Hebrews, Chapter 10

Hebrews 10     What was the Law only a "shadow" of? vs. 1 The Law was "not" the very form of things. What could it never be able to do? vs.1 If the Law "could" have made the worshipers "perfect", what would they no longer have had a consciousness of? vs. 2 What would have ceased if it had been "perfect? vs. 2 What did the yearly sacrifices remind the people of? vs. 3 What is impossible according to verse 4? Therefore, when Jesus came into the world, He said to His Father, "You do not desire sacrifice and offering from Me, but a body You have prepared for Me." (vs.5) ... What did the Lord not take pleasure in? vs. 5 As the scroll had predicted of Jesus, what had He come to do? vs. 6 Remember how He struggled with the will of the Father? How many times did He ask that if possible the cup be removed from Him before He said "Not My will, but Thy will be done." ? See Matthew 26:39-46. Why does the Lord not take pleasure in the sacrifices and burnt offerings? vs.8 When Christ came to do the "will of the Father", what did He take away in order to establish the second? vs.9 How are we now sanctified and how often does it happen? vs.10 As far as the earthly priests go, they would "stand" daily and make the same sacrifices time after time. Would these sacrifices ever take away the sins of the people? vs. 11 In contrast, Jesus, made the one sacrifice of Himself on the cross. As our High Priest in heaven, he is not "standing". Where is He sitting and what is He waiting for? vs.12 What did Jesus accomplish with His one offering of Himself? vs. 14 The Holy Spirit testifies to the New Covenant that God would make with His people. Where would God write His laws? Write 2 places. vs.16 What would God do concerning our sins and lawless deeds? vs. 16 Once sins are forgiven, is there a need for any other sacrifice to be made? vs. 18 How do we have confidence to enter the holy place today? vs. 19 How did Jesus inaugurate the new and living way for us to enter the holy place? vs. 20 Because we have a great high priest over the house of God, how are we to draw near to God? vs. 22 - Name 4 things Why can we continue to have hope without wavering? vs.23 We are to consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds. How can we do this? vs.24,25 - Name 2 things Note: In interpreting the next section of verses, we need to remember this has been written to the Hebrews (Jews). Some of them want to remain under the Jewish laws and not accept Jesus as the Messiah and the only sacrifice they need for salvation. What are the consequences of a person who has received the knowledge of the truth, but have decided to regard the blood of Jesus as unclean, and have trampled under foot the Son of God, insulting the Spirit of Grace that's been presented to them? vs.26-31 The author of Hebrews is reminding them that they have already endured a great amount of suffering because they have shared in the reproach of identification with Christ among the Jews. (vs.32,22)...Why does he say they showed sympathy to prisoners and accepted joyfully the seizure of their properties? vs. 34 The author of Hebrews is encouraging them not to throw away their confidence because there is a great reward still to come. (vs.35) What does he say they need to have so they will receive what has been promised to them? vs. 36 The author of Hebrews quotes the prophet Habakkuk which can be found in Habakkuk 2:3,4 - "The promise that the righteous one will live by faith". (vs.37,38 )....The Lord would not have pleasure in one that would shrink back, .... but what does the author of Hebrews say the true believers are not a part of? vs.39 What encouraging note do we have in the very last statement of this chapter? What happens to the soul of those who have faith? vs.39 As a believer in Christ, we have the confidence to enter the Holy Place through faith in Him. We are not of those who would shrink away from Him, but we desire to draw near to Him through His grace. How will you draw near to Him today? What is your prayer? Prayer Father God, I pray ...

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