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Prayer
You’ll take a few minutes to read through today’s passages in just a moment. Before you do, start with a simple prayer like this:
“God, I invite you into this moment and ask that you open my heart to Your Word. Help me to know you deeply through it, and let your truth transform my heart, mind, and soul today.”
Once you finish your reading, take a few moments to walk through P.R.A.Y.
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P - PAUSE to be still. Meditate on what you’ve just read, allowing it to sink in.
R - REFLECT on Scripture. What was God saying to you today through His Word? Speak aloud a verse to remember, and maybe even write it down.
A - ASK for God’s help. The challenge is to be with Jesus and become more like Him. How does today’s Word challenge you to do that?
Y - YIELD to His will in your life. God lovingly invites you into His beautiful plan for you, His church, and the world. Take up His invitation to live differently; understanding His plan is beyond anything we could ask or imagine.
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Some Context on Hebrews
Who Wrote the Book of Hebrews?
Although it is possible that Barnabas, Paul, or Apollos wrote the letter to the Hebrews, the author is not explicitly mentioned in the text.
Who was the Book of Hebrews written for?
The general consensus is that this letter was written to Jewish Christians. There is uncertainty as to where they and the author were at the time of composition.
Context
The events described in Hebrews take place primarily in the occupied lands of the Greco-Roman empire. Hebrews was composed between 60 and 70 C.E., likely during Nero’s persecution of the Church. The author wrote this epistle to prevent his readers from abandoning their faith in Christ (Heb 2:1-4). To encourage his Jewish brethren not to go back to the Old Law, he endeavored to show the superiority of Christ and His Covenant (Heb 8:1-2,6).
Literary Styles
The book of Hebrews is a letter written in prose discourse to a church community.
Key Themes
- Jesus’ superiority over all creation
- God’s gracious offer of forgiveness
- The comfort of Jesus in suffering
Structure
Hebrews has five parts. Jesus is compared to angels and the Torah in 1-2, to Moses and the promised land in 3-4, to the priests and Melchizedek in 5-7, and to sacrifices and the covenant in 8-10. 11-13 are a challenge to follow Jesus no matter the cost.
About this Plan
Abide is a 6-month-long daily Bible reading and reflection plan focusing on the New Testament. Our hope is that this next year of studying together is marked with a hunger for God’s Word and a deeper faith with every passage read. We've even built in weekly "Catch Up Days" to give you the space to catch back up if you miss a day or fall behind!
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