Challenge: Can you unscramble these words and match them to the descriptions below, even if you do not have the book?
| _____________________________ | A brief New Testament book that confronts apostasy and concludes with a beautiful doxology. |
| _____________________________ | A collective name for several New Testament letters addressed to broader audiences rather than a single congregation. Some, however, address individuals. |
| _____________________________ | A New Testament letter traditionally attributed to James, the brother of Jesus, that emphasizes good deeds as evidence of genuine faith. |
| _____________________________ | A phrase used in the Bible, including 2 Peter, to refer to the coming of Christ and divine judgment. |
| _____________________________ | The traditional author of two New Testament letters that warn against wrongdoing and false teaching. The first calls believers to holiness; the second includes farewell instructions as the writer anticipates his death. |
| _____________________________ | The New Testament book that describes faith and presents Jesus as the heavenly High Priest and Mediator of the new covenant, emphasizing His once-for-all sacrifice. |
| _____________________________ | The chapter in Hebrews that contains several examples of faith from the Old Testament Scriptures, often called the "Faith Hall of Fame." |
| _____________________________ | The falling away from one's former beliefs. |
| _____________________________ | What Jesus offered once for all when He gave Himself for our sins. |
-- Howard Culbertson, hculbert@snu.edu
The Book of Hebrews and the three letters of John offer many helpful lessons, but if I were to distill one lesson from each, it might be:
From Hebrews: The supremacy and sufficiency of Christ. Throughout Hebrews, the author emphasizes that Jesus Christ is greater than the prophets, angels, and Moses. The letter draws attention to the central role of Christ as the ultimate mediator between God and humanity. It stresses the importance of faith in Christ for salvation. It calls us to place our trust entirely in Christ in recognition of His unique role in our redemption and salvation.
From the three letters of John: The importance of love and fellowship within the Christian community. In three brief letters, John emphasizes that love for one another is evidence of true discipleship. He reminds us to love one another fervently. He warns against hatred, division, and false teachings. Additionally, John stresses the importance of fellowship among believers by calling for mutual support, encouragement, and accountability. He calls us to develop genuine love within the Body of Christ. That will strengthen and sustain our Christian life.
H -- High Priest: Jesus is portrayed as the ultimate High Priest who intercedes for us.
E -- Excellence of Christ: He is superior to angels, Moses, and the old covenant.
B -- Better Covenant: A new and better covenant is established through Him.
R -- Rest for God's People: A spiritual rest remains for the faithful.
E -- Enduring Faith: The faithful are called to persevere through trials.
W -- Witnesses of Faith: Heroes of faith are highlighted in chapter 11.
S -- Sacrifice Once for All: Christ's single sacrifice makes perfect forever those who are being made holy.
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