The Book of Hebrews (prepared by Jim Jonas) Our present study examines the book of Hebrews. The author of this epistle vigorously confronts Jewish saints who, under the stress of persecution, are entertaining a return to their Mosaic roots. The main objective of the book to portray the surpassing excellence of Christ in contrast to the shortcomings of Mosaic Law. The book is full of exhortations to faithfulness. Outline Lesson 1:◻ Introduction ◻ The Power and Glory of Christ (Heb 1:1-4) ◻ Jesus: The Worshiped Son (Heb 1:5-6) ◻ The Divine King and Angelic Servants (Heb 1:7-12) ◻ The Ruling Conqueror and His Ministers (Heb 1:13-14) Lesson 2: ◻ The Danger of Neglecting Salvation (Heb 2:1-4) ◻ Jesus: The Ideal Man (Heb 2:5-9) ◻ Bringing Many Sons to Glory (Heb 2:10-13) ◻ Free At Last (Heb 2:14-16) ◻ A Merciful and Faithful High Priest (Heb 2:17-18) Lesson 3: ◻ The Apostle and High Priest (Heb 3:1-2) ◻ More Glory Than Moses (Heb 3:3-6) ◻ The Rebellion of Israel (Heb 3:7-11) ◻ The Hardening of the Heart (Heb 3:12-15) ◻ Disobedience and Unbelief (Heb 3:16-19) Lesson 4: ◻ Falling Short of God’s Rest (Heb 4:1-2) ◻ Entering God’s Rest (Heb 4:3-5) ◻ “There Remains Therefore a Rest” (Heb 4:6-10) ◻ The Living and Powerful Sword (Heb