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?

Why Jesus? Because He is God's Last Word.

Introduction:

Batman Nativity

How is Jesus God's Ultimate Spokesman?
(Hebrews 1:1-3)

1. As Prophet , He has my Ear . (Heb 1:1-2a)
2. As God , He has my Worship . (Heb 1:2b-3a)

   John 1:18 - No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father’s side, he has made him known.

   John 14:9 - Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.

3. As Priest , He has my Love . (Heb 1:3b)

   1 Corinthians 16:22 - If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed.

4. As King , He has my Obedience . (Heb 1:1-2a)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 1:1-3

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

2. Hebrews is written to Jewish Christians who are weakening in their faith due to trials. Why do you think trials make us struggle in our faith in God?
   

3. How exactly does God speak to people today if He’s not giving new revelation (Heb 1:1-2a)?
   

4. How would you encourage a brother / sister in Christ to worship the Lord in the face of trials or a tragic circumstance?
   

5. Why is obedience absolutely essential to a follower of Christ? How are obedience and love tied together?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

The Business of Disciplining

Introduction:

Proverbs 23:13 - Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die.

Hebrews 12:11 - For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

A "ROD" of Discipline - Some DO's and DON'Ts (Ephesians 6:1-4; Proverbs 23:13)

Rebuke the Heart , not just Behavior. (Prov 4:23)

Proverbs 4:23 - Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.

• DO pick the Right Battles .
• DON'T hang Apples on the tree .
• DO discuss heart matters at times of Non-conflict .
• DON'T miss the Gospel Opportunity .

Operate in God's Authority , not just Your Own. (Prov 3:11-12)

Proverbs 3:11-‬12 - My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline or be weary of His reproof, for the Lord reproves him whom He loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.

• DO point them to God's Authority in Discipline .
• DON'T forget that they are God's Children First .
• DO seek Forgiveness from your kids When you Fail .
• DON'T Undermine other authorities.

Deliver in Love , not just In Reaction. (Prov 13:24)

Proverbs 13:24 - Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.

• DO keep Love Primary .
• DON'T Give Up in the process.

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Small Group Discussion
Read Ephesians 6:1-4

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

2. Where do you struggle with getting to the heart issues? How can you grow in this?
   

3. How can you better operate in God’s authority in the area of discipline?
   

4. Why is delivering discipline in love so important? What do you need to do better here?
   

5. Discuss any other parenting DO’s and DON’T’s for disciplining.

Breakout
Pray for one another!