CONNECT: As you go about your week, arriving at your various front lines, take a moment to be reminded of the amazing news that Jesus is your brother! How did you go with this?

WARM-UP  Question

1. How are things going for your ‘one person’ who you are praying for this year? How do you think you could best be praying for them in the coming week?

READ Hebrews 3:1-6

1. What is the significance of chapter 3 beginning with ‘therefore’? Why is this link so important?
2. What does it mean to ‘fix’ our thoughts on Jesus as our apostle and high priest? How can this be part of our daily rhythm of life?
3. What were all of the various ways in which Jesus was (and is) faithful? How should this fill us with great encouragement?
4. What is God’s House? In what way is Jesus faithful as the Son over God’s house?
5. How does Jesus ‘being faithful over God’s house’ effect our lives individually and as a church?
6. Can you think of someone who is a great example of holding firmly to the confidence and hope that they have in Jesus? How has this been an encouragement to you in the face of trouble or hardship?
7. When have you been tested to hold fast? What helped you to stick with your trust in Jesus?

READ Hebrews 3:7-19

1. What were the recipients’ ancestors guilty of in the past when it came to their hearts? Why was this so perilous? What do you think that it actually looks like practically?
2. Have you ever hardened your heart towards God? Why do you think that was the case?
3. Are we ever in trouble of hardening our hearts toward God? What would be the early indicators?
4. What is best antidote to a hardened heart? What is the best prevention?
5. Who in your life is a constant encouragement to live faithfully? Have you ever expressed your gratitude for their encouragement?
6. Who can you be of encouragement to in their daily following of God? What might that involve?

APPLY: Encourage someone in their faithful following of the Lord Jesus this week.

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On Your Frontline This Week: For the people on your frontlines, what might they consider is greater than Jesus? How would you explain that Jesus is greater?

Families:

• Watch the video, ‘true and better’

Listen:

• SERMON: “God is Speaking” by Dick Lucas
• SERMON: “Psalm 95 in Hebrews 3-4” by Don Carson

Read:

• “Does every Christian have a Guardian Angel?” By John Gilhooly
• Hebrews Bible reading notes from St Helens Bishopsgate (London)

Other Helpful Resources (For Series):

• BOOK: “The Majestic Son” by Peter Adam
• VIDEOS ON SERIES: "The Book of Hebrews” by Don Carson
• SERIES: “Hebrews: Such a Great Salvation!”
• VIDEO: The Bible Project Hebrews Overview:
  

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