3) Hebrews: Date & Themes

Summary: This sermon explores the book of Hebrews, focusing on its authorship, date, major themes, and the numerous titles given to Jesus Christ. The pastor argues for John Mark as the author, dating the book between 67-70 AD. He emphasizes four key themes: the superiority of Christ (using "better"), the finality of Christ's work (using "once"), perfection, and the heavenly nature of Christ's ministry. The sermon highlights how Hebrews presents Jesus as both fully divine and fully human, serving as prophet, priest, and king for Israel.

Chapters
Chapter 1: Introduction and Authorship of Hebrews
0:00 - 10:00
Introduction to the study of Hebrews and discussion of its authorship.
Chapter 2: Major Themes in Hebrews
10:00 - 25:00
Exploration of the major themes found in the book of Hebrews.
Chapter 3: Christ's Deity, Humanity, and Titles in Hebrews
25:00 - 40:00
Examination of how Hebrews presents Christ's deity and humanity, along with His various titles.
Chapter 4: Conclusion and Future Study
40:00 - 45:00
Wrapping up the introductory study and outlining future topics.

Key Points:
Authorship attributed to John Mark, not Paul.
Date of writing between 67-70 AD, after Paul's death but before the destruction of the temple.
Four major themes: better, finality (once), perfect, and heavenly.
20 different titles used for Christ in Hebrews, emphasizing His divinity and roles.
Hebrews presents a high view of Christ, addressing Israel's fundamental problem of not believing Jesus is God.
The book establishes both the deity and humanity of Christ.

PDF Notes
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