THE EPISTLES to the HEBREWS Study Questions

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Tuesday Quiz Material (Hebrews 1-4)

CHAPTER ONE

1. QUESTION: How often has God spoken to the fathers by the prophets? ANSWER: At sundry times (1:1)

2. QUESTION: In what manner has God spoken unto the fathers through the prophets? ANSWER: In divers manners (1:1)

3. QUESTION: (Two part question) To whom has God spoken in time past, and by whom has He spoken?

ANSWER: A To the fathers B.By the prophets (1:1)

4. QUESTION: By whom has God spoken unto us in these last days? ANSWER: By His Son (1:2)

5. QUESTION: Of what was Christ appointed to be an heir? ANSWER: All things (1:2)

6. QUESTION: Finish this statement about Christ and give the reference. “Hath in these last days spoken unto us by His Son, whom He hath appointed heir of all things,...”

ANSWER: “...by whom also He made the worlds.” Hebrews 1:2

7. QUESTION: Give three things that are descriptive of Christ, as described in Hebrews 1:3. ANSWER: A. He was in the brightness of God’s glory B. He was in the express image of God’s person C. He upholds the world by the word of His power (1:3)

8. QUESTION: How does Christ uphold all things? ANSWER: By the word of His power (1:3)

9. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 1:3, what did Christ do to our sins? ANSWER: He purged them (1:3)

10. QUESTION: What did Christ do after He had purged our sins? ANSWER: He sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high (1:3)

11. QUESTION: Christ was made much better than whom? ANSWER: The angels (1:4)

12. QUESTION: What had Christ obtained by inheritance? ANSWER: A more excellent name than the angels (1:4)

13. QUESTION: What “more excellent” relationship did Christ have with God the Father than the angels had?

ANSWER: The relationship of father and son (1:4-5)

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14. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) “Thou art my __________, this day have I __________ Thee.” ANSWER: A. Son B. Begotten (1:5)

15. QUESTION: What verse in Hebrews chapter one informs us that Christ is the Son of God? ANSWER: Hebrews 1:5

16. QUESTION: Give the references for the two Old Testament prophecies concerning Christ which are quoted in Hebrews 1:6.

ANSWER: A. Psalm 2:7 B. II Samuel 7:14 (1:5)

17. QUESTION: When did the Father instruct the angels to worship Christ? ANSWER: When Christ came into the world (1:6)

18. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 1:6, what title is given to Christ? ANSWER: The firstbegotten (1:6)

19. QUESTION: What did God say when He brought His firstbegotten into the world? ANSWER: Let all the angels of God worship Him (1:6) 20. QUESTION: What kind of creatures are angels? ANSWER: They are spirits (1:7) 21. QUESTION: How does God describe His ministers? ANSWER: They are flames of fire (1:7)

22. QUESTION: What did God promise concerning the throne of His Son? ANSWER: It would be for ever and ever (1:8)

23. QUESTION: Describe the scepter which was promised to the Son of God. ANSWER: It was to be a scepter of righteousness (1:8)

24. QUESTION: Righteousness is the scepter of whose kingdom? ANSWER: Of the kingdom of the Son of God (1:8)

25. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) “Thou (Christ) hast loved __________, and hated __________.”

ANSWER: A. Righteousness B. Iniquity (1:9)

26. QUESTION: With what was Christ anointed because of His love for righteousness and hatred for iniquity?

ANSWER: The oil of gladness (1:9)

27. QUESTION: Above whom was Christ anointed with the oil of gladness? ANSWER: His fellows (1:9)

28. QUESTION: When did the Lord lay the foundation of the earth? ANSWER: In the beginning (1:10)

29. QUESTION: (Finish this quote) “Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth;...”

ANSWER: “...and the heavens are the works of thine hands.” (1:10)

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30. QUESTION: What two things will perish while God remains? ANSWER: A. The earth B. The heavens (1:10-11)

31. QUESTION: What will happen to God when the heavens and earth perish? ANSWER: He will remain (1:11)

32. QUESTION: To what does the Hebrew writer compare the aging of the heavens and the earth?

ANSWER: To the aging of a garment (1:11)

33. QUESTION: How shall God fold up the earth? ANSWER: As a vesture is folded (1:12)

34. QUESTION: (Fill in blanks) The heavens and the earth will be __________: but God will be the __________.

ANSWER: A. Changed B. Same (1:12)

35. QUESTION: Finish this quote relating to God’s immutability. “Thou art the same,...” ANSWER: “...and Thy years shall not fail.” (1:12)

36. QUESTION: Where did God the Father command His Son to be seated? ANSWER: At His right hand (1:13)

37. QUESTION: How long will Christ be seated at the right hand of the Father? ANSWER: Until Christ’s enemies are made His footstool (1:13)

38. QUESTION: Who are God’s ministering spirits? ANSWER: All the angels (1:7 and 14)

39. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 1:14, whom has God sent forth to minister? ANSWER: His ministering spirits (1:14)

40. QUESTION: To whom are God’s ministering spirits sent to minister? ANSWER: Them who shall be heirs of salvation (1:14)

CHAPTER TWO

1. QUESTION: How should we react to the things which we have heard from God’s Word? ANSWER: We ought to give the more earnest heed to them (2:1)

2. QUESTION: To what things should we give the more earnest heed? ANSWER: The things which we have heard (2:1)

3. QUESTION: Why should we give a more earnest heed unto the things which we have heard? ANSWER: Lest we should let them slip (2:1)

4. QUESTION: What do we know about the words which are spoken by the angels of the Lord? ANSWER: They are steadfast (2:2)

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5. QUESTION: What is certain about every transgression and disobedience? ANSWER: They will receive a just recompense of reward (2:2)

6. QUESTION: Quote Hebrews 2:3. ANSWER: “How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to

be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard Him?” (2:3)

7. QUESTION: (Two part question) Who first spoke the words of salvation, and what group of people confirmed them?

ANSWER: A. The Lord B. Them that heard Him (2:3)

8. QUESTION: In what four ways did God bear witness to those who confirmed His “great salvation”?

ANSWER: A. By signs B. By wonders C. By divers miracles D. By gifts of the Holy Ghost (2:4)

9. QUESTION: In what manner did God choose to show forth His signs, wonders, miracles and gifts of the Holy Ghost?

ANSWER: According to His own will (2:4)

10. QUESTION: Unto whom is the world to come to be in subjection? ANSWER: Unto the angels (2:5)

11. QUESTION: What has God put in subject unto the angels? ANSWER: The world to come (2:5)

12. QUESTION: (Finish this quote and give its reference) “What is man, that Thou art mindful of him?...”

ANSWER: “...or the son of man, that Thou visitest him?” Hebrews 2:6

13. QUESTION: (Two part question) Who was the Hebrew writer quoting, and what is the Old Testament reference for the statement: “What is man that Thou art mindful of Him?”

ANSWER: A. David B. Psalm 4:8 (2:6 and Psalm 4:8)

14. QUESTION: Compare the created status of man to that of the angels? ANSWER: Man was made a little lower than the angels (2:7)

15. QUESTION: With what two things was man crowned when he was created? ANSWER: Glory and honor (2:7)

16. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 2:7, what things were placed under the control of man? ANSWER: The works of God’s hands (2:7)

17. QUESTION: What things has God placed in subjection under the feet of man? ANSWER: All things (2:8)

18. QUESTION: Finish this statement found in Hebrews 2:8. “He left nothing...” ANSWER: “...that is not put under him.” (2:8)

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19. QUESTION: For what reason was Jesus made a little lower than the angels? ANSWER: For the suffering of death (2:9)

20. QUESTION: For what reason was Jesus crowned with glory and honor? ANSWER: So that He could taste of death for every man (2:9)

21. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) “For it became Him, __________ __________ are all things, and _________ __________ are all things...”

ANSWER: A. For whom B. By whom (2:10)

22. QUESTION: What title is attributed to Christ in Hebrews 2:10? ANSWER: The Captain of their salvation (2:10)

23. QUESTION: How was the “Captain of their salvation” made perfect? ANSWER: Through suffering (2:10)

24. QUESTION: What fact is attributed to both He that sanctifies and they who are sanctified? ANSWER: They are all one (2:11)

25. QUESTION: He that sanctifies is not ashamed to do what? ANSWER: To call those whom He sanctifies brethren (2:11)

26. QUESTION: What does Christ proclaim unto His brethren? ANSWER: The name of His Father (2:12)

27. QUESTION: Where does Christ promise to sing the praises of His Father? ANSWER: In the midst of the church (2:12)

28. QUESTION: Where does Christ put His trust? ANSWER: In His Father (2:11-13)

29. QUESTION: Who, besides Christ, places their trust in the Father? ANSWER: The children which the Father gave unto Christ (2:13)

30. QUESTION: The children which the Father gave unto Christ are partakers of what? ANSWER: Flesh and blood (2:14)

31. QUESTION: (Two part question) What power did Christ destroy, and how did He destroy this foe?

ANSWER: A. Him that had the power of death B. Through His own death (2:14)

32. QUESTION: Who held the power of death prior to the death of Christ? ANSWER: The devil (2:14)

33. QUESTION: How were the children of the human race held in bondage throughout all their lifetime?

ANSWER: Through fear of death (2:15)

34. QUESTION: How long were the children of the human race held in bondage through the fear of death?

ANSWER: For their lifetime (2:15)

35. QUESTION: What nature did Christ not take on when He came to the earth? ANSWER: The nature of angels (2:16)

36. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 2:16, of whose seed was Christ born?

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ANSWER: The seed of Abraham (2:16)

37. QUESTION: How does Hebrews 2:17 describe the high priestly nature of Christ? ANSWER: He was a merciful and faithful high priest (2:17)

38. QUESTION: In what things was Christ a merciful and faithful high priest? ANSWER: In things pertaining to God (2:17)

39. QUESTION: Why is Christ able to succour those who are tempted? ANSWER: Because He suffered temptation (2:18)

40. QUESTION: Quote Hebrews 2:18. ANSWER: “For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them

that are tempted.” (2:18)

CHAPTER THREE

1. QUESTION: Those who are holy brethren are partakers of what? ANSWER: The heavenly calling (3:1)

2. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) According to Hebrews 3:1, we should consider the __________ and __________ __________ of our profession, Christ Jesus.

ANSWER: A. Apostle B. High Priest (3:1)

3. QUESTION: To whom was Christ faithful as Moses was faithful in all his house? ANSWER: To Him that appointed Him (3:2)

4. QUESTION: Where was Moses said to have been faithful? ANSWER: In all his house (3:2)

5. QUESTION: Christ was counted worthy of more glory than whom? ANSWER: Moses (3:3)

6. QUESTION: Why was Christ counted worthy of more glory than Moses? ANSWER: Because He who builds the house has more honor than the house (3:3)

7. QUESTION: Every house is built by whom? ANSWER: By some man (3:4)

8. QUESTION: While every house is built by some man, what is God credited with building? ANSWER: All things (3:4)

9. QUESTION: How was Moses faithful in all his house? ANSWER: As a servant (3:5)

10. QUESTION: The faithfulness of Moses as a servant in his own house became a testimony of what things?

ANSWER: Those things which were to be spoken after (3:5)

11. QUESTION: Christ was a Son over what house? ANSWER: His own house (3:6)

12. QUESTION: Complete this statement which determines whether or not we belong to the house of Christ. “...Whose house are we, if we hold fast the...”

ANSWER: “...confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.” (3:6)

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13. QUESTION: Quote Hebrews 3:7-8. ANSWER: “Wherefore as the Holy Ghost saith, Today if ye will hear His voice, harden not

your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness.” (3:7-8)

14. QUESTION: Who made the statement, “Today if ye will hear His voice, harden not your hearts?”

ANSWER: The Holy Ghost (3:7)

15. QUESTION: When should we hear the voice of God? ANSWER: Today (3:7)

16. QUESTION: What are we not to do when we hear the voice of the Lord? ANSWER: Harden our hearts (3:8)

17. QUESTION: What Old Testament sin are we repeating when we ignore the voice of the Lord? ANSWER: The provocation in the wilderness (3:8)

18. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 3:9, what three things are noteworthy about the provocation?

ANSWER: A. The Hebrew fathers tempted the Lord B. They proved the Lord C. They saw the works of the Lord for forty years (3:8-9)

19. QUESTION: How long did the Israelites see the works of the Lord in the wilderness? ANSWER: Forty years (3:9)

20. QUESTION: How did God feel toward the generation which provoked Him in the wilderness? ANSWER: He was grieved with them (3:10)

21. QUESTION: When God became grieved with His people in the wilderness, what did He say about them?

ANSWER: They always err in their heart, and they have not known my ways (3:10)

22. QUESTION: What was God’s emotion when He forbade the children of provocation to enter His rest?

ANSWER: Wrath (3:11)

23. QUESTION: What did God forbid the children of provocation from doing? ANSWER: Entering His rest (3:11)

24. QUESTION: What Old Testament passage is mentioned in Hebrews 3:7-11? ANSWER: Psalm 95:7-11

25. QUESTION: What should we do in light of God’s dealings with the children of provocation? ANSWER: We should take heed (3:12)

26. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 3:12, what kind of heart are we warned against having? ANSWER: An evil heart of unbelief (3:12)

27. QUESTION: What will an evil heart of unbelief cause an individual to do? ANSWER: Depart from the living God (3:12)

28. QUESTION: How often are we encouraged to exhort one another? ANSWER: Daily (3:13)

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29. QUESTION: Quote the phrase the Hebrew writer uses to emphasize the word daily? ANSWER: “While it is called today...” (3:13)

30. QUESTION: For what reason should we exhort one another daily? ANSWER: So that we will not become hardened through the deceitfulness of sin (3:13)

31. QUESTION: How are we made partakers of Christ? ANSWER: By holding the beginning of our confidence steadfast (3:14)

32. QUESTION: If we are to become partakers of Christ, how long must we hold our confidence steadfast?

ANSWER: Unto the end (3:14)

33. QUESTION: What three things does God emphasize by way of repetition in Hebrews 3:15? ANSWER: A. We should hear the voice of the Lord today B.We should not harden our hearts C. We should avoid provoking the Lord to wrath (3:15)

34. QUESTION: How many of the Hebrew people were guilty of provocation when they came out of the land of bondage?

ANSWER: Some, but not all that came out with Moses (3:16)

35. QUESTION: What country did the children of provocation come out of? ANSWER: Egypt (3:16)

36. QUESTION: (Two part question) According to Hebrews 3:17, how did God feel toward the children of provocation, and for how long?

ANSWER: A. He was grieved with them B. Forty years (3:17)

37. QUESTION: What word was used in the place of bodies in describing those who fell in the wilderness?

ANSWER: Carcases (3:17)

38. QUESTION: What happened to the carcases of those who grieved God in the provocation? ANSWER: They fell in the wilderness (3:17)

39. QUESTION: What people were forbidden to enter God’s rest? ANSWER: Those who believed not (3:18)

40. QUESTION: Why has God given us the account of the provocation in the wilderness? ANSWER: So we can see the danger of unbelief (3:12 and 19 “So we see...”)

CHAPTER FOUR

1. QUESTION: Concerning entering into our rest, what was left for us? ANSWER: A promise (4:1)

2. QUESTION: What should we fear concerning the promise left to us of entering our rest? ANSWER: Seeming to come short of it (4:1)

3. QUESTION: The gospel was preached to what two groups of people? ANSWER: A. To us (who believed)

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B. To them (who did not believe) (3:18-4:2)

4. QUESTION: What was preached to those who believed and to those who did not believe? ANSWER: The gospel (4:2)

5. QUESTION: Why didn’t the unbelievers profit from hearing the gospel? ANSWER: Because it was not mixed with faith in them (4:2)

6. QUESTION: What group of people will be permitted to enter into rest? ANSWER: Those which have believed (4:3)

7. QUESTION: What emotion caused God to declare that those who did not believe would not enter into rest?

ANSWER: Wrath (4:3)

8. QUESTION: When were the works of God finished? ANSWER: From the foundation of the world (4:3)

9. QUESTION: (Give exact quote) Of what does the Word of God speak, “in a certain place,” concerning the seventh day?

ANSWER: “And God did rest the seventh day from all His works.” (4:4)

10. QUESTION: From what did God rest on the seventh day? ANSWER: All His works (4:4)

11. QUESTION: What group of people failed to enter into rest? ANSWER: Those to whom the gospel was first preached (4:6)

12. QUESTION: Why did some people not enter into rest after hearing the gospel preached? ANSWER: Because of unbelief (4:6)

13. QUESTION: According to the writings of David in Psalm 95:7, what does God’s Word limit? ANSWER: A certain day (4:7)

14. QUESTION: Quote the phrase from Hebrews 4:7 which indicates that God was patient with the unbelievers for a long time.

ANSWER: “Today, after so long a time...” (4:7)

15. QUESTION: What are we to listen to “today”? ANSWER: The voice of the Lord (4:7)

16. QUESTION: Who spoke of another day of rest for the people of God? ANSWER: Jesus (4:8)

17. QUESTION: How do we know that Israel’s entry into Canaan did not provide the rest spoken of in Hebrews chapter four?

ANSWER: Jesus would not have spoken of another day of rest (4:8)

18. QUESTION: Who promised rest for the people of God? ANSWER: Jesus (4:8-9)

19. QUESTION: For whom does there remain a rest? ANSWER: For the people of God (4:9)

20. QUESTION: From what has a child of God ceased when he has entered into his rest? ANSWER: From his own works (4:10)

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21. QUESTION: To what does the Hebrew writer compare our experience of entering into spiritual rest?

ANSWER: God ceasing from His work (4:10)

22. QUESTION: Complete this quote and give the reference. “Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest,...”

ANSWER: “...lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.” Hebrews 4:11

23. QUESTION: In what manner should we pursue spiritual rest? ANSWER: We are to labor to enter into it (4:11)

24. QUESTION: Quote Hebrews 4:12. ANSWER: “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged

sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” (4:12)

25. QUESTION: Give three descriptions which are given to the word of God. ANSWER: A. Quick B. Powerful C. Sharper than a two-edged sword (4:12)

26. QUESTION: Into what three parts can a man be divided? ANSWER: A. Soul B. Spirit C. Body (4:12)

27. QUESTION: How does the author of the book of Hebrews describe the body? ANSWER: The joints and marrow (4:12)

28. QUESTION: What two things can the word of God discern? ANSWER: A. Thoughts of the heart B. Intents of the heart (4:12)

29. QUESTION: Who or what are manifest in God’s sight? ANSWER: All creatures (4:13)

30. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) “All things are __________ and __________ unto the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.”

ANSWER: A. Naked B. Opened (4:13)

31. QUESTION: How does Hebrews 4:13 describe our relationship to God? ANSWER: God is the One with whom we have to do (4:13)

32. QUESTION: Who is our great High Priest? ANSWER: Jesus the Son of God (4:14)

33. QUESTION: Where is our great High Priest dwelling? ANSWER: In heaven (4:14)

34. QUESTION: Seeing that we have a great High Priest, what then should we do? ANSWER: We should hold fast our profession (4:14)

35. QUESTION: Quote the double negative which proves we have a High Priest who is touched

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with the feeling of our infirmities. ANSWER: “For we have NOT an High Priest which CANNOT be touched with the feeling of

our infirmities.” (4:15)

36. QUESTION: In what manner was Christ tempted? ANSWER: He was tempted in all points like we are tempted (4:15)

37. QUESTION: What was the result of Christ’s temptation? ANSWER: He did not sin (4:15)

38. QUESTION: Since Christ is touched with the feeling of our infirmities, to what place should we come boldly?

ANSWER: To the throne of grace (4:16)

39. QUESTION: What two things may be obtained at the throne of grace? ANSWER: A. Mercy B. Grace (4:16)

40. QUESTION: Describe the grace which is to be found at the throne of grace. ANSWER: Grace to help in the time of need (4:16)

THE EPISTLES to the HEBREWS Study Questions

Property of Appalachian Youth Ministries

Wednesday Quiz Material (Hebrews 5-9)

CHAPTER FIVE

1. QUESTION: Who is ordained for men in things pertaining to God? ANSWER: Every high priest taken from among men (5:1)

2. QUESTION: Every high priest taken from among men is ordained for what purpose? ANSWER: For men in things pertaining to God (5:1)

3. QUESTION: What is the purpose of the ordination of every high priest taken from among men?

ANSWER: That he may offer gifts and sacrifices for sins (5:1)

4. QUESTION: Who should be able to have compassion on the ignorant because of his own infirmities?

ANSWER: A high priest taken from among men (5:1-2)

5. QUESTION: Besides having compassion on the ignorant, on what other group should a high priest have compassion?

ANSWER: Those who are out of the way (5:2)

6. QUESTION: For what reason can a high priest have compassion on others? ANSWER: Because he himself is compassed with infirmity (5:2)

7. QUESTION: A human high priest must offer sacrifice for the sins of whom? ANSWER:

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A. For the people B. For himself (5:3)

8. QUESTION: Why would a human high priest need to offer sacrifice for himself? ANSWER: He himself is compassed with infirmity (5:2-3)

9. QUESTION: For what should a high priest offer sacrifice? ANSWER: Sins (5:3)

10. QUESTION: What honor should a man not take unto himself? ANSWER: The honor of offering sacrifice for sin (5:1-4)

11. QUESTION: Why was Aaron qualified to offer sacrifices for sin? ANSWER: He was called of God (5:4)

12. QUESTION: Who was called of God for the office of the priesthood? ANSWER: Aaron (5:4)

13. QUESTION: To what position did Christ not glorify himself? ANSWER: The office of the priesthood (5:5)

14. QUESTION: Quote the words of God that glorified the Son of God as a high priest and give the reference.

ANSWER: “Thou art my Son, today have I begotten thee.” Hebrews 5:5

11 15. QUESTION: Give the Old Testament reference the Hebrew author quoted when he wrote,

“Thou art my Son, today have I begotten thee.” ANSWER: Psalm 2:7

16. QUESTION: (Two part question) For what period of time was Christ promised to be a priest after the order of Melchisedec, and who made this promise?

ANSWER: A. Forever B. God His Father (5:5-6)

17. QUESTION: After what order was the priesthood of Christ patterned? ANSWER: After the order of Melchisedec (5:6)

18. QUESTION: From what Old Testament passage did the Hebrew author quote when he wrote, “Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchisedec”?

ANSWER: Psalm 110:4 (5:6)

19. QUESTION: When did Melchisedec offer up prayer and supplications? ANSWER: In the days of his flesh (5:7)

20. QUESTION: In what manner did Melchisedec offer up prayers and supplications? ANSWER: With strong crying and tears (5:7)

21. QUESTION: Unto whom did Melchisedec offer up prayers and supplications? ANSWER: Unto Him that was able to save him from death (5:7)

22. QUESTION: Why were the prayers of Melchisedec heard by the Lord? ANSWER: Because Melchisedec feared (5:7)

23. QUESTION: What did Christ learn even though He was the Son of God? ANSWER: Obedience (5:8)

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24. QUESTION: In what manner did Christ learn obedience? ANSWER: By the things which He suffered (5:8)

25. QUESTION: Why was Christ qualified to be the author of eternal salvation? ANSWER: He was made perfect (5:9)

26. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) “He (Christ) became the __________ of __________ __________ unto all them that obey Him.”

ANSWER: A. Author B. Eternal salvation (5:9)

27. QUESTION: Unto whom is Christ’s eternal salvation available? ANSWER: All them that obey Him (5:9)

28. QUESTION: (Two part question) How many things did the Hebrew author want to write about, and what did he say about those things?

ANSWER: A. Many things B. They were hard to be uttered (5:11)

29. QUESTION: Why were there things that were hard for the Hebrew author to speak about? ANSWER: His readers were dull of hearing (5:11)

30. QUESTION: Quote Hebrews 5:12. ANSWER: “For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you

again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.” (5:12)

31. QUESTION: The readers of the Hebrew epistle should have been teachers of God’s Word; instead, what did they have need of?

ANSWER: Someone to teach them (5:12)

32. QUESTION: What things did the original readers of Hebrews need to be retaught? ANSWER: The first principles of the oracles of God (5:12)

33. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) The people to whom this book was written had need of __________ instead of __________ __________.

ANSWER: A. Milk B. Strong meat (5:12)

34. QUESTION: Who is unskillful in the word of righteousness? ANSWER: Everyone that uses milk (5:13)

35. QUESTION: Everyone that uses milk rather than strong meat is unskillful in what? ANSWER: The word of righteousness (5:13)

36. QUESTION: For what reason is a Christian who uses milk rather than strong meat unskillful in the word of righteousness?

ANSWER: He is a babe (5:13)

37. QUESTION: Finish this quote and give the reference. “But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age,...”

ANSWER: “...even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.” Hebrews 5:14

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38. QUESTION: To whom does strong meat belong? ANSWER: To them that are of full age (5:14)

39. QUESTION: How can a Christian exercise his senses to discern good and evil? ANSWER: By simply using his ability of discernment (5:14)

40. QUESTION: By using our power of discernment, we should be able to tell the difference between what two things?

ANSWER: Good and evil (5:14)

CHAPTER SIX

1. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 6:1, the readers of the epistle book are urged not to be content with the principles of the doctrine of Christ, but to go on unto what?

ANSWER: Perfection (6:1)

2. QUESTION: What foundations are we not to lay again in our pursuit after perfection? ANSWER: A. Repentance from dead works B. Faith toward God C. The doctrine of baptisms D. Laying on of hands E. Resurrection of the dead F. Eternal judgment (6:1-2)

3. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 6:1 and 3, what are we to do if God permits us? ANSWER: To go on unto perfection (6:1 and 3)

4. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 6:4-5, give five characteristics which are indicative of a true child of God.

ANSWER: A. They are enlightened B. They have tasted of the heavenly gift C. They have been made partakers of the Holy Ghost D. They have tasted the good word of God E. They have tasted the powers of the world to come (6:4-5)

5. QUESTION: Why is it impossible for a person who has once been a true child of God and has “fallen away” (apostatized) to be renewed unto repentance?

ANSWER: Because they are crucifying unto themselves the Son of God afresh (6:6)

6. QUESTION: What are we doing when we crucify the Son of God afresh to ourselves? ANSWER: We are putting Him to open shame (6:6)

7. QUESTION: How does the earth accept the rains that come often upon it? ANSWER: It drinks it in (6:7)

8. QUESTION: For whom does the earth bring forth herbs? ANSWER: Those that have planted (dressed) it (6:7)

9. QUESTION: How can the earth receive a blessing from God? ANSWER: By bringing forth herbs for its planter (6:7)

10. QUESTION: How does the planter feel toward the ground that brings forth thorns and briers? ANSWER: He rejects it (6:8)

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11. QUESTION: The ground which brings forth thorns and briers is nigh unto what? ANSWER: Cursing (6:8)

12. QUESTION: What is the end of the ground which bears thorns and briers? ANSWER: It is to be burned (6:8)

13. QUESTION: The Hebrew author was convinced that his readers were not like what type of ground?

ANSWER: That which brings forth thorns and briers (6:8-9)

14. QUESTION: Besides being convinced of “better things” of his readers, of what other things was the Hebrews author convinced?

ANSWER: Things that accompany salvation (6:9)

15. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) “God is not unrighteous to forget your __________ and __________ of __________...”

ANSWER: A. Work B. Labor C. Love (6:10)

16. QUESTION: Our work and labor of love is shown toward what? ANSWER: The name of God (6:10)

17. QUESTION: How may we demonstrate our work and labor of love toward the name of God? ANSWER: Through our ministry to the saints (6:10)

18. QUESTION: What phrase from Hebrews 6:10 indicates that our ministry to the saints is not a one time obligation?

ANSWER: “...ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” (6:10)

19. QUESTION: Who should show diligence to the full assurance of hope? ANSWER: Every Christian (6:11)

20. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 6:11, we are to be diligent about what? ANSWER: To the full assurance of hope (6:11)

21. QUESTION: Until what specified time should we show diligence to the full assurance of hope? ANSWER: Unto the end (6:11)

22. QUESTION: What is the alternative of diligence to the full assurance of hope? ANSWER: Slothfulness (6:11-12)

23. QUESTION: We are to be followers of them who do what through faith and patience? ANSWER: Inherit the promises (6:12)

24. QUESTION: Why did God swear by Himself when He gave His promise to Abraham? ANSWER: Because He could swear by no greater (6:13)

25. QUESTION: When God made His promise to Abraham, by whom did He swear? ANSWER: By Himself (6:13)

26. QUESTION: Quote the promise God made to Abraham. ANSWER: “Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.” (6:14)

27. QUESTION: How was Abraham able to obtain his promise from the Lord? ANSWER: By patiently enduring (6:15)

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28. QUESTION: What did Abraham receive after he had patiently endured? ANSWER: The promise (6:15)

29. QUESTION: By what type of people do men normally swear? ANSWER: By the greater (6:16)

30. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) “An oath for confirmation is to them an __________ of all __________.”

ANSWER: A. End B. Strife (6:16)

31. QUESTION: How willing is the Lord to show the immutability of His counsel unto the heirs of promise?

ANSWER: More abundantly (6:17)

32. QUESTION: What is God abundantly willing to show unto the heirs of promise? ANSWER: The immutability of His counsel (6:17)

33. QUESTION: How did God confirm the immutability of His counsel? ANSWER: He confirmed it by an oath (6:17)

34. QUESTION: Finish this quote from Hebrews 6:18. “That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation,...”

ANSWER: “...who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us.” (6:18)

15 35. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 6:18, what is it impossible for God to do? ANSWER: Lie (6:18)

36. QUESTION: Why have we fled for refuge? ANSWER: To lay hold upon the hope set before us (6:18)

37. QUESTION: The hope set before us is an anchor for what? ANSWER: The soul (6:19)

38. QUESTION: Give two descriptions for the anchor of our soul. ANSWER: A. Sure B. Stedfast (6:19)

39. QUESTION: The hope set before us enables us to enter into what? ANSWER: That within the veil (6:19)

40. QUESTION: Who is the forerunner who has already entered within the veil? ANSWER: Jesus (6:20)

CHAPTER SEVEN

1. QUESTION: (Two part question) Who was Melchisedec, and of whom was he a priest? ANSWER: A. King of Salem B. The most high God (7:1)

2. QUESTION: From where was Abraham returning when he met Melchisedec?

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ANSWER: From the slaughter of the kings (7:1)

3. QUESTION: What did Melchisedec do for Abraham when they met? ANSWER: He blessed him (7:1)

4. QUESTION: Give two other interpretations to Melchisedec’s kingly title besides King of Salem. ANSWER: A. King of righteousness B. King of peace (7:2)

5. QUESTION: What three statements are made concerning the lineage of Melchisedec? ANSWER: A. He was without father B. He was without mother

C. He was without descent (7:3)

6. QUESTION: What is said about the duration of Melchisedec’s life? ANSWER: He had neither beginning of days, nor end of life (7:3)

7. QUESTION: Melchisedec was made like unto whom? ANSWER: The Son of God (7:3)

8. QUESTION: How long did the priesthood of Melchisedec last? ANSWER: It abode continually (7:3)

9. QUESTION: What did Abraham give to Melchisedec? ANSWER: A tenth of the spoils from his battle with the kings (7:4)

10. QUESTION: What dictated that the priests who were the sons of Levi receive tithes from the people?

ANSWER: The law (7:5)

11. QUESTION: The Israelite priests were descendants of what two notable men? ANSWER: A. Levi B. Abraham (7:5)

12. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) Regarding the relationship between Abraham and Melchisedec, we read that the __________ was blessed of the __________.

ANSWER: A. Less B. Better (7:7)

13. QUESTION: What kind of people normally receive tithes? ANSWER: Men that die (7:8)

14. QUESTION: In whom did Levi pay tithes? ANSWER: Abraham (7:9)

15. QUESTION: Explain how Levi paid tithes through his forefather Abraham. ANSWER: He was yet in the loins of Abraham when Melchisedec met and received tithes

from him (7:10)

16. QUESTION: Why was there a necessity for a new priesthood to arise? ANSWER: Because perfection had not been attained (7:11)

17. QUESTION: Under what sort of priesthood did the people of Israel receive the law?

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ANSWER: The Levitical priesthood (7:11)

18. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 7:12, what, besides the priesthood, needed to be changed?

ANSWER: The law (7:12)

19. QUESTION: What priest was the author describing when he wrote, “...he of whom these things are spoken?”

ANSWER: Our Lord (7:13-14)

20. QUESTION: (Two part question) Describe the tribe our Lord came out of, and give the name of this tribe.

ANSWER: A. It was another tribe of which no man gave attendance at the altar

B. The tribe of Judah (7:13-14)

21. QUESTION: What did Moses say in connecting the priesthood with the tribe of Judah? ANSWER: Nothing (7:14)

22. QUESTION: What arose after the similitude of Melchisedec? ANSWER: Another priest (7:15)

23. QUESTION: The priest who arose after the similitude of Melchisedec was not made after what law?

ANSWER: The law of a carnal commandment (7:16)

24. QUESTION: After what power was the priest after the similitude of Melchisedec made? ANSWER: The power of an endless life (7:16)

25. QUESTION: (Give exact quote) How do we know that Christ was made priest by the power of an endless life?

ANSWER: “For He (God) testifieth, Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchisedec.” (7:17)

26. QUESTION: What went before the weakness and unprofitableness of the commandment? ANSWER: A disannulling of the commandment (7:18)

27. QUESTION: What was the law incapable of doing? ANSWER: It could make nothing perfect (7:19)

28. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 7:19, what event made it possible for things to be made perfect?

ANSWER: The bringing in of a better hope (7:19)

29. QUESTION: Describe the difference between the authorization of Christ’s priesthood and that of the Levitical priesthood.

ANSWER: Christ’s priesthood was authorized by an oath, but the Levitical priesthood was not (7:21)

30. QUESTION: How strong was the oath of God concerning the priesthood of Christ? ANSWER: The Lord swore and would not repent (7:21)

31. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) The priesthood of Jesus “made a __________ of a better __________.”

ANSWER: A. Surety B.Testament (7:22)

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32. QUESTION: Why were there were many Levitical priests? ANSWER: They were not able to continue because of death (7:23)

33. QUESTION: Why was Christ able to have an unchangeable priesthood? ANSWER: Because He continued forever (7:24)

34. QUESTION: How does Christ’s eternal nature affect His priesthood? ANSWER: It makes it an unchangeable priesthood (7:24)

35. QUESTION: Quote Hebrews 7:25. ANSWER: “Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by

Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them.” (7:25)

36. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 7:26, state four of the five descriptions given to Christ our High Priest.

ANSWER: A. Holy B. Harmless C. Undefiled D. Separate from sinners E. Higher than the heavens (7:26)

37. QUESTION: How often did Christ offer up sacrifice? ANSWER: Once (7:27)

38. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 7:27, at what point did Christ offer up sacrifice? ANSWER: When He offered up Himself (7:27)

39. QUESTION: What kind of men were made high priests by the law? ANSWER: Men who had infirmities (7:28)

40. QUESTION: For what period of time was Christ consecrated? ANSWER: Forevermore (7:28)

CHAPTER EIGHT

1. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 8:1, how does the author sum up the discourse on the greater priesthood of Christ?

ANSWER: We have a high priest who is set on the right hand of the Majesty in the heavens (8:1)

2. QUESTION: Where is our High Priest (Jesus Christ) now located? ANSWER: On the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens (8:1)

3. QUESTION: Where is the throne of the Majesty? ANSWER: In the heavens (8:1)

4. QUESTION: Of what two places is Christ said to be a minister? ANSWER: A. The sanctuary B. The true tabernacle (8:2) 5. QUESTION: Who pitched the true tabernacle? ANSWER: The Lord (8:2)

6. QUESTION: Who is it that can’t take credit for pitching the true tabernacle?

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ANSWER: Man (8:2)

7. QUESTION: For what purpose is every high priest ordained? ANSWER: To offer gifts and sacrifices (8:3)

8. QUESTION: Why is it necessary that Christ our High Priest have somewhat to offer? ANSWER: Because every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices (8:3)

9. QUESTION: What would Christ not be if He were still on the earth? ANSWER: A priest (8:4)

10. QUESTION: Why couldn’t Christ be a priest if He were still on earth? ANSWER: Because earthly high priests offer gifts according to the law (8:4)

11. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 8:4, after what manner do earthly priests offer gifts? ANSWER: According to the law (8:4)

12. QUESTION: What purpose did earthly priests serve? ANSWER: They were the example and shadow of heavenly things (8:5)

13. QUESTION: (Two part question) Who was admonished of God concerning the example and shadow of heavenly things, and when was this individual instructed accordingly?

ANSWER: A. Moses B. When he was about to make the tabernacle (8:5)

14. QUESTION: Quote the command God gave to Moses concerning the building of the tabernacle, and give its reference in the Hebrew epistle.

ANSWER: “See... that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.” (8:5)

15. QUESTION: Give the Old Testament reference from which the Hebrew author obtains God’s command to Moses concerning accuracy for the building of the tabernacle.

ANSWER: Exodus 25:40 (8:5)

16. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 8:6, compare the ministry of Christ with the ministry of the Mosaic priesthood.

ANSWER: The ministry of Christ was more excellent (8:6)

17. QUESTION: Of what is Christ a mediator? ANSWER: A better covenant (8:6)

18. QUESTION: Upon what was the better covenant of Christ established? ANSWER: Better promises (8:6)

19 19. QUESTION: How can we be sure the first covenant was not faultless? ANSWER: If it had been faultless, there would have been no reason for a second covenant

(8:7)

20. QUESTION: Why was the second covenant sought for? ANSWER: The first covenant was not faultless (8:7)

21. QUESTION: What was God doing to the old covenant when He declared that He would make a new one?

ANSWER: Finding fault with it (8:8)

22. QUESTION: What did the Lord promise to make with the houses of Israel and Judah? ANSWER: A new covenant (8:8)

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23. QUESTION: With whom did the Lord promise to make a new covenant? ANSWER: A. The house of Israel B. The house of Judah (8:8)

24. QUESTION: With whom did God make the old covenant? ANSWER: The fathers of the houses of Israel and Judah (8:9)

25. QUESTION: In what manner did God lead the children of Israel out of Egypt? ANSWER: He took them by the hand and led them out (8:9)

26. QUESTION: Why did God refuse to regard the Israelites whom He had led out of Egypt? ANSWER: Because they did not continue in His covenant (8:9)

27. QUESTION: What did God refuse to do because of the Israelites’ continued disobedience of His covenant?

ANSWER: He did not regard them (8:9)

28. QUESTION: Quote Hebrews 8:10. ANSWER: “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,

saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people.” (8:10)

29. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 8:10, when would God make a new covenant with the house of Israel?

ANSWER: After those days (8:10)

30. QUESTION: In what two ways did God promise to give His new covenant to the house of Israel?

ANSWER: A. He would put His laws into their minds B. He would write His laws in their hearts (8:10)

31. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) “I will be to them a __________, and they shall be to me a __________.”

ANSWER: A. God B. People (8:10)

32. QUESTION: What was to eventually become unnecessary for the house of Israel to teach one another?

ANSWER: The knowledge of the Lord (8:11)

33. QUESTION: Why would it become unnecessary to teach the knowledge of the Lord? ANSWER: Because all shall know Him (8:11)

34. QUESTION: When God promised that all shall know Him, whom did He include? ANSWER: From the least to the greatest (8:11)

35. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 8:12, of what does God promise to be merciful? ANSWER: Unrighteousness (8:12)

36. QUESTION: Give two things which God is willing to forget. ANSWER: A. Sins B. Iniquities (8:12)

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37. QUESTION: Finish this verse and give the reference. “For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness,...”

ANSWER: “...and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.” Hebrews 8:12

38. QUESTION: In what has God made the first covenant old? ANSWER: In the new covenant (8:13)

39. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 8:13, what two things describe the old covenant? ANSWER: A. It decays B. It waxes old (8:13)

40. QUESTION: What was the first covenant ready to do because of its age? ANSWER: Vanish away (8:13)

CHAPTER NINE

1. QUESTION: (Two part question) What type of ordinances did the first covenant have, and what type of sanctuary did it have?

ANSWER: A. Ordinances of divine service B. A worldly sanctuary (9:1)

2. QUESTION: Give three things to be found in the first room of the tabernacle. ANSWER: A. The candlestick B. The table ‘ C. The shewbread (9:2)

3. QUESTION: What name does the author of Hebrews give to the first room of the tabernacle? ANSWER: The sanctuary (9:2)

4. QUESTION: What stood between the sanctuary and the holiest of all? ANSWER: The second veil (9:3)

5. QUESTION: What two things were to be found in the holiest of all? ANSWER: A. The golden censer B. The ark of the covenant (9:4)

6. QUESTION: What three things were to be found in the ark of the covenant? ANSWER: A. A golden pot that had manna B. Aaron’s rod that budded C. The tables of the covenant (9:4)

7. QUESTION: What shadowed the mercy seat? ANSWER: The cherubim of glory (9:5)

8. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 9:6, how often did the priests go into the first tabernacle? ANSWER: Always (9:6)

9. QUESTION: For what purpose were the priests to go into the first tabernacle? ANSWER: To accomplish the service of God (9:6)

10. QUESTION: (Two part question) Who alone was allowed to enter the second tabernacle, and how often was he allowed to enter?

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ANSWER: A. The high priest B. Once every year (9:7)

11. QUESTION: Why did the high priest carry blood when he entered into the holiest of all? ANSWER: To offer for himself and for the errors of the people (9:7)

12. QUESTION: What was not made manifest as long as the first tabernacle was still standing? ANSWER: The way into the holiest of all (9:8)

13. QUESTION: What was insufficient about the gifts and sacrifices of the first tabernacle? ANSWER: They could not make the priest that did the service perfect as pertaining to the

conscience (9:9)

14. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 9:10, give four ceremonial laws that were imposed on the people of the old covenant.

ANSWER: A. Meats B. Drinks C. Divers washings D. Carnal ordinances (9:10)

15. QUESTION: How long were the ceremonial laws imposed on the people of the old covenant? ANSWER: Until the time of reformation (9:10)

16. QUESTION: Of what did Christ become a high priest? ANSWER: Good things to come (9:11)

17. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) Christ became a high priest by a _________ and more __________ tabernacle, not made with _________.

ANSWER: A. Greater B. Perfect C. Hands (9:11)

18. QUESTION: What did Christ obtain when He entered into the holy place with His own blood? ANSWER: Eternal redemption for us (9:12)

19. QUESTION: To what extent did the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of heifers sanctify? ANSWER: To the purifying of the flesh (9:13)

20. QUESTION: (Two part question) Through whom did Christ offer Himself, and what was the condition of this offering?

ANSWER: A. Through the eternal Spirit B. It was without spot (9:14)

21. QUESTION: (Finish this verse) “How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit...”

ANSWER: “...offered Himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?” (9:14)

22. QUESTION: Because Christ offered Himself without spot to God to purge our conscience, He is mediator of what?

ANSWER: The new testament (9:15)

23. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 9:15, what may we receive because of the death of Christ?

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ANSWER: The promise of eternal inheritance (9:15)

24. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) Where there is a __________, there must also of necessity be the death of the __________.

ANSWER: A. Testament B. Testator (9:16)

25. QUESTION: At what point in time is a testament of no strength? ANSWER: While the testator is living (9:17)

26. QUESTION: Without what was the first covenant dedicated? ANSWER: Blood (9:18)

27. QUESTION: When did Moses sprinkle the book of the first covenant and the people? ANSWER: When he had spoken every precept to the people (9:19)

28. QUESTION: What four things did Moses use to sprinkle the people and the book of the covenant?

ANSWER: A. The blood of calves and goats B. Water C. Scarlet wool D. Hyssop (9:19)

29. QUESTION: Quote the words of Moses as he sprinkled the book of the covenant and the people.

ANSWER: “This is the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you.” (9:20)

30. QUESTION: What, besides the book of the covenant and the people, did Moses sprinkle? ANSWER: A. The tabernacle B. The vessels of the ministry (9:21)

31. QUESTION: There is no remission without what taking place? ANSWER: The shedding of blood (9:22)

32. QUESTION: The patterns of heavenly things could be purified with the sprinkling of blood and water, but the heavenly things themselves had to be purified by what?

ANSWER: Better sacrifices (9:23)

33. QUESTION: Regarding the ministry of the tabernacle, into what places is Christ not entered? ANSWER: Holy places made by hands (9:24)

34. QUESTION: What was the purpose of the holy places made by hands? ANSWER: They were figures of the true (9:24)

35. QUESTION: (Two part question) According to Hebrews 9:24, where does Christ now appear, and for whom does He appear?

ANSWER: A. In the presence of God B. For us (9:24)

36. QUESTION: Who entered into the earthly holy place every year? ANSWER: The high priest (9:25)

37. QUESTION: How did Christ put away sin?

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ANSWER: By the sacrifice of Himself (9:26)

38. QUESTION: Quote Hebrews 9:27. ANSWER: “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the

judgment:” (9:27)

39. QUESTION: Name the two irrevocable appointments that have been set for men. ANSWER: A. Death B. The judgment (9:27)

40. QUESTION: (Finish the quote and give the reference) “...Unto them that look for Him... ANSWER: “...shall He appear the second time without sin unto salvation.” Hebrews 9:28

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CHAPTER TEN

1. QUESTION: What were the sacrifices of the law unable to do for their comers? ANSWER: Make them perfect (10:1)

2. QUESTION: Why would the sacrifices of the law have been unnecessary if they had made their worshipers perfect?

ANSWER: Because the worshipers would have had no more consciousness of sins once they had been purged (10:2)

3. QUESTION: What is it impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to do? ANSWER: Take away sins (10:4)

4. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) When Christ came into the world He said, “Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a __________ hast thou __________ me.”

ANSWER: A. Body B. Prepared (10:5)

5. QUESTION: In what two things does God not receive pleasure? ANSWER: A. Burnt offerings B. Sacrifices for sins (10:6)

6. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 10:7, for what reason did Christ come? ANSWER: To do God’s will (10:7)

7. QUESTION: By what are burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin offered? ANSWER: By the law (10:8)

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8. QUESTION: Why did Christ take away the first covenant? ANSWER: That He might establish the second (10:9)

9. QUESTION: Through what offering are we sanctified? ANSWER: The body of Jesus Christ (10:10)

10. QUESTION: For what period of time was the offering of Christ’s body to be made? ANSWER: Once for all (10:10)

11. QUESTION: What did the priests of the old covenant do on a daily basis? ANSWER: Ministered and often offered the same sacrifices (10:11) 12. QUESTION: Where did Christ sit down after He had offered sacrifice for sins? ANSWER: At the right hand of God (10:12)

13. QUESTION: (Two part question) What was promised concerning the enemies of Christ, and what is the Old Testament reference for this promise?

ANSWER: A. They would be made His footstool B. Psalm 110:1 (10:13)

14. QUESTION: What people are perfected by the one time offering of Christ? ANSWER: Those that are sanctified (10:14)

15. QUESTION: Who is the witness of the new covenant? ANSWER: The Holy Ghost (10:15-16)

16. QUESTION: According to His covenant with us, where does the Holy Ghost promise to put His laws?

ANSWER: Into our hearts (10:16)

17. QUESTION: What happens to our sins when the Holy Ghost places His laws in our hearts and writes them on our minds?

ANSWER: He will not remember them (10:17)

18. QUESTION: In what manner may we now enter the holiest? ANSWER: With boldness (10:19)

19. QUESTION: By what are we encouraged to enter the holiest? ANSWER: The blood of Jesus (10:19)

20. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) A _________ and __________ way has been consecrated for us

ANSWER: A. New B. Living (10:20)

21. QUESTION: How did Christ consecrate a new and living way for us? ANSWER: Through the veil (His flesh) (10:20)

22. QUESTION: (Finish this quote) “And having an high priest over the house of God;...” ANSWER: “...Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts

sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.” (10:21-22)

23. QUESTION: In what manner are we to hold fast to the profession of our faith? ANSWER: Without wavering (10:23)

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24. QUESTION: Unto what two things should we provoke one another? ANSWER: A. Love B.Good works (10:24)

25. QUESTION: Quote Hebrews 10:25. ANSWER: “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is;

but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” (10:25)

26. QUESTION: What could cause the sacrifice of Christ to become of no effect after an individual has received the knowledge of the truth?

ANSWER: Willful sin (10:26)

27. QUESTION: What punishment awaits the individual who willfully sins after receiving the knowledge of truth?

ANSWER: A. A certain fearful looking for of judgment B. Fiery indignation (10:27)

28. QUESTION: How many witnesses were required to convict an individual of despising the law of Moses?

ANSWER: Two or three witnesses (10:28)

29. QUESTION: Give three sins which, when committed under the new covenant, are counted much worse than despising the law of Moses.

ANSWER: A. Treading under feet the Son of God B. Counting the blood by which he was sanctified an unholy thing C. Doing despite unto the Spirit of grace (10:29)

30. QUESTION: To whom does vengeance belong? ANSWER: The Lord (10:30)

31. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) “It is a fearful thing to fall into the _________ of the __________ __________.”

ANSWER: A. Hands B. Living C. God (10:31)

32. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 10:32, what days are we to call to remembrance? ANSWER: The days in which we endured a great fight of afflictions (10:32)

33. QUESTION: Beside experiencing afflictions of our own, how else have we often fought afflictions?

ANSWER: By being companions of those who were afflicted (10:33)

34. QUESTION: What is awaiting us in heaven which is much better than our earthly goods? ANSWER: A better and an enduring substance (10:34)

35. QUESTION: Why are we instructed not to cast away our confidence? ANSWER: It has great recompense of reward (10:35)

36. QUESTION: What will enable us to do God’s will and receive His promise? ANSWER: Patience (10:36)

37. QUESTION: What will take place in “yet a little while”?

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ANSWER: Christ will come, and not tarry (10:37)

38. QUESTION: By what shall the just live? ANSWER: Faith (10:38)

39. QUESTION: How does God feel toward those who draw back unto perdition? ANSWER: His soul has no pleasure in them (10:38)

40. QUESTION: We do not need to be among those who draw back unto perdition, but we can be among those who believe to what?

ANSWER: The saving of the soul (10:39)

CHAPTER ELEVEN

1. QUESTION: Give the Hebrew author’s two-fold description of faith. ANSWER: A. The substance of things hoped for B. The evidence of things not seen (11:1)

2. QUESTION: What did the elders obtain by faith? ANSWER: A good report (11:2)

3. QUESTION: What were framed by the word of God? ANSWER: The worlds (11:3)

4. QUESTION: What witness did Abel obtain concerning his sacrifice? ANSWER: His sacrifice was righteous (11:4)

5. QUESTION: (Two part question) What unique thing happened to Enoch, and what testimony did he have before this happened to him?

ANSWER: A. He did not die, but was translated B. He pleased God (11:5)

6. QUESTION: Quote Hebrews 11:6. ANSWER: “But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must

believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.” (11:6)

7. QUESTION: Of what did Noah become an heir? ANSWER: The righteousness which is by faith (11:7)

8. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 11:8, where did Abraham think he was going when was called out?

ANSWER: He did not know where he was going (11:8)

9. QUESTION: In what place did Abraham sojourn? ANSWER: In the land of promise (11:9)

10. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) Abraham looked for a city which has __________, whose __________ and __________ is God.

ANSWER: A. Foundations B. Builder C. Maker (11:10)

11. QUESTION: Why was Sarah able to deliver a child when she was past age?

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ANSWER: She judged that God was able to keep His promise (11:11)

12. QUESTION: In what two ways does the Hebrew author describe the lineage of Abraham? ANSWER: A. As many as the stars in the sky B. As the sand by the sea (11:12)

13. QUESTION: How did those who died in faith feel about the promises they did not live to see? ANSWER: A. They saw them afar off B. They were persuaded of them C. They embraced them (11:13)

14. QUESTION: What was the confession of those who died in faith before they received the promises?

ANSWER: They were strangers and pilgrims on the earth (11:13)

15. QUESTION: What kind of country did the pilgrims and strangers on the earth seek after? ANSWER: A heavenly country (11:16)

16. QUESTION: How did God feel toward those who sought a heavenly country? ANSWER: He was not ashamed to be called their God (11:16)

17. QUESTION: What did Abraham do when he was tried? ANSWER: He offered up his only begotten son Isaac (11:17)

18. QUESTION: Complete this promise which God made to Abraham concerning his son Isaac. “..In Isaac...”

ANSWER: “...shall thy seed be called.” (11:18)

19. QUESTION: What was Abraham confident that God could do after he had offered Isaac as a sacrifice?

ANSWER: Raise him up from the dead (11:19)

20. QUESTION: Of what things did Isaac bless his two sons? ANSWER: Things to come (11:20)

21. QUESTION: What two things did Jacob do as he was dying? ANSWER: A. He blessed both of Joseph’s sons B. He worshiped, leaning on his staff (11:21)

22. QUESTION: What request did Joseph make as he was dying? ANSWER: He requested that his bones be taken to Canaan when God delivered Israel out

of Egypt (11:22 and Genesis 50:24-25)

23. QUESTION: (Two part question) How long was Moses hidden at birth, and for what reason? ANSWER: A. Three months B. They saw he was a proper child (11:23)

24. QUESTION: What did Moses refuse to do when he came to years? ANSWER: To be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter (11:24)

25. QUESTION: What important choice did Moses make concerning righteousness and the pleasures of sin?

ANSWER: He chose to suffer affliction with God’s people rather than to enjoy the pleasures

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of sin for a season (11:25)

26. QUESTION: What did Moses esteem as greater riches than the treasures of Egypt? ANSWER: The reproach of Christ (11:26)

27. QUESTION: Why didn’t Moses fear the wrath of the king of Egypt? ANSWER: He endured as seeing Him who is invisible (11:27)

28. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 11:28, why did Moses and the Israelites keep the Passover and the sprinkling of blood?

ANSWER: Lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them (11:28)

29. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) By faith Israel passed through the __________________ as by dry __________.

ANSWER: A. Red Sea B. Ground (11:29)

30. QUESTION: How many days did the Israelites compass the city of Jericho? ANSWER: Seven (11:30)

31. QUESTION: (Two part question) For what reason was Rahab spared, and in what manner did she do this?

ANSWER: A. She received the spies B. She did it with peace (11:31)

32. QUESTION: Give the names of the six men the Hebrew author considered to be men of faith but of whom he could not expound upon for the sake of time.

ANSWER: A. Gideon B. Barak C. Samson D. Jephthae E. David F. Samuel (11:32)

33. QUESTION: What did one man do to lions because of his faith? ANSWER: He stopped their mouths (11:33)

34. QUESTION: (Fill in blanks) Who through faith... quenched the violence of __________, escaped the edge of the __________, out of weakness were made __________, waxed valiant in __________, turned to flight the armies of the __________.

ANSWER: A. Fire B. Sword C. Strong D. Fight E. Aliens (11:34)

35. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 11:35, why were men and women of faith willing to be tortured?

ANSWER: That they might obtain a better resurrection (11:35)

36. QUESTION: How does the Hebrew author describe the trials of the persecuted men and women of faith?

ANSWER: They had trials of cruel mockings (11:36)

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37. QUESTION: Describe the persecuted men and women of faith, who wandered about in sheep and goatskins.

ANSWER: They were destitute, afflicted, and tormented (11:37)

38. QUESTION: In what places did the persecuted men and women of faith hide? ANSWER: A. Deserts B. Mountains C. Dens D. Caves (11:38)

39. QUESTION: What one thing did each of the men and women of faith receive? ANSWER: A good report (11:39)

40. QUESTION: What has God done for us that He did not do for those mentioned in the “faith chapter” of the Bible?

ANSWER: He has provided something better for us (11:40)

CHAPTER TWELVE

1. QUESTION: What surrounds us as we run our race toward heaven? ANSWER: A great cloud of witnesses (12:1)

2. QUESTION: What two things should we lay aside in order to run the race to heaven more effectively?

ANSWER: A. Every weight B. The sin which so easily besets us (12:1)

3. QUESTION: In what manner are we to run the race set before us? ANSWER: With patience (12:1) 4. QUESTION: Quote Hebrews 12:2. ANSWER: “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was

set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (12:2)

5. QUESTION: By whom did Christ suffer contradiction? ANSWER: Sinners (12:3)

6. QUESTION: Why are we to consider Christ’s contradiction by sinners? ANSWER: Lest we be wearied and faint in our minds (12:3)

7. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) “Ye have not resisted unto __________, striving against __________.”

ANSWER: A. Blood B. Sin (12:4)

8. QUESTION: How are we not to react when we are chastened by the Lord? ANSWER: We are not to despise it (12:5)

9. QUESTION: What are we not to do when we are rebuked of the Lord? ANSWER: Faint (12:5)

10. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 12:6, whom does the Lord chasten?

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ANSWER: Those whom He loves (12:6)

11. QUESTION: How can we know that God is dealing with us as sons or daughters? ANSWER: We will endure chastening (12:7)

12. QUESTION: Complete this question found in Hebrews 12:7. “What son is he whom...” ANSWER: “the father chasteneth not?” (12:7)

29 13. QUESTION: Of what are God’s children partakers? ANSWER: Chastisement (12:8)

14. QUESTION: What will happen if we make ourselves subject unto the Father of spirits? ANSWER: We will live (12:9)

15. QUESTION: What is God’s ultimate purpose in chastening His children? ANSWER: That they might be partakers of His holiness (12:10)

16. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) Chastening does not seem __________, but __________. ANSWER: A. Joyous B. Grievous (12:11)

17. QUESTION: What kind of fruit does chastisement produce in a life? ANSWER: The peaceable fruit of righteousness (12:11)

18. QUESTION: What are we to do for the hands that hang down? ANSWER: We are to lift them up (12:12)

19. QUESTION: Why should we make straight paths for our feet? ANSWER: Lest that which is lame be turned out of the way (12:13)

20. QUESTION: (Finish this quote and give the reference) “Follow peace with all men,...” ANSWER: “...and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.” Hebrews 12:14

21. QUESTION: (Two part question) What evil root can spring up in our life, and what is it capable of doing?

ANSWER: A. A root of bitterness B. Defiling many (12:15)

22. QUESTION: What man is used as an example of spiritual fornication? ANSWER: Esau (12:16)

23. QUESTION: What did Esau sell for one morsel of meat? ANSWER: His birthright (12:16)

24. QUESTION: When did Esau decide that he wanted his birthright? ANSWER: After he sold it (12:16-17)

25. QUESTION: In what manner did Esau seek for his birthright after he had lost it? ANSWER: He sought it carefully with tears (12:17)

26. QUESTION: What two things convinced the Israelites that the word should not be spoken to them any more?

ANSWER: A. The sound of a trumpet B. The voice of words (12:19)

27. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 12:20, who or what was allowed to touch the burning

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mountain at Sinai? ANSWER: Not so much as a beast (12:20)

28. QUESTION: What was to be done to the person or beast who touched Mt. Sinai? ANSWER: A. They were to be stoned B. They were to be thrust through with a dart (12:20)

29. QUESTION: What prompted Moses to say, “I exceedingly fear and quake?” ANSWER: The sight of the burning mountain was so terrible (12:21)

30. QUESTION: What is the city of the living God? ANSWER: The heavenly Jerusalem (12:22)

31. QUESTION: How does the Hebrew author describe the number of angels in heaven? ANSWER: An innumerable company (12:22)

32. QUESTION: What name does the Hebrew author give to the universal church of Jesus Christ? ANSWER: The general assembly and church of the firstborn (12:23)

33. QUESTION: Who is the mediator of the new covenant? ANSWER: Jesus (12:24) 34. QUESTION: How does the sprinkling of Jesus’ blood compare to that of Abel? ANSWER: It speaks better things than that of Abel (12:24)

35. QUESTION: What will happen to those who turn away from Him that speaketh from heaven? ANSWER: They shall not escape (12:25)

36. QUESTION: What will someday be shaken by the same voice that once shook the earth at Sinai?

ANSWER: Heaven (12:26)

37. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 12:28, what cannot happen to the kingdom which we receive?

ANSWER: It cannot be moved (12:28)

38. QUESTION: What does it take for us to serve God acceptably? ANSWER: Grace (12:28)

39. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) We are to serve God acceptably with __________ and __________ __________.

ANSWER: A. Reverence B. Godly C. Fear (12:28)

40. QUESTION: How does Hebrews 12:29 describe the Lord? ANSWER: He is a consuming fire (12:29)

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

1. QUESTION: Quote Hebrews 13:1. ANSWER: “Let brotherly love continue.” (13:1)

2. QUESTION: Who are we instructed to entertain? ANSWER: Strangers (13:2)

3. QUESTION: Why should we be certain to entertain strangers?

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ANSWER: By doing so we may entertain angels unawares (13:2)

4. QUESTION: In what manner should we remember those who are in bonds? ANSWER: As if we were bound with them (13:3)

5. QUESTION: (Complete this quote) “Remember them... which suffer adversity, as being...” ANSWER: “...yourselves also in the body.” (13:3)

6. QUESTION: What does Hebrews tell us about the marriage bed? ANSWER: It is undefiled (13:4)

7. QUESTION: What will God do to whoremongers and adulterers? ANSWER: He will judge them (13:4)

31 8. QUESTION: With what should we be content? ANSWER: With such things as we have (13:5)

9. QUESTION: Give God’s promise which can cause us to be content with such things as we have.

ANSWER: He will never leave us or forsake us (13:5)

10. QUESTION: Why should I not fear what man can do unto me? ANSWER: Because the Lord is my helper (13:6)

11. QUESTION: (Two part question) Quote the verse from Hebrews 13 that speaks of Christ’s eternal nature, and give the reference.

ANSWER: “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” Hebrews 13:8

12. QUESTION: How should we react when we hear of divers and strange doctrines? ANSWER: We are not carried about with them (13:9)

13. QUESTION: With what should our heart be established? ANSWER: Grace (13:9)

14. QUESTION: We are not to be established with meats which have failed to do what? ANSWER: Profit them that have been occupied therein (13:9)

15. QUESTION: Of whom is it said that they have no right to eat at the altar at which we may eat? ANSWER: They which serve the tabernacle (13:10)

16. QUESTION: What was to be done with the blood of the sacrificial animals? ANSWER: It was brought into the sanctuary (13:11)

17. QUESTION: What was to be done with the bodies of sacrificial animals? ANSWER: They were to be burned without the camp (13:11)

18. QUESTION: With what did Jesus sanctify the people? ANSWER: His blood (13:12)

19. QUESTION: Where did Jesus suffer that the people might be sanctified? ANSWER: Without the gate (13:12)

20. QUESTION: In what manner should we approach Christ who is without the gate? ANSWER: Bearing His reproach (13:13)

21. QUESTION: What kind of city do we not have here on earth? ANSWER: A continuing city (13:14)

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22. QUESTION: (Two part question) According to Hebrews 13:15, what kind of sacrifice should we offer to God, and how often should we offer this sacrifice?

ANSWER: A. A sacrifice of praise B. Continually (13:15)

23. QUESTION: What is a sacrifice of praise to God? ANSWER: The fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name (13:15)

24. QUESTION: Give two sacrifices with which God is well pleased. ANSWER: A. To do good B. To communicate (13:16)

25. QUESTION: Why should we not forget to do good and to communicate? ANSWER: God is well pleased with such sacrifices (13:16)

26. QUESTION: (Fill in the blanks) “Obey them that have the __________ over you, and __________ yourselves.”

ANSWER: A. Rule B. Submit (13:17)

27. QUESTION: Why should we obey those who have the rule over us? ANSWER: They watch for our souls (13:17)

28. QUESTION: What responsibility is placed on those who have watch over our souls? ANSWER: They must give an account (13:17)

29. QUESTION: Describe the account of our souls that will prove unprofitable for us. ANSWER: The account that is given with grief (13:17)

30. QUESTION: In what manner should we live in all things? ANSWER: Honestly (13:18)

31. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 13:20, who was responsible for bringing Christ from the dead?

ANSWER: The God of peace (13:20)

32. QUESTION: What is Christ’s relationship to His sheep? ANSWER: He is their great Shepherd (13:20)

33. QUESTION: Through what particular agent is God able to make us perfect in every good work?

ANSWER: The blood of the everlasting covenant (13:20-21)

34. QUESTION: Finish the benediction found in Hebrews 13:21, “...through Jesus Christ; to whom...”

ANSWER: “...be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (13:21)

35. QUESTION: What word are we instructed to suffer? ANSWER: The word of exhortation (13:22)

36. QUESTION: According to the author, describe the epistle of Hebrews. ANSWER: A letter in few words (13:22)

37. QUESTION: According to Hebrews 13:23, who had been set at liberty? ANSWER: Timothy (13:23)

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38. QUESTION: What stipulation did the author place upon his coming to see his readers? ANSWER: If Timothy came shortly (13:23)

39. QUESTION: What two groups were the readers of the Hebrew epistle to salute? ANSWER: A. Those that had rule over them B. All the saints (13:24)

40. QUESTION: Quote the author’s closing statement to his readers. ANSWER: “Grace be with you all. Amen.” (13:25)

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