Bible study course
A comprehensive academic and theological study of the Epistle to the Hebrews, exploring its unique homiletical architecture, the ontological deity and cosmic enthronement of the Son, the superiority of Christ over angels and Moses, the royal and eternal priesthood after the order of Melchizedek, the inauguration of the New Covenant in the heavenly sanctuary, the once for all perfection of Christ bodily sacrifice, the historic cloud of witnesses persevering by faith in unseen promises, the unshakeable kingdom of Mount Zion, and the radical summons to bear Christ reproach outside the camp.
An orienting academic introduction to the Epistle to the Hebrews, exploring its unique homiletical genre, the historical crisis of wavering Jewish Christians tempted to return to Temple rituals, the overarching christological supremacy of Jesus, and the pastoral summons to endure as pilgrims journeying toward the heavenly city.
An in depth theological exposition of Hebrews 1, examining the climactic revelation of God in the Son, His ontological deity, cosmological agency, seating at the right hand of Majesty, and ontological superiority over the angelic host demonstrated through seven Septuagint citations.
An exegetical and theological exposition of Hebrews 2, analyzing the first solemn warning against drifting away from the gospel, the citation of Psalm 8 regarding human destiny, the necessity of the incarnation, Christ suffering as the pioneer of salvation, and His destruction of the devil power over death.
A comprehensive theological and pastoral exposition of Hebrews 3, comparing Jesus as Son over God house with Moses as servant within it, analyzing the wilderness rebellion (Massah and Meribah) from Psalm 95, and examining the urgent call to daily mutual encouragement against the deceitfulness of sin.
An advanced theological exposition of Hebrews 4, examining the enduring promise of eschatological Sabbath rest (sabbatismos), the insufficiency of Joshua conquest to grant final rest, the piercing discernment of the living Word of God, and the empathetic high priesthood of Jesus inviting confident access to the throne of grace.
An exegetical and theological exposition of Hebrews 5, analyzing the biblical qualifications of high priesthood, Christ appointment according to the order of Melchizedek, His Gethsemane agony and learned obedience through suffering, and the author solemn rebuke of the audience spiritual immaturity.
An advanced theological exposition of Hebrews 6, evaluating the call to leave elementary doctrines, the severe warning regarding the impossibility of restoration after apostasy, the pastoral commendation of fruit bearing love, and the divine oath to Abraham anchoring the soul within the inner veil.
An advanced theological exposition of Hebrews 7, analyzing the historical identity of Melchizedek, Abraham tithes and Levi subordinate tribute, the inherent weakness and obsolescence of the Levitical priesthood, and Christ eternal priesthood established by the oath of God and the power of an indestructible life.
An advanced theological exposition of Hebrews 8, analyzing the main point (kephalaion) of the epistle: our seated High Priest ministering in the heavenly sanctuary, the shadow copy nature of the earthly tabernacle, and the extensive quotation of Jeremiah 31 inaugurating the New Covenant which renders the Old obsolete.
An advanced theological exposition of Hebrews 9, contrasting the architecture and repetitive rituals of the Mosaic tabernacle with Christ once for all entrance into the heavenly Holy of Holies through His own unblemished blood, securing eternal redemption and purifying the human conscience from dead works.
An advanced theological exposition of Hebrews 10, analyzing the repetitive shadow sacrifices versus Christ bodily obedience from Psalm 40, the new and living way opened through His flesh, the threefold pastoral invitation to draw near, hold fast, and stir up love, the terrifying warning on willful sin, and the call to endure as in former days of persecution.
An advanced theological and historical exposition of Hebrews 11, exploring the definition of faith as the assurance of things hoped for, the grand procession of Old Testament witnesses from Abel to the prophets, their persevering endurance through suffering and triumph, and their forward gaze toward the consummation fulfilled in Christ.
An advanced theological exposition of Hebrews 12, examining the great cloud of witnesses, laying aside encumbrances and running the race looking unto Jesus, the fatherly discipline of God for holiness, the warning against profane apostasy like Esau, and the dramatic contrast between the terrors of Mount Sinai and the joyful festal assembly of Mount Zion.
An advanced theological and pastoral exposition of Hebrews 13, examining practical community ethics (brotherly love, radical hospitality, remembering prisoners, honoring marriage, freedom from greed), the immutable christological anchor of 13:8, going to Jesus outside the camp bearing His reproach, acceptable spiritual sacrifices, and the magnificent pastoral doxology and benediction.