Start Date
The Hebrews study
starts on the week of September 10th. However, most of the locations are meeting
year round. Call the leader for your
location to confirm whether they are already meeting.
Locations:
Mondays
@ noon
Downtown, 320 S BostonBldg., 12th floor conf. room --
Thursdays
@ 6:30 am
Village Inn -- 5230
S Yale Ave, Tulsa (Studying Psalms)--
IHOP – Broken Arrowacross from Lowe’s, --
Panera Bread -- 71st and Garnett, Tulsa --
Fridays
@ 6:00 am
Panera Bread
-- 71st and Lewis, Tulsa
--
Introduction
Hebrews is a rich
and challenging book. The author assumes
his audience has an extensive knowledge of the Old Testament, so you will find
yourself frequently referring to Old Testament.
The passages that include those OT quotations and allusions also include
some challenging and thought provoking teachings. William
Lane noted that “Hebrews is a delight for the person who enjoys puzzles.” It will cause you to really think. Hebrews is also peppered with warnings,
admonitions and exhortations. Make sure
you approach the book with a humble heart of “good soil” so these practical
challenges will also take root and bear fruit in your life.
Wired
A unique feature of this Bible study is
that the Word document has hyperlinks to
internet Bible study tools and cross references in the questions. You can access the “electronic” version of
the lessons on the TBC
website, from your Bible study leader, or from Pastor
Martin.
The word
study questions include the English word that has a link to the BlueLetterBible. This resource includes pronunciation of the
Greek word, definitions, a link to Vine’s
Dictionary, and a few other features.
The English spelling of the Greek word has a link to the Bible Study Tools
lexicon which also has links to all the occurrences of the Greek word in
the New Testament.
When there are cross references they are usually linked to the NKJV in BibleStudyTools.com. After you
follow that link, it is easy to switch to your preferred version. Usually you will notice that extra verses are
usually included before and after the cited verse(s) to help you with the
context.
There are inductive questions asking the text questions like who, what,
where, when, why, and how? Occasionally
there are other links to recommended
sources or other information that you will find helpful after you have focused on the text of the passage.
Extras
The second page of each lesson will often
contain Bible study tips or an article that relates to the passage we studied
that week. Concentrate on the main study and read the second part if you have
extra time during the week.
Customizing
It is a challenge to prepare a study
that will meet needs in the diverse group of men and study groups. We have attempted to challenge those who are
willing to devote extra time and study and also have included questions that
address the “So what?” of each section.
Some groups will enjoy bearing down on
the “The WORD: What does the Bible
say?” part, and others will find the “The
WALK: What should I do?” questions really hit the spot. I would encourage you to feel free to focus
more on one particular section if you desire, but be careful to include both in your study and
discussion. The lessons are full, so
different study leaders may choose to skip or be brief with some questions in
order to allow time to focus on others.
Make sure you include
prayer and dependence on the Holy Spirit in your study and discussions. Have a gracious and humble spirit in your
discussions and be patient for the Lord to work in our understandings and
lives.
ID: Inductive Questions (Asking the text questions like
who, what, where, when, why, & how?”)
CR: Cross References (Comparing Scripture to Scripture,
understanding the vague by the clear.)
WS: Word Study (Understanding definition, theological
meaning, and usages in other passages.)
The
WORD: What does the Bible say?
Read the whole book of Hebrews and identify
the following:
1. ID: Make note of hints about who the book was
written to: (2.3; 3.1; 12; 5.11-12; 6.10; 10.32-34; 12.4; 13.7;22, 24)
2. ID: What are some of the main divisions (or
themes) in the book of Hebrews?
3. CR: Use tally marks to make note of quotations
from and allusions to the
Old Testament. There
are 35-40 quotations and between 40-70 allusions depending on what you count as
an allusion. (You might even look at
some of the OT passages that are alluded to more than once.)
4. WS: What words
were repeated frequently? Jot them down as you notice the repetition. You
might even want to mark some of them as you read.
If you have time, read
Hebrews again (ideally
in one sitting) in another version. (Read it in a more dynamic version
like the NIV9, NET Bible, or Living
and
in a more literal translation like the NASB9, NKJV,
or ESV9.)
The WALK: What should I do?
1.
What surprised
you about the book? What had you not
noticed before or had forgotten?
2.
What did you
think the main doctrine and the main application was for the whole book?
3.
Was there a verse
or two that really convicted you or got you thinking about something?
4.
What do you
expect to learn? Or how do you think
Hebrews is going to help you grow?
5.
What were your
favorite verses or passages in Hebrews?
·
For more background information you can refer to some free
resources on the internet.
·
Biblical Theology: For a more extended study, read
through Hebrews again and note what Hebrews teaches about the doctrines of 1. Revelation,
2. God the Father, 3. Christ, 4. the Holy Spirit, 5. sin, 6. salvation, 7.
angels, etc.
