Week 2

Look Back

What did you do to find good news, freedom or insight from Jesus this week? Who did you share this with?

Look Up

Read Hebrews 9:11-15

1. How many different things do these verses say that Jesus did for people as High Priest? Which one is most meaningful to you?
2. How would you explain verse 14 to someone who does not fully trust Jesus? What does it mean to you personally?

Read Hebrews 10:11-16

1. How do these verses say that Jesus is different from other priests? Why is this significant?
2. Try to put verse 14 into your own words? What does “being made holy” mean to you?
3. How does verse 16 describe the connection between God and people? What role does Jesus as priest play?

Read Hebrews 10:19-24

1. What do these verses say should happen when we are fully confident that Jesus connects us directly with God?
2. Why do you think the author tells us to “hold tightly without wavering to the hope” we have? How easy or difficult is this for you to do?

Overall (Discovery Bible Study)

• What do these scriptures say about God?
• What do they say about people?
• How will I apply this to my life?

Look Ahead

How confident are you that Jesus did a good enough job to connect you directly with God? How can you take advantage of and maximize that connection this week?

Notes

The Bible teaches that God told Moses to establish priests as the primary connection between people and God. These priests had many duties including making animal sacrifices as a payment for sin. Jesus operates as a priest but in a much different way. Jesus changed everything when He gave His life to pay for our sin once and for all. The old rules were more like temporary laws to perform - what Jesus did was better and permanent. Our sins are forgiven and we have a direct connection to God. Who needs to hear this good news of hope this Christmas?