Have you entered the promised land of Jesus? If so, then relax!
Discussion Questions for Hebrews 3:
- Why is Jesus compared to Moses in this chapter? To make what point?
- How does Moses as a “servant” (v.5) and Jesus as a “Son” (v.6) bring even further clarity to the contrast? How might this get you thinking about your own role with God?
- What does the example of their forefathers in the wilderness for forty years illustrate for the original readers of this epistle?
- How does the picture of leaving Egypt, being in the desert, and entering the Promised Land clarify the real meaning of “hold fast” and “until the end”?
- The synonyms “sinned” (v.17) and “disobedient” (v.18) and “unbelief” (v.19) help answer the following question: Is Hebrews warning Christians they will lose their salvation if they commit too many sins? Explain.
- In light of the truths in these first three chapters, what does it mean to “consider Jesus” (v.1)?
- What is the biggest thing you have gleaned from this chapter? How might it impact the way you relate to God?
