Hebrews Lesson 39

Hebrews 13:8

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Read : Hebrews 13:1-25

1. In the church, those who have the “rule over you” are the spiritual leaders. What is the qualification given for such leaders in verse 7b?

2. What will reveal the reality of leader’s spiritual qualification? Use the Scriptures listed beneath each characteristic to define each characteristic that you have recorded.
v 7c – II Thessalonians 1:4

II Thessalonians 2:15

Hebrews 6:12

Galatians 2:16

I Corinthians 2:5

Galatians 3:11
v 7d –

I Peter1:9

Colossians 1:23

II Timothy 4:7

3. When a spiritual leader shows forth the “faith” which reflects his reliance on Jesus Christ for all areas of his life, what should be the response of those under his care? Verse 7c

4. Believers are commanded to “remember” the rulers over them. What is meant? I Timothy 5:17,18

I Thessalonians 5:12, 13

I Thessalonians 5:25

5. What does verse 8 tell us about our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ?

Use the list given below to discuss some of the ways in which this Scripture is shown by our Saviour. List and record Scripture that reinforces each description of that characteristic that you have explained.
His consistency-

His trustworthiness-

His promises-

His holy character-

His judgement on those who reject him-

His Word-

His outcome for those who love and follow Him-

His example to us His children-

6. What is the contrast given in verse 9?

7. How can believers avoid being carried away with different and strange doctrines?
DON’T: Ephesians 4:14a

I Corinthians 14:20a

DO: Ephesians 4:15

I Corinthians 14:20b

James 1:5, 6

Ephesians 6:11, 12

Acts 17:11

8. How are different and strange doctrines brought to believers?
Ephesians 4:14:b

Acts 20:29, 30

II Corinthians 11:13-15

II Corinthians 11:3, 4

9. What is the purpose of bringing different and strange doctrines to believers?
Galatians 1:6

10. What is the antidote to being carried away from the truth of Christ? v 9b

Also: II Corinthians 1:21