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Hebrews

Number of lessons: 25
Total length: 17 hours and 52 minutes
Format: Audio
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As Dr. Guthrie interacts with each verse, he explores not only the meaning of the text, but how we apply the theology of the text in our daily lives and ministries.

 

Other Recommended Reading: 

Hebrews: NIV Application Commentary, George Guthrie 

Word Biblical Commentary (2 volumes), William L. Lane 

Hebrews: A Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews (Hermeneia: A Critical and Historical Commentary on the Bible), Harold W. Attridge 

The Face of New Testament Studies: A Survey of Recent Research, Scot McKnight, Grant R. Osborne 

The Right Doctrine From the Wrong Texts?, Greg Beale 

Is There a Meaning in This Text, Kevin J. Vanhoozer 

I Will Give You Rest,  John Laansma 

"Reading Hebrews 6:4-6 in Light of the Old Testament"– Westminster Theological Journal, Vol. 61, 1999, Dave Mathewson

The Jewish Heroes of Christian History: Hebrews 11 in Literary Context, Pamela Eisenbaum 

Endurance in Suffering, N. Clayton Croy 

Yesterday, Floyd Filson

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About the Professor

George Guthrie

Dr. George Guthrie is the Professor of New Testament at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. In How to Study your Bible, he gives you a vision for the value of reading, understanding and applying the Bible to your life and the tools you can use to do it effectively. In his class on Hebrews, Dr. Guthrie points out how Jesus is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy by being superior to the angels, superior to Moses and superior to the Old Testament sacrifices. His lifetime of study, teaching and translation work combined with his love for the Bible and his students has resulted in a style of instruction that will inform you and motivate you to read the Bible for yourself and become a different person in the process.

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George Guthrie

Lessons

  • 1. Background
    Through this lesson, you gain insight into Hebrews' background, literary features, themes like Jesus as High Priest, faith and perseverance, the New Covenant, and its significance in the New Testament.
  • 2. Purpose
    This lesson offers insights into Hebrews' purpose, emphasizing perseverance in faith and the superiority of Christ over prophets, angels, Moses, and the Levitical priesthood, while also exploring warning passages and their application to modern believers.
  • 3. Son Superior to the Angels
    By studying this lesson, you gain insight into the Son's superiority to angels in Hebrews, explore the biblical basis for this concept, and learn about the roles and functions of angels in the Bible, deepening your understanding of Christology and its relevance today.
  • 4. Hebrews 2:1-4
    Through this lesson, you gain insight into the context, exegesis, and application of Hebrews 2:1-4, emphasizing the importance of heeding Christ's superior message and recognizing the confirmation provided by the Holy Spirit and accompanying miracles.
  • 5. Hebrews 2:5-9
    In this lesson, you'll explore the context and themes of Hebrews 2:5-9, focusing on Christ's superiority, His incarnation, and the encouragement it provides for believers.
  • 6. Hebrews 2:10-18
    In this lesson, you gain insights into Jesus' role as the perfect leader and High Priest, exploring His suffering, incarnation, and the purpose behind His actions for the deliverance and reconciliation of humanity.
  • 7. Hebrews 3:1-6
    Through this lesson, you will understand the roles of Jesus and Moses in Hebrews 3:1-6, the significance of faithfulness, and the importance of perseverance in the Christian life.
  • 8. Hebrews 3:7-19
    Through this lesson, you gain understanding of Hebrews 3:7-19, learning about the consequences of unbelief, the importance of faith, and the necessity of perseverance to avoid apostasy.
  • 9. Hebrews 4:1-11
    By studying Hebrews 4:1-11, you'll learn about God's promised rest, its ties to the Old Testament Sabbath, and the role of faith in accessing it.
  • 10. Hebrews 4:12-5:10
    In this lesson, you gain an understanding of the power of God's Word, Jesus' role as the Great High Priest, and the significance of the high priestly order of Melchizedek in the context of Jesus' suffering and obedience.
  • 11. Hebrews 5:11-6:12 (Part 1)
    In this lesson, you will gain insights on the significance of spiritual maturity in the Christian life, the consequences of spiritual immaturity, and the importance of perseverance, using Abraham as an example.
  • 12. Hebrews 5:11-6:12 (Part 2)
    Through this lesson, you gain a comprehensive understanding of Hebrews 5:11-6:12, learning about spiritual immaturity, the dangers of apostasy, and the importance of perseverance and spiritual growth in your faith journey.
  • 13. Hebrews 6:13-20
    By studying Hebrews 6:13-20, you gain insight into the connection between God's promise to Abraham and the hope Christians have in Jesus, emphasizing the role of Jesus as High Priest and anchor for the soul.
  • 14. Hebrews 7
    Through this lesson, you gain insight into Jesus' superior priesthood, the New Covenant's transformative power, and the implications for believers, offering assurance and perseverance in faith.
  • 15. Hebrews 8:1-6
    Through this lesson, you grasp the significance of Christ's superior priesthood, His ministry in the heavenly tabernacle, and the establishment of the New Covenant, which prevails over the Old Covenant due to its better promises.
  • 16. Hebrews 8:7-13
    Through this lesson, you grasp the superiority of the New Covenant in Hebrews 8:7-13, its fulfillment of Jeremiah's prophecy, and the implications for living under it.
  • 17. Hebrews 9:1-10
    Through this lesson, you learn about the Tabernacle's significance, the limitations of the Old Covenant, and the superiority of Christ's sacrifice in granting access to God under the New Covenant.
  • 18. Hebrews 9:11-28
    Through this lesson, you grasp the superiority of Christ's sacrifice in the New Covenant and how it contrasts with the Old Covenant, deepening your understanding of faith, perseverance, and the theological implications in the New Testament.
  • 19. Hebrews 10:1-18
    By studying Hebrews 10:1-18, you understand the superiority of Christ's sacrifice and the insufficiency of the Old Covenant, while learning the importance of the New Covenant for believers.
  • 20. Hebrews 10:19-25
    Through this lesson, you learn how the blood of Jesus enables believers to confidently enter the holy place and the importance of perseverance and community in the Christian life.
  • 21. Hebrews 10:26-39
    Hebrews 10:26-39 teaches the seriousness of willful sin, the need for perseverance, and the value of living by faith in the face of adversity.
  • 22. Hebrews 11
    By studying Hebrews 11, you gain insight into the nature of true faith, its relationship with works, and the importance of perseverance through suffering.
  • 23. Hebrews 12:1-17
    Through this lesson, you gain insight into the significance of perseverance in the Christian faith, the role of God's discipline in shaping believers' lives, and the importance of pursuing holiness and peace to avoid falling short of God's grace.
  • 24. Hebrews 12:18-29
    By studying Hebrews 12:18-29, you will learn about the contrast between Sinai and Zion, the importance of gratitude and worship, and the concept of God's unshakable kingdom within the New Testament context.
  • 25. Hebrews 13
    In Hebrews 13, you gain insight into practical Christian living, ethical exhortations, the role of leaders, and foundational theology, as well as the Epistle's relevance for today and its impact on the early church.
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