This course is the culmination of over 20 years of research and teaching on the book of Hebrews by Dr. George Guthrie. Dr. Guthrie walks you through the entire text, explaining its complex structure and navigating you through its twists and turns. You’ll learn about specific issues the first-century church faced and see how we are still dealing with those issues today. You’ll also gain an understanding of the theological foundations laid in Hebrews. Dr. Guthrie draws from his extensive research to provide insight on the priesthood of Jesus and God’s covenant promises.
The aim of this course is that by better understanding what the text says about who Jesus is and what He’s done for us, you will be encouraged to live faithfully and persevere. As Dr. Guthrie states, “Your perseverance in the Christian faith will be in direct proportion to the clarity with which you see who Jesus is and what He has accomplished on our behalf!”
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and the Course
7m
Introductory Matters
Historical Fiction
9m
Authorship
11m
Best Guess at Author
6m
Audience
6m
Date
6m
Message of Hebrews for Today
7m
The Structure of Hebrews
8m
Approach of the Course
3m
God’s Superior Revelation
The Introduction (Heb 1:1–2a)
10m
Christ Defined (Heb 1:2b–4)
11m
Application of Hebrews 1:1–4
7m
The Son’s Superior Status
Superior to Angels (Heb 1:5–14)
10m
Application of Hebrews 1:5–14
8m
The First Warning (Heb 2:1–4)
10m
Application of Hebrews 2:1–4
7m
From Exaltation to Incarnation (Heb 2:5–9)
10m
Application of Hebrews 2:5–9
5m
The Son’s Incarnation (Heb 2:10–18)
7m
The Old Testament in Hebrews 2:10–18
4m
Application of Hebrews 2:10–18
9m
Jesus and Moses (Heb 3:1–6)
11m
Application of Hebrews 3:1–6
6m
Exhortation to Faithfulness (Heb 3:7–19)
9m
True Faith and God’s Rest (Heb 4:1–11)
11m
Sabbath-Rest and Application of Hebrews 4:1–11
4m
The Second Warning (Heb 4:12–13)
8m
The Son’s Superior Priesthood
A Crossroads (Heb 4:14–16)
9m
Application of Hebrews 4:14–16
7m
Introducing Christ’s High Priesthood (Heb 5:1–10)
7m
Four Principles of High Priesthood (Heb 5:1–4)
4m
Psalm 110:4 and Application (Heb 5:5–10)
8m
From Foundations to Maturity (Heb 5:11–6:3)
11m
Application of Hebrews 5:11–6:3
5m
The Third Warning (Heb 6:4–8)
7m
Old Testament Imagery in Hebrews 6:4–8
7m
Interpretations of Hebrews 6:4–8
12m
Application of Hebrews 6:4–8
8m
Strong Encouragement in Faith (Heb 6:9–12)
10m
A Stable Faith (Heb 6:13–20)
11m
The Son’s Superior Ministry
The King of Salem (Heb 7:1–10)
6m
Melchizedek’s Superiority (Heb 7:4–10)
5m
A Different Priesthood (Heb 7:11–28)
7m
Jesus’ Indestructible Life (Heb 7:16–28)
11m
A Heavenly Ministry (Heb 8:1–2)
4m
A Heavenly Tabernacle (Heb 8:3–6)
8m
The New Covenant (Heb 8:7–13)
11m
The Son’s Superior Sacrifice
Jesus’ Superior Offering (Heb 9:1–10)
11m
Application of Hebrews 9:1–10
6m
Cleansed by His Blood (Heb 9:11–28)
8m
Mediation through Sacrificial Death (Heb 9:15–24)
7m
An Eternally Effective Sacrifice (Heb 9:25–28)
11m
The Law’s Shadow (Heb 10:1–18)
6m
A Posture of Obedience (Heb 10:5–10)
7m
Decisive Sanctification (Heb 10:11–18)
10m
Confidence to Enter (Heb 10:19–25)
10m
Application of Hebrews 10:19–25
7m
The Fourth Warning (Heb 10:26–31)
9m
Application of Hebrews 10:26–31
7m
Encouragement to Stand Together (Heb 10:32–34)
7m
The Need for Patient Endurance (Heb 10:35–39)
7m
Examples of Faith
The Great Hall of Faith (Heb 11:1–40)
5m
Faith Defined (Heb 11:1–3)
9m
Heroes of the Faith (Heb 11:4–40)
8m
Application of Hebrews 11
7m
Jesus’ Example of Faith (Heb 12:1–2)
11m
Legitimized through Discipline (Heb 12:3–11)
8m
Walk the Straight Path (Heb 12:12–17)
10m
Approaching the Mountain (Heb 12:18–24)
9m
Application of Hebrews 12:18–24
8m
The Final Warning (Heb 12:25–29)
7m
Application of Hebrews 12:25–29
3m
Final Exhortations and Benediction
Practical Community Instructions (Heb 13:1–6)
11m
A Sacrifice of Praise (Heb 13:7–16)
9m
Call to Obedience and Prayer (Heb 13:17–19)
5m
Application of Hebrews 13:1–19
5m
Closing Benediction (Heb 13:20–25)
7m
Appendix: Screencasts
Finding Places Where the New Testament Cites the Old Testament
6m
Looking up Exhortations in Hebrews
5m
Conducting Research Using Logos Resources
6m
Exploring the Structure of Hebrews 1:1–4
6m
Researching the Subjection of All Things to Christ
6m
Discovering Common Vocabulary with Word Lists
6m
Studying Old Testament Sacrifices
4m
Using the Sermon Starter Guide to Prepare a Lesson on Assurance
6m
Searching for Passages that Mention Jesus’ Exaltation
5m
Examining the Translations of the Greek Term Thymiatērion in Hebrews 9:4
6m
Using the Bible Word Study Guide to Research Katapateō
4m
Studying God’s Fatherly Discipline with the Topic Guide