Adult Bible Study: Hebrews Lesson 22

Adult Bible Study: Hebrews Lesson 22

Hebrews Lesson 22

Learn: Hebews 9:27-28

27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.

Learn: Hebrews 9:24-26

24 For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us: 25 Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place every year with blood of others; 26 For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. 27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Read: Hebrews 9:1-28

  1. What is the modern day word for “testament” as used in verse 16?
  2. Who is the “testator”?
  3. At what point in time is a “testament” of use or able to be put into force?   vv 16, 17
  4. Who is the “he” that has made the “testament” which Hebrews 9 is speaking about?  v 14
  5. What will the beneficiaries or heirs of this “testament” receive?  v 15
  6. So what does God’s Word tell us is the critical issue in order for us to gain our salvation and the promises of the new covenant eternal inheritance( v 15)? vv 14, 18
  7. Verses 19-21 refer to Exodus 24:3-8 and Numbers 19. What specific word is used in describing what Moses did with the blood to show the covenant which God made with the people?
  8. Why is the word “almost” which is used in verse 22 important when speaking of ceremonial cleansing (by the law purged)?  Lev 5:11-13; Numbers 16:46; Numbers 19:17-21
  9. In verse 22 we are told that though there are exceptions to the means for ceremonial cleansing, the only act that will bring about remission from sins is ___________________.
  10. 10.What Moses and the nation did in carrying out the prescribed sacrifices and cleansings were to purify what were only patterns of _____________________   ________   ____________   _______________________. v 23a   But these earthly means were not sufficient sacrifices for what was needed to purify  ____________________________   _____________________.   v 23b
  11. The very idea of heavenly things needing to be purified seems strange. Use the Scriptures below to share possible explanation for this need. Why was it necessary to purify heavenly things? What could be impure in heaven?   Job1:6-8; Rev 12:7-9
  12. WHAT place has Christ entered with his perfect sacrifice and WHY?  v 24
  13. What is Christ doing for us in heaven at this present time?
    Hebrews 7:25
    Romans 8:34
    John 14:1-3
  14. Is Jesus continuing to make sacrifice for our sins in heaven? Use phrases from verses 25-28 to justify your answer. 
  15. What is the contrast between our Lord’s sacrifice and that of the high priests?   vv 25, 26
  16. Verse 26 gives us 5 things about the cleansing of Jesus provided for us:
    1- It was done_____________________.
    2- It required his _____________________________.
    3- It revealed the center of God’s plan was in ________________   __________________  ________________   ______________________.
    NOTE: The word “end” is the Greek word  sunteleiai meaning “ to finish or complete together or with.”
    4- The sacrifice was  of_______________________ . It was a personal one.
    5- The sacrifice was to  ____________   _________________   ____________  completely.
  17. According to Romans 6:14 and Romans 8:2, what did the sacrifice of Jesus on our behalf do?
  18. What are the consequences that every person faces because we are sinners, condemned under the law of God?  v 27  Also see Romans 5:12.
  19. Every person faces a judgment after death, whether they are a believer or an unbeliever, but the judgments are completely different.   What judgment does the person who has accepted the salvation offered by Jesus face ( He can never loose his salvation. John 5:24)?  II Corinthians 5:10; I Corinthians 3:10-15 What judgment does the unbeliever face?    Revelation 20:11-15To conclude:
  20. Christ made his offering to God_________________.  v 28 a 
  21. The offering Jesus made was to ____________________________________________________. v 28
  22. According to I Timothy 2:5, 6, the offering of Jesus was sufficient to save_______________________.
  23. How does I Peter 2:24 explain what Jesus has done for us?
  24. What is meant by the phrase ” them that look for him”?
    Romans 8:19
    I Corinthians 1:7
    Galatians 5:5
    Philippians 3:20, 21
    II Timothy 4:8
    NOTE: “Without sin” in verse 28 means that he is not coming again to pay for sin. That was done once and for all at Calvary. 
  25. What is the promise for the future of those who trust on Jesus sacrifice’ to save them and look for his return?   v 28 c  Romans 8:22, 23; I Corinthians 15:50-58