A Moment With Pastor Fred

I’ll be honest. I haven’t always appreciated Hebrews.  I remember talking to friends while in college and one said it was his favorite book. I thought he was crazy. The book baffled me. Yes, there are some great verses, but its overall structure confused me.  But while the book has its challenges, God’s Spirit will aid us in understanding and applying it to our lives.  I’ve come to love this book and pray you will come to love it too.  Here’s an outline to help.

1.  JESUS IS SUPERIOR  –  1:1—10:18

      A. He is better than the prophets

      B. He is better than the angels

           Warning #1:  Beware of drifting from the Word of God

      C. He is better than Moses

           Warning #2:  Beware of doubting the Word of God

      D. He is better than Aaron

           Warning #3:  Beware of a dullness to the Word of God

      E. He is better than the Levitical priesthood

      F. He offers a better covenant

      G. He provides a better sanctuary

      H. He offers a better sacrifice

           Warning #4: Beware of despising the Word of God

2.  THE CALL TO FAITHFUL ENDURANCE  – 10:19 – 12:29

      A.  To full assurance of faith                                                                                  Warning #5: Beware of defying the Word of God

      B.  To endure till the kingdom fully comes                                                

3. FINAL EXHORTATIONS AND REMARKS – 13                                                       A. Christian ethics                                                                                                    B. Benediction