Table of Contents

Illustrations 7

Editors' Preface 9

Abbreviations 13

Introduction 15

Outline of Hebrews 31

Gods Final Word (1:1-4) 33

Far Superior to the Angels (1:5-14) 41

A Little Lower Than the Angels (2:1-18) 51

Pilgrims and Partakers (3:1-19) 70

Rest for the People of God (4:1-16) 84

Jesus Our Great High Priest (5:1-10) 101

A Call to Maturity (5:11-6:20) 111

The Priesthood of Melchizedek (7:1-28) 130

The True Tabernacle and the New Covenant (8:1-13) 149

God's Answer to the Problem of Sin (9:1-28) 161

We Have Been Sanctified Once and for All (10:1-18) 192

Confidence to Enter Gods Presence (10:19-39) 209

In Praise of Faith (11:1-40) 226

The Discipline of a Loving Father (12:1-29) 257

Pleasing Sacrifices in Day-to-Day Life (13:1-25) 283

Suggested Resources 305

Glossary 307

Index of Pastoral Topics 313

Index of Sidebars 315