Hebrews studies series
Hebrews 10:26-49
HANG IN THERE!
A COMPLETE BIBLE LESSON
STUDY #20 in Hebrews Series
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What is apostasy?
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What does it mean to be a “back slider”?
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What are the dangers of both of these
problems?
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What are some of the things that would
cause a person become apostate, or to back slide?
The church or churches that received this letter to the Hebrews
were facing the prospects of more persecutions.
There were some who were tempted to renounce Christ and return to the
offering of temple sacrifices. The
author is challenging them to faithfulness, to “hang in there” during hard
times and to be faithful to Christ.
ë Vs. 26 - Is every person who has received a “knowledge
of the truth” saved?
ë What is the one acceptable sacrifice for our sins? Romans 5:6-9,
2 Corinthians 5:21
ë What does it mean to “sin willfully” in this context?
ë If a person has sinned willfully, why is there no sacrifice for
sin remaining?
ë What does it mean to go “over the edge” in light of this verse?
If a person denies Christ once, does it mean that the person never was saved?
ë Why would you conclude that this verse is referring to
unbelievers and not true Christians? See
John 10:27-30
ë Vs. 27-29 – Are there degrees of punishment? Revelation 20:12-15
ë Vs. 29 – How does an apostate trample the Son of God under his
feet?
ë I believe that it was the Lord Jesus who was set apart or
sanctified with “the blood of the covenant”.
ë How does an apostate count “the blood of the covenant an unholy
thing?
ë “And hath done despite” means to insult. How is the “spirit of Grace” insulted when an
apostate denies Christ?
ë Vss. 30-31 – Why should we fear for apostates in particular and
all unsaved people in general?
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Vs. 32 - In
encouraging this church to a complete trust in Christ, the author reminds his
readers of “former days” and encourages them to remember. Why do we need reminders when our faith is
being challenged?
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What do you think
it means that they were “illuminated”?
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What great “fight
of afflictions” might a believer or one who professes faith in Christ endure
today?
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Vss. 33 - We get
our word “theatre” from the Greek word translated “gazingstock”. Those who professed faith were put “on stage”
and suffered “reproaches and afflictions”.
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At other times
these people became companions or supported those who were suffering for the
sake of the Gospel. How can we support
those we know are being persecuted for their faith?
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Vs. 34 - The
author had been persecuted and these people had compassion on him.
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Why were these
people able to take joyfully the spoiling of their possessions?
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Vs. 35 - How does
confidence in Christ bring great reward? Are there degrees of reward? 1
Corinthians 3:11-15
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Vs. 36 – Why do
we need patience? Why is patience often
a tough commodity to come by?
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Vs. 37 – What is
the ultimate promise that we are waiting for?
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Vs. 38 – How
should we live while we are waiting for Christ?
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According to
verse 38, what displeases God?
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What is the
ultimate reward of true, Biblical faith?