Hello, dear friend, welcome back. It’s good to have you back studying with us today.
Media addiction is a serious problem in our world today, I’m sure you agree since you are taking this course. There are numerous solutions available; everything from therapy and psychological “help” to counseling centers and drugs, self-help books and online support groups.
And while all of them are no doubt well-meaning, God Who made us has the only real solution to fix us. If you get sick you don’t go to a car mechanic for healing. If your car breaks down you don’t go to a doctor to fix it.
Similarly, if you have spiritual problems you shouldn’t go to the world; for all of their fine-sounding arguments and their appearances in white coats, they really have no clue as to what the main problem is. They are simply unable to make a proper diagnosis, and therefore cannot provide the proper and lasting cure.
But Jesus can! He made you. He knows how to fix you. And He does so with such love and compassion. His fix is simple, yet thorough, as He gets to the root of the problem and fixes the heart.
Today we are going to do something a little bit different, so I hope you’ll give me feedback about this different teaching method at the end of the lesson.
One of the most enjoyable things to do when studying your Bible is to look up the Old Testament references that are quoted in the New Testament, and read them in context. So much can be learned by doing this, so many wonderful insights and “light bulb moments” will happen. Today I want to show you what I mean by this.
Here is the assignment for today. I have a three-part gospel bible study for you:
Please read Hebrews chapter 1 quoted below. As you read this wonderful chapter, take particular note of each quote from the Old Testament.
When you come to these quoted texts in your reading, please take a moment to read the original Old Testament passage in context in your own Bible—that is don’t just read the quoted text but also read the verses before and after the verse that was quoted in Hebrews 1. Then answer the questions that follow.
After your study of these bible verses, please click on the link at the end of the lesson.
In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 4 So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs. 5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father”? (Psalm 2:7) Or again, “I will be his Father, and he will be my Son”? (2 Samuel 7:14; 1 Chron. 17:13) 6 And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.” (Deut. 32:43) 7 In speaking of the angels he says, “He makes his angels spirits, and his servants flames of fire.” (Psalm 104:4) 8 But about the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. 9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.” (Psalm 45:6,7) 10 He also says, “In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. 11 They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. 12 You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. But you remain the same, and your years will never end.” (Psalm 102:25-27) 13 To which of the angels did God ever say,“Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”? (Psalm 110:1) 14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
Question 1. How many Old Testament passages does the author of Hebrews quote from in Hebrews chapter 1? What are they? Please list them here:
Log in / create an account to enroll or continue where you left off.
Question 2. Did you read all these passages in context? If so, what did you get out of your reading?
Log in / create an account to enroll or continue where you left off.
Question 3. Did you see the gospel in either Hebrews chapter 1 or any of the Old Testament passages from which the author quotes? If so please share it here:
Log in / create an account to enroll or continue where you left off.