Why Jesus? Because Unbelief Has Consequences.

Introduction:

Hard-Heartedness - Why You Absolutely Must Pay Attention:
(Hebrews 3:7-19)

1. Pay Attention: We're dealing with a Recurring problem! (Heb 3:9-10)

   Have I Hardened My Heart?

   1. Do I Demand from God? (Heb 3:9)
   2. Do I Persist in sin? (Heb 3:10)
2. Pay Attention: The consequences are Tragic ! (Heb 3:11)
3. Pay Attention: There's something You can Do about it! (Heb 3:12-19)
   1. Watch each others' backs. (Heb 3:12-14)
   2. Don't think it can't Happen to You . (Heb 3:15-19)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 3:7-19

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. Has there ever been a season in your life when you were hardening your heart, due to some area of disobedience? What did you do to change course?
   

3. How would you address someone who you believe hardened their heart against the Lord? Maybe it was someone who used to be active in church or Bible study, but seemingly just walked away. How do you approach such a person?
   

4. What are ways HBC can fulfill the command in Hebrews 3:13?

Breakout

Evaluate your Small Group:

• Are you really watching each others’ backs?

• Are you having hard conversations when someone is in sin?

• Do you shut down complaining but encourage thanksgiving?

• Are you encouraging each other in obedience to serving Christ?

Pray for one another.

Why Jesus? Because He is Greater Than Moses.

Introduction:

Jesus is Worthy...
(Hebrews 3:1-6)

1. Of my constant Attention . (Heb 3:1)
2. Of my constant Honor and Respect . (Heb 3:2-4)

   Colossians 3:17 - And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

3. Of my constant Perseverance and Faithfulness . (Heb 3:5-6)

   Galatians 6:9 - "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."

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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 3:1-6

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. What does it mean/look like to “consider Jesus” on a daily basis? (Heb. 3:1) How do you want to grow as a student of God’s Word this year?
   

3. How can you show the Lord the respect and honor that He deserves? In what ways do you find yourself dishonoring the Lord right now?
   

4. Read Galatians 6:9 - In what ways are you tempted to give up right now? What are some practical steps that you can take this week to strengthen your perseverance and faithfulness?

Breakout
Pray for one another

Why Jesus? Because He is Able to Help.

Introduction:

Matthew 1:21 - She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.

How Can Jesus Help Me?
(Hebrews 2:5-18)

1. Jesus helps me by Recovering my purpose. (Heb 2:5-9)
2. Jesus helps me by Repairing my relationship with God. (Heb 2:10-13)
3. Jesus helps me by Removing my fear. (Heb 2:14-15)
4. Jesus helps me by Restoring me when I sin. (Heb 2:16-18)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 2:5-18

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. Read Heb 2:11 - why is Jesus not ashamed of us? What does this tell us about our standing with God when we receive Jesus?
   

3. Why didn’t Jesus just show up for a week, suffer, die, and raise from the dead? According to this passage, why did Jesus come to live a full human experience, from manger to the cross?
   

4. In which of these areas do you find that you need the most help? Are you going to Jesus for help?

Breakout
Pray for one another

Why Jesus? Because He is the Only Salvation

Introduction:

Why I Shouldn't Neglect the Message of Salvation:
(Hebrews 2:1-4)

1. Because this offer doesn't Last Forever . (Heb 2:1-2)

   "All you need to do to go to hell is do nothing." - John MacArthur

2. Because God Himself Said That It's True . (Heb 2:3-4)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 2:1-4

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. What are some reasons/excuses people give for neglecting the free gift of salvation in Jesus? Why do none of these reasons/excuses hold any water?
   

3. Reread Hebrews 2:1-4: How can we know that the message of salvation is trustworthy and reliable?

Breakout
Pray for one another

Why Jesus? Because He is Greater Than Angels

Introduction:

Angelology 101

What Makes Jesus Greater Than Angels?
(Hebrews 1:4-14)

1. Jesus' Relationship to the Father. (Heb 1:4-5)
2. Jesus receives Worship from angels. (Heb 1:6)
3. Jesus is God . (Heb 1:7-12)

   Seven Proofs that Jesus is God:

   1. Jesus is called "God" by God the Father. (Heb 1:8a)
   2. Jesus is the forever King . (Heb 1:8b)
   3. Jesus is perfect in Righteousness . (Heb 1:9)
   4. Jesus Created everything. (Heb 1:10)
   5. Jesus will Burn it all down. (Heb 1:11-12a)
   6. Jesus is Unchanging . (Heb 1:12b)
   7. Jesus is Eternal . (Heb 1:12c)
4. Jesus' Job title. (Heb 1:13-14)

   2 Kings 18:4 - He [Hezekiah] removed the high places and broke the pillars and cut down the Asherah. And he broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made, for until those days the people of Israel had made offerings to it (it was called Nehushtan).

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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 1:4-14

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. What was something you learned about angels that you never knew? Anything come as a surprise to you?
   

3. What are some things that have become idols in the church? How do we address it when we see the church exalting something other than Jesus?
   

4. How do you know the difference between “enjoying a good thing from God” and “this thing has become an idol in my life”?

Breakout
Is there anything in your life that you’ve wrestled with the question “Is this an idol?” What is it?