College Press Bible Study Textbook Series
Hebrews 13 - Introduction
Multiple Choice Over Chapter Thirteen
1.
We are told to not forget to show love to:
1.
The minister.
2.
Our friends.
3.
Strangers.
2.
We are told to obey:
1.
Those that we love.
2.
Those whom we choose since we are free in Christ.
3.
Those who have the rule over us.
3.
Marriage is:
1.
Not recommended for Christians.
2.
Honourable.
3.
A defiling thing.
4.
One thing that we should let continue is:
1.
Brotherly love.
2.
Our conscience to our guide.
3.
The government.
5.
Jesus sanctified the people:
1.
With His own blood.
2.
By His transfiguration.
3.
By His baptism.
6.
Jesus Christ is:
1.
The same yesterday, today, and forever.
2.
No doubt growing, for on earth He increased in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man.
3.
Not to be expected soon.
7.
We are warned to be not carried away with:
1.
Emotions.
2.
Strange doctrines.
3.
On a rocket ship.
4.
With everything we hear.
8.
Let brotherly love:
1.
Be natural.
2.
Continue.
3.
Be practised only with brothers in Christ.
4.
Be shown toward those who love us.
9.
The writer of the Hebrew letter states that Jesus was sacrificed:
1.
Without the camp or gate.
2.
Within the camp or gate.
3.
In the eternal city.
10. The experience of Timothy at the writing of this epistle was:
1.
He was set at liberty.
2.
About to be put to death.
3.
Was imprisoned.
11.
Them that have the rule over you:
1.
Rebuke.
2.
Chasten.
3.
Obey.
12.
The author states that he has written to them:
1.
In thirteen Chapter s.
2.
At great length.
3.
In few words.
13.
Since a greeting from Italy is sent, we may assume:
1.
The book was written there.
2.
The Pope was anxious to include Hebrews.
3.
The author was a Roman.
14.
The author says that he and those with him have:
1.
A good conscience.
2.
A right to demand an offering from them.
3.
A long ministry ahead.
15.
The sacrifice suggested for us to make is the:
1.
Firstborn in our family.
2.
Our money.
3.
Our pride.
4.
The fruit of lips.
16.
The chapter states that the heart be established by grace.
1.
Not by meats.
2.
For God gives faith.
3.
So we may be graceful.
17.
The author states that:
1.
We have an altar.
2.
We have no need of an altar.
3.
The church is the altar.
18.
The Great Shepherd of the sheep was:
1.
Brought forth as David, the shepherd boy.
2.
Brought forth from the dead.
3.
Nehemiah, who shepherded the Israelites back from Babylon.
4.
Moses, who shepherded the Israelites from Egypt.
19.
The author believed in prayer, for he said pray for us that:
1.
I may go to Spain to preach.
2.
You may learn how to commune with God.
3.
I may be restored to you the sooner.
20.
In showing love to strangers, some have:
1.
Gotten themselves into complications.
2.
Had much money given to them.
3.
Entertained angels unawares.
SUMMARY OF CHAPTER THIRTEEN
The Book of Hebrews was directed toward those who were in danger of forsaking Christ for Judaism. It begins with the thought of the final revelation of God through His Son, Who is presented in His office as High Priest. His faithfulness, appointment, and ministry as High Priest are explained with constant appeal to be faithful to Him.
Chapter Thirteen is given over to the conclusion, summarizing various points and giving one more strong appeal to leave Judaism and take a firm stand with Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep. While urging Christians to leave Judaism, the opening verses of the chapter remind of virtues that were to continue. They had God's approval under the old covenant as well as under the new. The following are mentioned: (1) Brotherly love; (2) hospitality to strangers; (3) concern for the oppressed; (4) marriage as an institution to be held in honor; (5) trust in God as opposed to love of money.
The admonition to forsake Judaism and take a firm stand with Christ, begins with the appeal to remember those leaders who had spoken the word to them, as well as the ones watching over their souls. They were to imitate the faith of those who put their trust in Jesus Christ, Who is the same for all eternity. Consequently they are warned against being carried away with strange teachings about foods, etc., such as characterized much of Judaism, The plea is made to go out of the camp of Judaism to Christ who suffered outside the gate. Through Him make a sacrifice of praise to God. Submit to your leaders who watch over your souls.
The chapter closes with a request for prayer that the writer be restored to them, followed by the wonderful benediction which sums up the theme of the book about the great Shepherd of the sheep and the blood of the eternal covenant. The writer appeals for understanding as to the purpose of the brief epistle. He mentions Timothy and the hope of seeing them.
The closing word of greeting mentions their leaders (for the third time in the brief chapter) as well as all the saints, Those of Italy joined in the greetings.
A prayer closes the book: Grace be with you all.