Mid-Term

Question 1

Who is the Audience in Hebrews?

Answer 1

Hebrews who were looking to go back to their original Jewish faith due to political and economical pressure

Question 2

When was Hebrews written?

Answer 2

Approximately 65 AD

Question 3

What is the purpose of Hebrews?

Answer 3

To compel converts to keep the faith, and recognize the authority and power of Jesus Christ

Question 4

Major Themes:

1. ) Jesus is better than the______
2. ) Jesus is better than_________
3. ) Jesus is the________________
4. ) Complete rest in____________
5. ) Commit to_________________

Answer 4

Angels, Moses and Joshua, Great High Priest, Salvation/Gospel message, Christ

Question 5

Sub Themes:

1. ) It is possible for a believer to__
2. ) Jesus now interacts with____directly–He is______between God and man
3. ) The_____of God
4. )_______is greatest sin

Answer 5

Backslide, humanity, mediator, oneness, Unbelief

Question 6

Hebrews is powerful because it explores the_________of the Old Testament church and uses them to show that they were pointing to________and his role as High Priest.

Answer 6

Ceremonial Rituals, Jesus Christ

Question 7

The name of Jesus Christ is_____than any other name, and shows his___________to the Angels. It can be assumed that the recipients of the letter may have been taken to_______

Answer 7

Higher, superior nature, angel worship

Question 8

Chapter 1 focused on a great deal on the________of God, and how he was in_______over the Angels. The Angels were____to carry out his will. Everything in creation is subject to the authority of_____

Answer 8

Incarnation, rule/authority, made, Jesus

Question 9

Chapter 2 begins the theme of the church drifting away from____and their_____

Answer 9

Jesus, Faith

Question 10

Comparisons are made between Jesus and Angels, prophets and High Priest etc…but the constant remark is that____is the authority who is worthy of all of the______. There is a call to ensure our_______are what they should be–with our______reserved for God and God alone.

Answer 10

Jesus, glory, priorities, worship

Question 11

Hebrews warns of falling into the same trap the Israelites did–of not hearing the Lord speak to them due to____________.

Answer 11

Hardened Hearts

Question 12

A____________is a state of a fixed position or attitude toward God, and is one of rebellion and iniquity.

Answer 12

Harden Heart

Question 13

Ultimately the cause of a hardened heart is_____–the ultimate sin.

Answer 13

Disbelief

Question 14

In order for us to see the rest of God or his promises fulfilled we must “________” and__________in our approach to God. This is emphasized in Chapters 3 and 4– but is a constant theme throughout the entirety of the book

Answer 14

Keep the faith, remain steadfast

Question 15

The author rebukes_____Christianity– the reason some are falling says is due to their lack of_____in God’s word and in_______to him.

Answer 15

Shallow, maturity, relationship

Question 16

You cannot plead_______or forget what you have heard once you have experienced the fulfillment of the gospel message– to____or_____the power of Acts 2:38 is to turn your back on God altogether and find yourself in an________ condition [Chapters 5-6]

Answer 16

Ignorant, ignore, deny, apostate

Question 17

There is a__________for those who deny Christ and his plan of Salvation

Answer 17

Eternal destination

Question 18

The promise of rest is assured to_______(for those who experience salvation according to Acts 2:38 and keep the faith). God cannot____and ______ his blessing– So it is the most powerful_______ to be received by humanity

Answer 18

All generations, lie, withdraw, promise

Question 19

Who is the Author of Hebrews?

Answer 19

Unknown for certain but assumed to be Apostle Paul