The Heartbeat of Hebrews

By Blake E. Jones

Table of Contents

  Title Page
  Preface
  Introduction
Chapter 1 HEBREWS CHAPTER I
  Christ the Supreme Prophet (1:1-3)
   
I. Christ's Relation to the Universe
II. Christ's Relation to the Father
III. Christ's Relation to the Church
  Christ Superior to the Angels (1:4-14)
   
I. Christ, Superior by Name
II. Christ, Superior by Worship
III. Christ, Superior by Office
IV.Christ, Superior by Character
V. Christ, Superior by Victory
Chapter 2 HEBREWS CHAPTER II
  An Earnest Exhortation (2:1-4)
   
I. The Subtlety of Drifting
II. The Danger of Drifting
III. The Unreasonableness of Drifting
  The Accomplishments of the Incarnation (2:5-18)
   
Introduction
I. Jesus, the Captain of Our Salvation
II. Jesus, Our Sanctifier
III. Jesus, Our Brother
IV.Jesus, Our Deliverer
V. Jesus, Our High Priest
VI. Jesus, Our Helper
Chapter 3 HEBREWS CHAPTER III
  One Greater than Moses (3:1-6)
   
The Call to Consider
I. Jesus, the Builder, not the House
II. Jesus, the Son, not the Servant
III. Jesus, the Fulfilment, not the Type
  The Call to Faithfulness (3:1, 6-19)
   
I. The Fact of a Definite Arrival
II. The Possibility of a Dreadful Departure
III. The Call to Deliberate Perseverance
Chapter 4 HEBREWS CHAPTER IV
  Rest in a New Dimension (4:1-16)
   
I. Let us Fear
II. Let us Labour
III. Let us Hold Fast
IV. Let us Come Boldly
Chapter 5 HEBREWS CHAPTER V
  The Priesthood of Christ (5:1-10)
   
I. The Duties of Priests
II. The Call of the Priest
III. The Sufferings of Our Priest
  Spiritual Stalemate (5:11-14)
   
I. Cold Molasses
II. Retainers
III. Bottle Suckers
Chapter 6 HEBREWS CHAPTER VI
  The Foundation of Christian Experience and Doctrine (6:1-3)
   
I. Foundational Blocks of Repentance and Faith
II. Foundational Blocks of Baptism and Laying On of Hands
III. The Foundation Block of the Doctrine of the Resurrection and Judgment
  Go On, Lest You Go Back (6:1-12)
   
I. The Call to Perfection
II. The Peril of Apostasy
III. A Personal Endearment and Encouragement
 
The Haven of Hope (6:11-20)
   
I. The Assurance of Hope
II. The Refuge of Hope
III. The Anchor of Hope
Chapter 7 HEBREWS CHAPTER VII
  The Order of Melchisedec (7:1-10)
   
I. Melchisedec, The Man
II. The High Order of Melchisedec
III. The Need of Another Priest of the Order of Melchisedec
  Christ, A Priest of the Highest Order (7:12-28)
   
I. The Credential of Non-Levitical Roots
II. The Credential of an Endless Life
III. The Credential of the Oath of God
IV. The Credential of Suretyship
V. The Credential of an Unchanging Priesthood
VI. The Credential of Ability
VII. The Credential of His Continuing Intercession
VIII. The Credential of His Holy Person
Chapter 8 HEBREWS CHAPTER VIII
  Under a New Administrative Covenant (8:1-13)
   
I. The Commission of a New Minister
II. The Faulting of the Old Covenant
III. The Blessings under the New Administration
Chapter 9 HEBREWS CHAPTER IX
  The Old Testament Tabernacle and Ministry (9:1-10)
   
I. The Tabernacle Pattern
II. The Tabernacle Ministry
III. The Holy Spirit Expresses Significance
  The Blood of the Testator (9:11-28)
   
I. Better Blood
II. Testament Blood
III. Dedicatory Blood
IV. Consummating Blood
V. Promising Blood
Chapter 10 HEBREWS CHAPTER X
  The Recapitulation (10:1-18)
  The Way into the Throne Room (10:19-22)
   
I. Access by the Blood
II. The New, Living and Consecrated Way
III. The Call to Draw Near
  Pastoral Admonitions (10:23-25)
   
I. Faithful Continuance
II. Considerate Inter-personal Relationships
III. Regular Church Attendance
IV. Sharing Words of Encouragement
  A Solemn and Stunning Warning (10:26-31)
   
I. Man's Only Hope
II. Punishment under Moses' Law
III. A Greater Crime
IV. God's Threat
  You've Come Too Far to Turn Back Now (10:32-39)
   
I. Picture Former Persecutions
II. Persevere for the Prize
III. Progress by Faith
Chapter 11 HEBREWS CHAPTER XI
  Faith --What is It? (11:1-3)
   
I. The Word "Faith"
II. The Substance of Faith
III. The Evidence of Faith
IV. The Approval of Faith
V. The Practice of Faith
  Worthies of Faith (11:4-23)
   
I. Abel --Faith that Justifies
II. Enoch --Faith that Pleases
III. Noah --Faith that Moves into Action
IV. Abraham --Faith Plus Nothing
V. Isaac to Moses --Faith that Looks Beyond
  Moses Demonstrates a Vital Faith (11:24-27)
   
I. Faith that Refuses
II. Faith that Chooses
III. Faith that Esteems
IV. Faith that Endures
  Of Whom the World was not Worthy (11:28-40)
Chapter 12 HEBREWS CHAPTER XII
  The Race (12:1-4)
   
I. The Grandstand Onlookers
II. The Runner's Stripping for the Race
III. Patient Running
IV. Looking unto Jesus
  A Father's Love that Must, but would Rather Not (12:5-13)
   
I. Chastening's Proof
II. Chastening's Parallel
III. Chastening's Profit
 
Pursuing Holiness (12:14-17)
   
I. Maintaining Peace
II. Hot Pursuit
III. The Tollgate and the Turnpike
IV. The Danger of Rejecting the Call to Holiness
  The Contrast (12:18-29)
   
I. An Ominous Dispensation
II. A Glorious Access with Forceful Implications
III. A Solemn Caution
Chapter 13 HEBREWS CHAPTER XIII
  Guidelines for Holy Friendships (13:1-7)
   
I. Maintain Loving Unity
II. Demonstrate Hospitality
III. Love at All Times
IV. Keep Friendships Pure
V. Accept Differences in Social Standing
VI. Memorialize Friendships
  Attachment to Christ (13:8-9)
   
I. Established in Christ
II. Partakers of Christ's Sanctification
III. Embracing Christ's Reproach
  Christian Sacrifices (13:15-19)
   
I. The Offering of Praise
II. The Offering of Goodwill
III. The Offering of Obedience to those in Authority
IV. The Offering of Prayer
 
An Holiness Benediction (13:20-25)
 
 
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