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Welcome to Week 49 of Rooted.
We will continue to explore the letter to the Hebrews this week (Chapters 3-7). The author of Hebrews has two concerns that are very evident in this portion of his letter. Jesus is superior to Jewish ritual practice. In this case, to Moses and to the Aaronic priesthood. And he encourages his audience not to fall away, returning to the Jewish ritual practice detailed in the Old Testament.
As you read this week, consider the following questions:
• What does a failure to enter God’s rest mean? And what would cause a person to fail to enter it? (Heb. 3:16-19)
• Could Jesus have sinned? (Heb. 4:14-15)
• In what way was Jesus made perfect? (Heb. 5:8-10)
• Is it possible for a true believer to lose their salvation? (Heb. 6:4-6)
• Who is Melchizedek? (Heb. 7:1-3) See also Genesis 14:17-20.
Here are some potential answers to last week’s questions. Yours may differ:
Our Rooted Facebook Group will add to these answers each day.
• What does Paul mean by performing deeds in keeping with repentance? (Acts 26:19-20) – Repentance involves a change of direction. We should not be what we were before. Our lives, words, and actions should reflect a new direction in life.
• What impact can your prayer have on the lives of others around you, including unbelievers? (Acts 27:23-24) – Paul’s prayer led to the deliverance of over 200 other people when his ship was wrecked. Prayer makes a difference. We will often never know the impact of our prayer. But we can be sure that it makes a difference.
• Paul spent at least two years as a prisoner in Rome. What do you imagine that might have been like? (Acts 28:30-31) – It restricted his travel ability. But it also protected him from harm. He was freely able to share the gospel. And it gave him many opportunities to write.
• Who is Jesus? (Hebrews 1:1-4) – He is the divine Son of God, the greatest revelation of God, and superior to the angels.
• Who is Jesus? (Hebrews 2:14-18) – He became a human, just like we are—in every way. And, because of His experience, He can represent us before the Father.
Helpful Resources:
• Rooted Facebook Group for online sharing
• New Testament overview video: by The Bible Project
• Bible Gateway is an online Bible app with many translations and some other free helps
• A Clay Jar devotionals
As always, we would love to hear about your experience in reading through the New Testament. Please share your questions and insights with us at rooted@lifepointnaz.church.
We will continue to explore the letter to the Hebrews this week (Chapters 3-7). The author of Hebrews has two concerns that are very evident in this portion of his letter. Jesus is superior to Jewish ritual practice. In this case, to Moses and to the Aaronic priesthood. And he encourages his audience not to fall away, returning to the Jewish ritual practice detailed in the Old Testament.
As you read this week, consider the following questions:
• What does a failure to enter God’s rest mean? And what would cause a person to fail to enter it? (Heb. 3:16-19)
• Could Jesus have sinned? (Heb. 4:14-15)
• In what way was Jesus made perfect? (Heb. 5:8-10)
• Is it possible for a true believer to lose their salvation? (Heb. 6:4-6)
• Who is Melchizedek? (Heb. 7:1-3) See also Genesis 14:17-20.
Here are some potential answers to last week’s questions. Yours may differ:
Our Rooted Facebook Group will add to these answers each day.
• What does Paul mean by performing deeds in keeping with repentance? (Acts 26:19-20) – Repentance involves a change of direction. We should not be what we were before. Our lives, words, and actions should reflect a new direction in life.
• What impact can your prayer have on the lives of others around you, including unbelievers? (Acts 27:23-24) – Paul’s prayer led to the deliverance of over 200 other people when his ship was wrecked. Prayer makes a difference. We will often never know the impact of our prayer. But we can be sure that it makes a difference.
• Paul spent at least two years as a prisoner in Rome. What do you imagine that might have been like? (Acts 28:30-31) – It restricted his travel ability. But it also protected him from harm. He was freely able to share the gospel. And it gave him many opportunities to write.
• Who is Jesus? (Hebrews 1:1-4) – He is the divine Son of God, the greatest revelation of God, and superior to the angels.
• Who is Jesus? (Hebrews 2:14-18) – He became a human, just like we are—in every way. And, because of His experience, He can represent us before the Father.
Helpful Resources:
• Rooted Facebook Group for online sharing
• New Testament overview video: by The Bible Project
• Bible Gateway is an online Bible app with many translations and some other free helps
• A Clay Jar devotionals
As always, we would love to hear about your experience in reading through the New Testament. Please share your questions and insights with us at rooted@lifepointnaz.church.