The Book of Hebrews
Jesus is greater than all that came before, so hold fast to him in faith.
- Author
- Unknown
- Date
- Probably before AD 70
- Chapters
- 13
- Genre
- General Letters
Summary
Hebrews was written to believers tempted to drift back from faith in Christ. It shows that Jesus is superior to the angels, to Moses and to the priesthood of the old covenant: he is the eternal Son and the great high priest who offered himself once for all.
Through Jesus we have a new and better covenant and can approach God with confidence. The letter calls readers to persevere, pointing to the great "hall of faith" in chapter 11 and urging them to run the race with eyes fixed on Jesus.
Outline
- Chapters 1–7 — The superiority of Christ
- Chapters 8–10 — The new covenant and the perfect sacrifice
- Chapters 11–13 — Faith and endurance
Key Themes
Key Verses
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
11 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Start reading Hebrews12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.