1. In Hebrews 5, we learn that Christ is superior to someone, and to something. Who is the “someone,” and what is the “something”?
2. According to the Book of Leviticus, from what tribe did the priests have to originate?
3. Why, according to Hebrews 7:14, could Christ not serve as a priest while on Earth?
4. What is the connection between Romans 3:25 and Hebrews 10:3-4?
5. What is the basic similarity between Melchizedek and Jesus?
6. In chapters 5 and 6, the writer of the Book of Hebrews strongly rebukes the people to whom he writes. Why?
7. Explain the connection between Hebrews 5:12-13 and 1 Peter 2:2.
8. According to Hebrews 5:5-6, when will Christ’s priesthood come to an end?
9. What is the “milk of the word” referred to in 1 Peter 2:2?
10. What is the “solid food” referred to in Hebrews 5:12?
11. What had caused the Christians of the first century to become “dull of hearing” (Heb. 5:11)?
12. Explain what the writer of the Book of Hebrews meant by the phrase “by reason of use” (Heb. 5:14).
13. According to Matthew 5:48, what is one of a Christian’s goals?
14. To what group of people was the writer of Hebrews referring when he said that there were some whom it was “impossible to renew again to repentance” (Heb. 6:4-6)?
15. To whom was the writer of Hebrews not referring in Hebrews 6:4-6?
16. Why did God tell Jeremiah (in Jeremiah 7, 11, and 14) not to pray for His people?
17. What did the writer of Hebrews means when he said, “But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation”?
18. What is the connection between Colossians 1:27 and Hebrews 6:19?
19. Of the seven
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20. Explain the connection between Hebrews 6:10 and Revelation 14:13.
THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST,