: Making application from Theological concepts -- Word picture given by the phrase “drift away” -- The danger of even solid Christians “drifting away” -- The danger and foolishness of “ignoring such a great salvation” -- How the Gospel message was communicated -- The role of the three persons of the Trinity in transmitting the Gospel message -- The clues about the authorship of the Epistle to the Hebrews found in this passage. For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 1:5-14. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/j1dmsudwkwe3egw/Hebrews_01_05-14_pt2.pdf/file The visual slides of this study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/w7ayfvlire4nx0d/Hebrews_01_05-14_pt2_SLIDES.pdf/file Topics covered: The application to the Messiah of some New Testament citations of the Old Testament are difficult -- The reference to the Messiah in the cited verse from 2 Samuel 7 is not immediately obvious -- The multiple levels of reference in 2 Samuel 7: Solomon; the royal line (in general); the Messiah -- The citation of difficult Old Testament prophecies teach us about the great depth of the prophetic writings -- The superiority of Christ’s mission over that of the angels -- The angels as “ministering spirits”. For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com