Lesson 16

Question 1

List the general epistles:

Answer 1

A) Hebrews

B) James

C) First and second Peter

D) first second third John

E) Jude

Question 2

Who were the general epistles written to?

Answer 2

Christians scattered across a particular region, rather than the specific churches.

Question 3

Circle or underline the components of the following title that are in question:

Answer 3

The epistle of Paul to the Hebrews

Epistle Paul Hebrews

Question 4

In what three ways does the epistle to the Hebrews differ markedly from the letters of Paul?

Answer 4

A) writing style

B) organisational structure

C) Greek used

Question 5

Why was Hebrews probably written prior to the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70?

Answer 5

The temple is referred to as still standing.

Question 6

Hebrews often uses what word?

Answer 6

Better or superior

Question 7

Who is the only new Testament writer to refer to the King Priest Melchizedek?

Answer 7

The author of Hebrews.

Question 8

While the author of Hebrews quotes many passages from the old Testament, which old Testament book does he particularly focus on?

Answer 8

Psalms

Question 9

Give the over arcing structure of Hebrews (include chapter numbers):

Answer 9

A) what have we? (1-7)

B) we have such a high priest (8-10)

C) having, therefore, let us (10-13)