HeHebrews

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This letter exhorts new Christians not to observe traditional rituals and ceremonies anymore, for in Christ, they have already been fulfilled. The message conveyed by this epistle is about the superiority of Jesus Christ.

AuthorUnknown author
For whom it was writtenTo the Jewish Christians of the Diaspora (the dispersion of Jews outside Palestine), probably in Italy.
Chapter amount13
Verse amount303

Message/Outline

  • Jesus Christ is greater than the prophets.
  • Jesus Christ is greater than the angels. The angels worship Him.
  • Jesus Christ is greater than Moses. Moses was a faithful servant of God. Jesus is the Son of God.
  • Jesus Christ is greater than Joshua. Joshua was a great leader used by God.
  • Jesus Christ is greater than all the High Priests before Him.

Chapters

1 - 4.13Talks about the superiority of Jesus Christ. Jesus, better than the prophets, better than the angels, better than Moses, better than Joshua.
4.14 - 10.18Talks about the superiority of the ministry of Jesus Christ. Jesus, better than Aaron. Jesus is the mediator of a better covenant.
10.19 - 13Talks about the superiority of the walk of faith. Exhorts us to persevere in faith. Admonitions about love and conclusion.