We kick off our study of the book of Hebrews by exploring questions about the author and the audience for this epistle. We then spend time highlighting the major purpose of the book. Scriptures referenced include Hebrews 12:2; Hebrews 1:1-4; Hebrews 13:25; Hebrews 2:3; 2 Peter 3:15; Ephesians 2:8-9; Hebrews 4:2; Hebrews 6:12; Hebrews 10:19-22; Hebrews 13:23; and 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
The story of Jesus saturates the metanarrative of the Bible, and prophecies of His first advent are found throughout the Old Testament. Allusions to...
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Mark's Gospel stands out from the other Gospels in several ways. It opens abruptly with Jesus' baptism and ends with a cliffhanger, omitting the...