Churches.
There are lots of different Christian churches. Maybe you’re a Lutheran Christian. Or a Baptist Christian. Or a Catholic Christian. You think your own church is special, and it probably is. But more important than the brand is that word Christian.
First-century Jews who accepted Jesus as their Savior saw themselves as Jewish Christians. As God’s chosen people they felt special. Some began to think that “Jewish” was special enough without the “Christian”! The book of Hebrews is a reminder that what’s so special about “Christian” is Jesus Christ himself.
What a Brother!
• Incarnation explained. See Hebrews 2:10–18
Mercy and Help Available Now
• Prayer encouragement recorded in Hebrews 4:14–16
New and Improved Promises
• Read them in Hebrews 8:7–13
He Made It All Possible
• Jesus’ role explained. See Hebrews 10:11–14
Preview
• This letter is written to Jewish Christians living in the Holy Land and worshiping at the Jerusalem temple.
• Soon after this letter is sent, the temple is destroyed by the Romans.
The general who leads the Roman army, Titus, becomes Emperor of Rome. • Ten years after Jerusalem falls, Titus dedicates the Coliseum in Rome, which features carvings showing temple treasures carried off by Roman soldiers.