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21:1s3peHow has God spoken in the past?God has spoken in the past through the prophets at many times and in many ways.
31:2wmhoHow has God spoken in these recent days?God has spoken in these recent days through a Son.
41:2qsniThrough whom were the ages made?The ages were made through the Son of God.
51:3suavHow are all things sustained?All things are sustained by the word of the Son of Gods power.
61:3t73sHow does the Son display the glory and essence of God?The Son is the radiance of Gods glory and the representation of Gods essence.
71:4q7xpHow does the Son of God compare to the angels?The Son of God is far superior to the angels.
81:6djakWhat did God command the angels to do when the Son was brought into the world?God commanded the angels to worship the Son when the Son was brought into the world.
91:8tqxoHow long will the Son rule as a king?The Son will rule as a king for ever and ever.
101:9v22qWhat does the Son love and what does the Son hate?The Son loves righteousness and the Son hates lawlessness.
111:10-11y2vlWhat will happen to the earth and heavens over time?The earth and heavens will wear out like a garment and perish.
121:13ex08Where did God tell the Son to sit, and until what happened?God told the Son to sit at his right hand until God made the Sons enemies a stool for the Sons feet.
131:14jctlFor whom do the angels care?The angels care for those who are going to inherit salvation.
142:1e8t6Why must believers pay attention to what they have heard?Believers must pay attention to what they have heard so that they do not drift away from it.
152:2wje0What would every transgression and disobedience receive?Every transgression and disobedience would receive just punishment.
162:4oiz6How did God testify to the message of salvation announced by the Lord?God testified to the message by signs, wonders, powerful deeds, and by the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
172:5fdefWho will not rule the world to come?Angels will not rule the world to come.
182:7-8okqgWho will rule the world to come?Man will rule the world to come.
192:9j0o4Why was Jesus crowned with glory and honor?Jesus was crowned with glory and honor because of his suffering and death.
202:9ahfmFor whom did Jesus taste death?Jesus tasted death for every man.
212:10yjfzWhom does God plan to bring to glory?God plans to bring many sons to glory.
222:11ov8nWho are the two who come from the one source, God?Both the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified come from the one source, God.
232:14h4w8Who was made ineffective through Jesus death?The devil was made ineffective through Jesus death.
242:15dyfkFrom what slavery are people freed through the death of Jesus?Through the death of Jesus, people are freed from the fear of death.
252:17bokdWhy was it necessary for Jesus to be like his brothers in all ways?It was necessary so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest over Gods things, and so he might obtain forgiveness for the peoples sins.
262:18w3tqWhy is Jesus able to help those who are tempted?Jesus is able to help those who are tempted because he was tempted also.
273:1lqslWhat two roles does the author of the book of Hebrews say Jesus fills?The author says Jesus is an apostle and a high priest.
283:2-3aa7pWhy has Jesus been considered worthy of greater glory than Moses?Jesus has been considered worthy of greater glory because while Moses was faithful in all Gods house, Jesus is the one who built the house.
293:5rn1uWhat was Moses role in Gods house?Moses was a servant in Gods house.
303:5lcntAbout what did Moses give testimony?Moses gave testimony about the things that were to be spoken of in the future.
313:6ie63What is Jesus role in Gods house?Jesus' role is as a Son in charge of Gods house.
323:6vf5kWho is Gods house?The believers are Gods house if they hold fast to their confidence.
333:7-8yvzcWhat did the Israelites in the wilderness do when they heard Gods voice?The Israelites hardened their hearts.
343:10-11qargWhat did God swear concerning the Israelites who went astray in their hearts?God swore that they would not enter his rest.
353:12yti8Of what are the brothers warned to be careful?The brothers are warned to be careful not to turn away from the living God by unbelief.
363:13lkhhWhat are the brothers to do in order to avoid being hardened by the deceitfulness of sin?The brothers are to encourage one another daily.
373:14ynpzAs partners of Christ, what must believers do?As partners of Christ, believers must firmly hold their confidence in him from the beginning to the end.
383:17tkxaWith whom was God angry for 40 years?God was angry with those who sinned in the wilderness.
393:17silyWhat happened to those with whom God was angry?Their dead bodies lay in the wilderness.
403:19lesqWhy were the disobedient Israelites not able to enter Gods rest?They were not able to enter Gods rest, because of unbelief.
414:2d4ktWhat good news had the believers and the Israelites both heard?The believers and the Israelites had both heard the good news about Gods rest.
424:2kamcWhy did the good news not benefit the Israelites?The good news did not benefit the Israelites because they did not join in faith with those who believed it.
434:3hc9oWho are the ones who enter Gods rest?Those who have believed enter Gods rest.
444:3-4sx3tWhen did God finish his created works and then rest?God finished his created works at the beginning of the world and then rested on the seventh day.
454:5-6oqf6What did God say about the Israelites and his rest?God said that the Israelites would not enter his rest.
464:7n0kiWhat day has God now set for people to enter his rest?God has set “Today” as the day for people to enter his rest.
474:7txivWhat must a person do in order to enter Gods rest?A person must listen to Gods voice and not harden his heart.
484:9a832What is still reserved for Gods people?A Sabbath rest is still reserved for Gods people.
494:10roo0A person who enters Gods rest also rests from what?A person who enters Gods rest also rests from his works.
504:11uub1Why should believers be eager to enter Gods rest?Believers should be eager to enter Gods rest so that they do not fall into disobedience as the Israelites did.
514:12cd4vWhat is the word of God sharper than?The word of God is sharper than any two-edged sword.
524:12y6uwWhat is the Word of God able to divide?The Word of God is able to divide soul from spirit and joints from marrow.
534:12e6qyWhat is the Word of God able to discern?The Word of God is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
544:13opugWho or what is hidden from Gods sight?No created thing is hidden from Gods sight.
554:14mb8gWho serves as the great high priest for believers?Jesus, the Son of God, serves as the great high priest for believers.
564:15l5cmWhy does Jesus feel sympathy for the weaknesses of believers?Jesus feels sympathy for the weaknesses of believers because he was in all ways tempted.
574:15z66rHow many times did Jesus sin?Jesus never sinned. Jesus was without sin.
584:16poo3In time of need, what are believers to do to receive mercy and find grace?In time of need, believers are to approach with confidence to the throne of grace.
595:1f9kgWhat does every high priest do on behalf of the people?For the people, every high priest offers gifts and sacrifices for sins.
605:3qzsoIn addition to the people, for whom does the high priest also present sacrifices?The high priest also presents sacrifices for his own sins.
615:4cfxdHow does a man receive the honor of being a high priest of God?A man must be called by God to be a high priest of God.
625:5cty9Who declared Christ to be a high priest?God declared Christ to be a high priest.
635:6dxszFor how long is Christ Gods high priest?Christ is Gods high priest forever.
645:6fllbOf what order is Christ as a high priest?Christ is a high priest of the order of Melchizedek.
655:7b3btWhy was Christ heard by God when he prayed?Christ was heard by God because of his godly life.
665:8ly69How did Christ learn obedience?Christ learned obedience from the things he suffered.
675:9ewdjFor whom did Christ become the cause of eternal salvation?For everyone who obeys him, Christ became the cause of their eternal salvation.
685:11meb6What was the spiritual condition of the original readers of this letter?The original readers were dull of hearing.
695:14yjmdHow does the author of the letter say that believers grow from spiritual babies into full-grown adults?Believers grow spiritually by practicing distinguishing right from wrong, discerning both good and evil.
706:1wxujOn to what does the author of Hebrews want the believers to go forward?The author of Hebrews wants the believers to go forward to maturity.
716:1-2t338What teachings does the author list as the foundation of the message of Christ?The foundational teachings are repentance from dead works, faith in God, baptisms, laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
726:4-5uei1What had these enlightened people gained?These enlightened people had tasted the heavenly gift, became sharers of the Holy Spirit, and tasted Gods Word and the powers of the age to come.
736:4-6fv1bWhat is impossible for those who gained so much in Christ but then fell away, to do?It is impossible for those who gained so much in Christ, but then fell away, to be restored again to repentance.
746:6f7cxWhy are these people not able to be restored to repentance?They are not able to be restored because they have crucified for themselves the very Son of God and exposed him to public shame.
756:7-8vbwvIn the authors analogy, what happens to land that receives rain but bears thorns and thistles?Land that receives rain but bears thorns and thistles has its end in burning.
766:9kb20What is the authors expectation concerning the believers to whom he is writing?The author expects better things concerning these believers, things that are about salvation.
776:10sl6hWhat will God not forget about these believers?God will not forget their work, love of God, and service to the saints.
786:12ittsWhat should the believers imitate about those who inherit the promises of God?The believers should imitate the faith and patience of those who inherit the promises of God.
796:13-15xe2bWhat did Abraham have to do in order to obtain what God promised him?Abraham had to wait patiently to obtain what God promised him.
806:17bg60Why did God guarantee his promise with an oath?God guaranteed his promise with an oath to show more clearly the unchangeable quality of his purpose.
816:18drj0What is it impossible for God to do?It is impossible for God to lie.
826:19y6sqWhat does the believers hope in God do for his soul?The believers hope in God is a secure and reliable anchor for his soul.
836:19-20q05hWhere did Jesus enter as the forerunner for the believers?Jesus entered into the inner place behind the curtain as the forerunner for the believers.
847:1tml2What two titles did Melchizedek have?Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High.
857:2f0inWhat did Abraham give Melchizedek?Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything he had captured.
867:2hmv9What does the name Melchizedek mean?The name Melchizedek means “king of righteousness” and “king of peace”.
877:3sc74Who were the ancestors of Melchizedek, and when did he die?Melchizedek was without ancestors and has no end of life.
887:5aeg4From whom are the priests descended who are priests according to the Law and who collect tithes from the people?The priests of the Law are descended from Levi, and before him, from Abraham.
897:7s2i6Who was the greater person, Abraham or Melchizedek?Melchizedek was the greater person because he blessed Abraham
907:9-10l3cdIn what way did Levi himself also pay tithes to Melchizedek?Levi also paid tithes to Melchizedek, because Levi was of the seed of Abraham, and Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek.
917:12ahniWhat must also be changed when the priesthood changes?The law must be changed when the priesthood changes.
927:14wa4jFrom which tribe did Jesus descend, and had this tribe served before at the altar as priests?Jesus descended from the tribe of Judah, which had never before served at the altar as priests.
937:16ext0On what basis did Jesus become a priest after the order of Melchizedek?Jesus became a priest after the order of Melchizedek based on the power of an indestructible life.
947:18-19mxk9What has been set aside because it is weak and useless?The former commandment, the Law, has been set aside because it is weak and useless.
957:21k1vrWhat oath did God swear concerning Jesus?God swore that Jesus would be a priest forever.
967:22gr7uOf what is Jesus the guarantee?Jesus is the guarantee of a better covenant.
977:25iilzWhy is Jesus able to completely save those who draw near to God through him?Jesus is able to completely save those who draw near to God through him because he always lives to intercede for them.
987:26rjgoWhat four attributes does Jesus have that make him the right priest for believers?Jesus is holy, innocent, pure, and separated from sinners.
997:26rpt9What offering did Jesus need to make for his own sins?Jesus did not need to make any offering for his own sins, because he is sinless.
1007:27gyg3What offering did Jesus make for the sins of the people?Jesus offered up himself once for the sins of the people.
1017:28p88fHow is Jesus different from the priests who were appointed through the Law?The priests who were appointed through the Law were weak, but Jesus has been made perfect forever.
1028:1wrooWhere is the believers high priest sitting?The believers high priest is sitting at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens.
1038:2b361Where is the true tabernacle?The true tabernacle is in the heavens.
1048:3agm5What is necessary for every priest to have?Every priest must have something to offer.
1058:4zy6fWhere were the priests who offered gifts according to the Law?The priests who offered gifts according to the Law were on the earth.
1068:5zfknWhat did the priests on earth serve?The priests on earth served an example and a shadow of the heavenly things.
1078:5umx6According to what pattern was the earthly tabernacle built?The earthly tabernacle was built according to the pattern God showed Moses on the mountain.
1088:6exipWhy does Christ have a superior priestly ministry?Christ has a superior priestly ministry because he is the mediator of a better covenant, established on better promises.
1098:8csg9What did God promise when he found fault with the people under the first covenant?God promised to make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah.
1108:10faunWhat did God say he would do in the new covenant?God said he would put his laws into the peoples minds, and write them on their hearts.
1118:11yl4fIn the new covenant, who will know the Lord?In the new covenant, all will know the Lord, from the least to the greatest.
1128:12w57sWhat did God say he would do with the peoples sins in the new covenant?God said he would remember the peoples sins no more.
1138:13yho0In announcing a new covenant, what did God make the first covenant?In announcing a new covenant, God made the first covenant obsolete, growing old and disappearing.
1149:1-2ktg8What was the place of worship for the first covenant?The place of worship for the first covenant was the earthly holy place which was called the “tabernacle.”
1159:2k340What was located in the holy place of the earthly tabernacle?In the holy place of the earthly tabernacle were the lampstand, the table, and the bread of the presence.
1169:3-4ho08What was located in the most holy place of the earthly tabernacle?In the most holy place of the earthly tabernacle were the altar for incense and the ark of the covenant.
1179:7covsHow often did the high priest enter the Holy of Holies, and what did he do before he entered?The high priest entered the Holy of Holies once each year, after making a blood sacrifice for himself and the people.
1189:9lcdpWhat served as an illustration in the present time for the readers of this letter?The earthly tabernacle and the gifts and sacrifices being offered there served as an illustration in the present time.
1199:9qsj9What were the offerings of the earthly tabernacle not able to do?The offerings of the earthly tabernacle were not able to perfect the worshipers conscience.
1209:10y985Until when were the regulations of the earthly tabernacle provided?The regulations of the earthly tabernacle were provided until the new order would be put in place.
1219:11qh76What is different about the sacred tent in which Christ serves?The sacred tent in which Christ serves is more perfect, is not made by human hands, and does not belong to this created world.
1229:12oqybWhat offering did Christ make, by which he entered the Holy of Holies?Christ made an offering of his own blood by which he entered the Holy of Holies.
1239:12nazuWhat did Christs offering accomplish?Christs offering secured everlasting redemption for everyone.
1249:14uxprWhat does Christs blood do for the believer?Christs blood cleanses the believers conscience from dead deeds to serve the living God.
1259:15cm88Of what is Christ the mediator?Christ is the mediator of a new covenant.
1269:17i5fgWhat is required in order for a will to be in force?A death is required in order for a will to be in force.
1279:18-19szwfWhat death was required for the first covenant?The death of calves and goats was required for the first covenant.
1289:22a9jeWhat cannot happen without the shedding of blood?Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.
1299:24ng7oWhere does Christ now appear on our behalf?Christ now appears in heaven itself, in the presence of God, on our behalf.
1309:26kb8vHow many times must Christ offer himself to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself?Christ offers himself one time, at the end of the ages, to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.
1319:27cod9For every person, what happens after their death?After every person dies, they face the judgment.
1329:28w4x3For what purpose will Christ appear a second time?Christ will appear a second time for the salvation of those who wait eagerly for him.
13310:1byezWhat is the law compared to the realities in Christ?The law is only a shadow of the realities in Christ.
13410:3z30hOf what do the repeated sacrifices made through the law remind the worshipers?The repeated sacrifices made through the law remind the worshipers of sins committed year after year.
13510:4k3qgWhat is it impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to do?It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.
13610:5wdrpWhat did God prepare for Christ when Christ came into the world?God prepared a body for Christ.
13710:8g1whWhat practice did God set aside when Christ came into the world?God set aside the first practice of the sacrifices offered according to the law.
13810:10aklhWhat practice did God establish when Christ came into the world?God established the second practice of the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
13910:12-13vc86For what is Christ waiting as he sits at the right side of God?Christ is waiting until his enemies are humbled and made a stool for his feet.
14010:14bsclBy his one offering, what has Christ done for those sanctified?Christ has perfected forever those who are sanctified by his one offering.
14110:18hshqWhat is no longer required where there is forgiveness of sins?Additional sacrifices are no longer required where there is forgiveness of sins.
14210:19pbqtInto what place can believers now enter by Jesus blood?Believers can now enter the most holy place by Jesus blood.
14310:22o4t3What has been sprinkled and what has been washed in the believer?The believers heart has been sprinkled clean from an evil conscience, and his body has been washed with pure water.
14410:23n6yzTo what must believers hold tightly?Believers must hold tightly to the confession of their hope.
14510:25n3ffWhat must believers do as they see the day drawing near?Believers must encourage one another more and more as they see the day drawing near.
14610:26-27sp8dWhat is the expectation of those who deliberately go on sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth?The expectation of those who deliberately go on sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth is judgment and a fiery zeal that consumes Gods enemies.
14710:28-29hww1What does the person deserve who treats the blood of Christ, by which he was sanctified, as something unholy?The person who treats the blood of Christ by which he was sanctified as something unholy deserves punishment without mercy beyond the punishment given under the law of Moses.
14810:30prxwTo whom does vengeance belong?Vengeance belongs to the Lord.
14910:34ai3iHow had the believers who received this letter reacted to the seizure of their possessions?The believers had accepted with joy the seizure of their possessions, knowing they had a better and everlasting possession.
15010:35-36dgccWhat must the believer need not throw away so he may receive what God has promised?The believer needs to retain his confidence so he may receive what God has promised.
15110:38pr4mHow will the righteous live?The righteous will live by faith.
15210:38tasbWhat does God think of those who shrink back?God is not pleased with those who shrink back.
15310:39qvs2What is the authors expectation for those who received this letter?The authors expectation is that those who received this letter will have faith for keeping their souls.
15411:1lficWhat attitude does a person of faith have toward Gods promises that are yet to be fulfilled?A person of faith confidently expects and has certainty toward Gods promises that are yet to be fulfilled.
15511:3w7dkFrom what were the visible things of the universe created?The visible things of the universe were not made out of things that were visible.
15611:4ip6cWhy did God praise Abel for being righteous?God praised Abel because Abel by faith offered God a more appropriate sacrifice than Cain did.
15711:6w9a6What must one who comes to God believe about God?One who comes to God must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
15811:7dss4How did Noah demonstrate his faith?Noah demonstrated his faith by building an ark to save his family according to Gods warning.
15911:11k8zpWhat promise did Abraham and Sarah receive by faith?Abraham and Sarah received by faith the power to conceive even when they were too old.
16011:13tgrsWhat did the ancestors of faith see from far off?The ancestors of faith saw and welcomed Gods promises from far off.
16111:13rnoyWhat did the ancestors of faith consider themselves on the earth?The ancestors of faith considered themselves strangers and aliens on the earth.
16211:16wth5What has God prepared for those of faith?God has prepared a heavenly city for those of faith.
16311:17-19oqr6What did Abraham believe God would be able to do even as he offered up Isaac his only son?Abraham believed God would be able to raise up Isaac from the dead.
16411:22nec7What did Joseph prophesy by faith when his end was near?Joseph prophesied of the departure of the children of Israel from Egypt when his end was near.
16511:24-26ma6jWhat did Moses choose to do by faith when he had grown up?Moses chose by faith to share mistreatment with Gods people, considering the disgrace of following Christ as greater riches.
16611:28t8zhWhat did Moses observe by faith in order to save the Israelites firstborn sons?Moses observed the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood by faith in order to save the Israelites firstborn sons.
16711:31qz2qWhat did Rahab do by faith which prevented her from perishing?Rahab by faith received the spies in safety, which prevented her from perishing.
16811:33-34ienyWhat did some of the ancestors of faith accomplish in war?Some of the ancestors of faith conquered kingdoms, escaped the sword, became mighty in war, and caused foreign armies to flee.
16911:35-38kandWhat did some of the ancestors of faith suffer?Some of the ancestors of faith suffered torture, mocking, whippings, chains, imprisonments, stoning, sawing in two, death, and destitution.
17011:39dyoiDespite the faith of these ancestors, what did they not receive in their earthly lives?Despite the faith of these ancestors, they did not receive in their earthly lives what God had promised them.
17111:40dtaaWith whom will the ancestors of faith receive the promises of God and be perfected?The ancestors of faith will receive the promises of God and be perfected with the new covenant believers in Christ.
17212:1oi6qWhy should the believer throw off the sin that easily entangles him?The believer should throw off the sin that easily entangles him in order to run with endurance the race placed before him.
17312:2ihe8Why did Jesus endure the cross and despise its shame?Jesus endured the cross and despised its shame for the joy that was set before him.
17412:3x33rHow can a believer avoid becoming weary or fainthearted?By considering Jesus, who endured hateful speech from sinners, a believer can avoid becoming weary or fainthearted.
17512:6nbu5What does the Lord do to those whom he loves and receives?The Lord disciplines those whom he loves and receives.
17612:8lexjWhat is a person who is without the Lords discipline?A person without the Lords discipline is an illegitimate child and not Gods child.
17712:10hgbwWhy does God discipline his children?God disciplines his children for their good, so they can share in his holiness.
17812:11ygm2What does discipline produce?Discipline produces peaceful fruit of righteousness.
17912:14arv9What should believers pursue with all people?Believers should pursue peace with all people.
18012:15x05rWhat must not grow up and cause trouble and pollute many?A root of bitterness must not grow up and cause trouble and pollute many.
18112:17vtklWhat happened to Esau when he desired to inherit the blessing with tears after selling his own birthright?Esau was rejected when he desired to inherit the blessing with tears after selling his own birthright.
18212:19offfFor what did the Israelites beg at the mountain where God spoke?The Israelites begged that not another word be spoken to them.
18312:22v92oTo where do believers in Christ come instead of the mountain where the Israelites heard the voice of God?Believers in Christ come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God.
18412:23aeh8To what assembly do believers in Christ come?Believers in Christ come to the assembly of all the firstborn registered in heaven.
18512:23-24fclvTo whom do believers in Christ come?Believer in Christ come to God, the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous, and to Jesus.
18612:25gramWhat will happen to those who turn away from the one who warns them from heaven?Those who turn away will not escape from God.
18712:26qe3tWhat has God promised to shake?God has promised to shake the earth and the heaven.
18812:28bc4fWhat will the believers receive instead of the things that can be shaken?The believers will receive a kingdom that cannot be shaken.
18912:28acthHow should believers worship God?Believers should worship God with reverence and awe.
19012:29sft9Why should believers worship God in this way?Believers should worship God in this way because he is a consuming fire.
19113:2tp8hWhat have some done by welcoming strangers?Some have welcomed angels without knowing it.
19213:3y0k8How should believers remember those in prison?Believers should remember them as if they were in prison also, and as if their bodies were being mistreated also.
19313:4sc3pWhat must be respected by all?Marriage must be respected by all.
19413:4e6vlWhat does God do with the sexually immoral and adulterers?God judges the sexually immoral and adulterers.
19513:5yfk7How can a believer be free from the love of money?A believer can be free from the love of money because God has said he will never leave nor forsake him.
19613:7bti3Whos faith should believers imitate?Believers should imitate the faith of those who have led them and who have spoken Gods Word to them.
19713:9wmjiAbout what kind of strange teachings does the author warn the believers?The author warns the believers about strange teachings involving rules about food.
19813:11jthbWhere were the bodies of the animals used for sacrifice in the holy place burned?The bodies of the animals were burned outside the camp.
19913:12uummWhere did Jesus suffer?Jesus suffered outside the city gate.
20013:13fyv1Where must believers go, and why?Believers must go to Jesus outside the camp, bearing his disgrace.
20113:14u0fdWhat permanent city do believers have here on earth?Believers have no permanent city here on earth.
20213:14ylu7What city do believers seek instead?Believers seek the city that is to come.
20313:15vbldWhat sacrifice should believers constantly offer up to God?Believers should constantly offer up a sacrifice of praise to God.
20413:17y6zaWhat attitude should believers have toward their leaders?Believers should obey and submit to their leaders.
20513:21sw6hWhat does God work in the believer?God works in the believer that which is well pleasing in Gods sight.
20613:23x0axWith whom will the author come when he visits the believers?The author will come with Timothy when he visits the believers.