Page 15 - Hebrews- Student Textbook

This is an example of the rabbinical hermeneutic called "Lesser to Greater."

Opening Guide
Although they are not inspired, paragraph divisions are the key to understanding and following the
original author's intent. Each modern translation has divided and summarized the paragraphs. Every
paragraph has one central topic, truth, or thought. Each version encapsulates that topic in its own
distinct way. As you read the text, ask yourself which translation fits your understanding of the subject
and verse divisions.

In every chapter we must read the Bible first and try to identify its subjects (paragraphs), then compare
our understanding with the modern versions. Only when we understand the original author's intent by
following his logic and presentation can we truly understand the Bible. Only the original author is
inspired—readers have no right to change or modify the message. Bible readers do have the
responsibility of applying the inspired truth to their day and their lives.

2.4 Let’s Practice…

1-3. Name three of the four things we do know about the author of the book of Hebrews.

4-6. Give three reasons why Paul was probably NOT the author of the book of Hebrews.

7. There are four favored places where the Hebrew recipients of this book lived. Which one is favored
above all the rest?

8. What do we know about the recipients of the book?

9. What date range can we best surmise is the date of the writing of the book of Hebrews?

10. Write out a succinct purpose for the author writing this book:

11-12. The writer of the book had a dual purpose for writing the book. List the two purposes.

13. The writer of Hebrews used the as his most important source.

14-16. The writer argued for the supremacy of Christ. He claimed He was supreme in three central
ways. What are they?

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