Jesus is Superior to Angels (1:1-2:18)
1:1-4
S: Why is it important that we rivet our attention on Jesus?
C: Because there's nobody better.
BI: Rivet your attention on Jesus because there's no-one like him.
1:5-2:4
S: How does Jesus compare to angels?
C: He's superior in every way.
BI: If you think angels are cool, look at Jesus — and don't lose your wonder!
2:5-18
S: Why did Jesus become human?
C: So that, becoming one of us, he could save us.
BI: Jesus became human so that, becoming one of us, he could save us.
Jesus is Superior to the Mosaic Law (3:1-10:18)
3:1-4:13
S: How is what we experience better than what Israel experienced?
C: They only got a preview of what we get to enjoy.
BI: God's people before only got a preview of what we get to enjoy, so enjoy Jesus and all that he's given us.
4:14-5:10
S: Why should we draw near to Christ?
C: Because he is a perfect high priest who can sympathize with us, represent us to God, and grant us salvation.
BI: Draw near to Christ because he is a perfect high priest who can sympathize with us, represent us to God, and grant us salvation.
5:11-6:12
S: Why is it important that we grow?
C: Because the genuineness of our faith is at stake.
BI: The genuineness of our faith is at stake in our growth.
6:13-20
S: What is the ground of our assurance?
C: God's faithfulness to keep his promises.
BI: We must persevere, but our hope is in God's faithfulness to keep his promises.
7
S: Why were the Old Testament priests not enough?
C: No matter how good they were, they couldn't get the job done.
BI: We need Jesus because only he can get the job done.
8
S: Why is the new covenant better?
C: It's based on better promises.
BI: Jesus gives us a much better way of approaching God than any other system.
9:1-10:18
S: Why is Jesus' sacrifice superior?
C: Because it is a more effective sacrifice.
BI: Jesus' sacrifice is superior because it deals decisively with our sins.
So Follow Jesus No Matter What (10:19-12:29)
10:19-39
S: Since Jesus is better, how should we respond?
C: Draw near, hold on, and watch out for each other.
BI: Since Jesus is better, draw near, hold on, and watch out for each other.
11
S: What can we learn from Old Testament saints about following God when it's not easy?
C/BI: Trust what God says is true, even when it doesn't look like it.
12:1-2
S: How can we endure?
C: By laying aside encumbrances and focusing on Jesus.
BI: Endure by laying aside encumbrances and focusing on Jesus.
12:3-17
S: How should we view our trials?
C: As a tool that our loving Father uses to help us grow.
BI: Our trials are a tool that our loving Father uses to help us grow.
12:18-29
S: How should we relate to God?
C: Wit freedom and confidence, not fear.
BI: Relate to God with freedom and confidence, not fear.
Concluding Exhortations and Greetings (13:1-25)
13:1-6
S: How does Jesus change our personal lives?
C: He leads us to show brotherly love, value marriage, and guard our hearts from the love of money.
BI: Jesus leads us to show brotherly love, value marriage, and guard our hearts from the love of money.
13:7-19
S: How does Jesus change our churches?
C: He leads us to follow godly leaders and to suffer like Jesus.
BI: Jesus calls churches to follow godly leaders and to suffer like Jesus.
13:20-25
S: How can we persevere in faith and good works?
C: By staying close to God, who gives us everything we need.
BI: Put your trust in God, who gives us everything we need to persevere.
