Hebrews: Summary & Overview
Overview
Hebrews was written to Jewish believers tempted to return to Judaism. It presents a powerful argument: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, the priests, and the old covenant. The 'Hall of Faith' in chapter 11 celebrates heroes who trusted God without seeing the fulfillment. Hebrews calls us to persevere in faith.
Key Themes
- •Christ is superior to all
- •The new covenant fulfills the old
- •Faith and perseverance
- •Jesus as our great High Priest
- •Drawing near to God with confidence
Famous Verses
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
— Hebrews 11:1
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
— Hebrews 4:16
“Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.”
— Hebrews 12:1-2
“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”
— Hebrews 13:8
“I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
— Hebrews 13:5
Key Facts
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Epistle / Sermon
- Author
- Unknown (possibly Paul, Apollos, or Barnabas)
- Date Written
- ~64–70 AD
- Chapters
- 13
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