Devotionals for Wednesday: February 8

Introduction

As we study the Gospel, we pray for, anticipate, and expect spiritual growth in our lives. To facilitate this spiritual growth, we will use two components. One component is the commitment to attend the Wednesday Bible study from 7 pm-8:15 pm, either on campus in the Worship Center or via Livestream at www.bethelhampton.com. The second component is a set of weekly devotionals that we complete prior to the Wednesday Bible study.

The questions listed below are for you to answer and reflect upon as you study the chapter for this week. We suggest that you take at least four or five days each week for this personal devotional.

A Study of Jesus’ Superiority

Book of Hebrews Chapter 5

Day 1 – Hebrews 5:1-4 – Let us focus on the qualifications of the high priest.

1.     What are two qualities that verse 1 identifies that the high priest should have?

2.     What are his responsibilities? (verse 1)

3.     What are the advantages of one having the qualifications outlined in verse 1? (verse 2)

4.     What requirement does verse 3 indicate that this potential high priest must fulfill?

5.     How is one nominated for this position?

Day 2 – Hebrews 5:5, 6

1.     Hebrews 5:4 states that “no man takes this honor (becoming high priest) to himself;” so who gave this honor to Jesus? (Hebrews 5:6, Psalm 110:4)

2.     What other honor or title was given to Him? (Hebrews 5:5, Psalm 2:7)

3.     How long is Jesus’ administration as High Priest? (Hebrews 5:6, Psalm 110:4)

4.     Who is Melchizedic? (Genesis 14:17-20)

Day 3 – Hebrews 5:7-9

1.     Hebrews 5:7 reveals what to us about our High Priest?

2.     Were the prayers of Jesus effective? (Hebrews 5:7)

3.     Does verse 8 reveal anything of value learned by Jesus, and if so what was His teacher?

4.     Having achieved perfection, Jesus became what? (Hebrews 5:9)

5.     Who benefits from whom Jesus became? (Hebrews 5:9)

Day 4 – Hebrews 5:10-14

1.     In Hebrews 5:11, the writer of Hebrews refers to his readers as dull of hearing; what is he saying about them?

2.     In Hebrews 5:13, what reference does the writer make to his reader this time?

3.     How does one know when one is ready for solid spiritual food? (Hebrews 5:14)