Are You Listening?
Series: Jesus...the anchor of our soul! Scripture: Hebrews 1:1–1:4
Introduction to the Book of Hebrews
Date of Writing: AD 67-69
Authorship: ? Can't say for sure, seems like Paul, but could be several others. Not identified.
Recipients: Mostly Hebrews
Theme/Purpose: 'better'
I. God speaks: General Revelation
II. God speaks: Specific Revelation
A. Through His Written Word
1. Many times
2. Many ways
But ALWAYS through His divinely appointed prophets.
B. Through His Living Word
1. Son: the rightful heir, a position of authority
2. Source: (Col 1:16) He created everything
3. Shining Glory:
4. Sharp imprint: exact imprint of the character & nature of God
5. Sustainer: upholds the universe by the word of His power
6. Substitute: making purification for sin
7. Sovereign: sat down, sufficient & complete, fully finished work in the cross.
8. Superior: He is better than angels!
Next Steps:
Actively, engagingly, listen to what God says.
Good hearers are faithful, obedient followers.
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Scripture: Hebrews 13:17–13:25 Series: Jesus...the anchor of our soul!
Nov 16
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