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to shore, you look up and think, Wait a second. Who moved my stuff? You’re no longer looking straight
to shore at your umbrella. Your towels and beach bag and chairs aren’t where you left them. Then, in a
split second, you realize that your stuff is just fine. You were the one who moved. While you were in the
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The currents of this world, in ways imperceptible to us, are always driving us one way or another. We
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The Word is not only an anchor; it’s also a weapon. The author of Hebrews describes the Word of God
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separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the
heart.” The apostle Paul wrote to the Ephesians: “Take the sword of the Spirit—which is the word of
God.” God’s Word is described here as the spiritual weapon with which men of faith battle the powers
and principalities that have arrayed themselves against the living God.
CONTENTS Unfortunately, research shows that many Christians own a Bible but rarely read it. No wonder we
feel adrift in this world, without an anchor when the cultural winds blow and storm waters rise. No
wonder we feel ill-equipped for our battle against sin; the sword God has given us sits sheathed
Letter from the Publisher 1 on a shelf, collecting dust.

The Truth of God does not change, regardless of current, culture, or circumstance. But when we read
About the Bible 3 the Bible regularly and apply it to our lives, we are changed. That’s why He Reads Truth is committed
to a singular mission: men in the Word of God every day.

Key Features 4 This Bible is built on that mission. Everything about it is designed to draw you deeper into Scripture.
From the type selection and page layout, to the Key Verses, charts, maps, and reading plans—
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Available Editions 6 recognize the awesome wonder and power of the God who speaks in these pages. Each book of the
Bible includes an introduction that offers cultural and geographical context, and shows how it fits
into the rest of Scripture. Each book also has a reading plan with supplemental passages because
About He Reads Truth 8 Scripture is the best interpreter of Scripture.

Our prayer is not that you would master this Book, but that this Book would master you—that in
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the Savior who loves you and gave Himself for you.

Hebrews Sampler 12 Trevin Wax, PhD

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K E Y FE AT U RES K E Y FE AT U RES

GENRE
Read &
The Bible is a complete work in which many stories
combine to tell one story. As you read the book of

P E N TAT E U C H
I N D I C AT O R
Genesis, consider reading the additional passages to

Understand
Genesis
discover how the whole of Scripture works together.

Genesis
Because each READING PLAN OUTLINE

literary style should

ch. 1–2 ch. 2–4 ch. 5–6
Week 1 Week 2
be approached
GOI N G DEEP ER

 Genesis 1–3 John 1:1–5  Genesis 12:1–13:4 Matthew 1:1–2

ON THE TIMELINE: A LITTLE BACKGROUND: MESSAGE AND PURPOSE: Romans 16:20 Galatians 3:10–14

differently, we’ve
Authorship of the Torah (the The Torah (also a Hebrew term Genesis is a book of new  Genesis 4–5 Colossians 1:15–20  Genesis 13:5–16:16 Galatians 3:15–4:7 CREATION OF THE HUMAN FAMILY ADAM’S FAMILY LINE
Hebrews 12:24 Hebrews 7:11–22
first five books of the Old Tes- for "law") was seen as one unit beginnings. It reveals the be- HEAVEN AND EARTH IN AND OUTSIDE
tament) has consistently been until at least the second centu- ginning of the heavens and the  Genesis 6–8 Psalm 144:13–14  Genesis 17–18 Mark 10:23–31 THE GARDEN
attributed to Moses, an influ- ry BC. Some time before Christ earth, of humanity and mar- Romans 3:10–25 Hebrews 9:15

color-coded the
ential Israelite leader from the was born, it was divided into riage, of sin and nations and Creator and creation 1:1–2 The man and woman in the Introduction: Creation and
 Genesis 9–10 Luke 1:68–75  Genesis 19–20 Psalm 136:23 garden 2:4–25 blessing 5:1–2
fifteenth century BC. Though five separate books and was languages, and the beginning Revelation 10:1 2 Peter 2:7–9 Six days of creation 1:3–31
Genesis is technically anony- referred to as the Pentateuch. of our need for a Savior. In The man and woman expelled “Image of God” from Adam to
mous, both the Old and New Genesis can be divided into Genesis we see that all God’s
 Genesis 11 Psalm 2  Genesis 21–22 Isaiah 54:1
from the garden 3:1–24 Noah 5:3–32

various genres to
Luke 1:51 Hebrews 11:8–12 Seventh day—  day of
Testaments recognize Moses two sections: the “primeval creation was, in the begin- consecration 2:1–3
as the Torah’s author. Genesis history,” or the general history ning, thoroughly good; and Adam and Eve’s family outside Conclusion: Procreation and
the garden 4:1–26 perversion 6:1–8
was likely written during the found in chapters 1–11, and in Genesis we see mankind’s Week 3 Week 4

make them easy to

forty years when the Israel- the “patriarchal history,” or first sin and the consequences
ites wandered in the desert the history focusing on God’s of that sin. All of our broken-  Genesis 23:1–25:18 Ecclesiastes 12:7  Genesis 33–34 Psalm 44:11
Romans 9:9–23 Hebrews 11:20–22
(1446–1406 BC). The events in covenant with Abraham and ness begins here, in the first
Genesis begin at creation and his descendants, found in book of the Bible, as does  Genesis 25:19–26:35 1 Samuel 14:47  Genesis 35–36 Psalm 116:1–2

locate and identify.

conclude about 1800 BC with chapters 12–50. God’s covenant to redeem His Hebrews 6:13–18 Isaiah 43:2
the circumstances leading up people.  Genesis 27–28 Psalm 121:5–8  Genesis 37–38 Psalm 77:2
to the Israelites’ time in the Matthew 20:1–16 Matthew 27:27–31
Genesis provides both the
land of Egypt.
universal history of humankind  Genesis 29–30 Psalm 25:18  Genesis 39 Psalm 1
and the patriarchal history of Song of Songs 1:1–7 Matthew 5:16
the nation of Israel. It unfolds  Genesis 31–32 Psalm 34:7  Genesis 40–41 Psalm 25:14
God’s plan to bless and re- Ephesians 3:7–12 2 Corinthians 3:5
deem humanity through Abra-
ham’s descendants, remaining
faithful to His people despite Week 5
their unfaithfulness to Him.
 Genesis 42–43 Romans 8:28
1 Timothy 1:16

GIVE THANKS FOR THE BOOK OF GENESIS:

 Genesis 44:1–45:15 Galatians 3:14
1 Peter 1:10–12
Genesis lays the groundwork for everything else we read and experience in Scripture. Through Gen-
KEY VERSE  Genesis 45:16–46:34 Psalm 90:10–17
esis we understand where we came from, how we fell, and the beginnings of God’s gracious work on Isaiah 41:8–10
our behalf. Genesis establishes our foundational understanding of God’s covenant with Israel through
the giving of the Law. Without an understanding of the Law, we are unable to see our desperate
 Genesis 47:1–49:28 Isaiah 63:9
God saw all that he had made, and it was very good indeed. 1:31 Hebrews 7:23–25
need for our Savior, Jesus Christ.
 Genesis 49:29–50:26 Acts 2:22–24
Romans 12:19
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KEY VERSES INTRODUCTION

R E A D & U N D E R S TA N D
One theme verse was C U LT U RA L CO N T EX T: Each introduction includes a brief Each book has a custom reading plan
chosen for each individual overview of the approximate date of writing, authorship, and an outline.
book. Together, these sixty- historical context, and relevant geography.
RE A DIN G PLA N S: Reading plans
six verses represent the
M ES S A G E & P U RP O SE: Each book introduction identifies include supplementary passages
complete arc of Scripture.
main themes of the writing. for added context and deeper
KEY V E R S E ART: understanding.
Each key verse has been B IB L ICA L S IG N IF ICANC E: This note identifies how we can EXTRAS
give thanks for each book’s unique contribution to the canon O U TLIN E S: Simple outlines are
hand-lettered to aid in Designed to add clarity and
of Scripture. included to help you see the structure understanding, 125 extras
memorization and celebrate
of each book. are included throughout this
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 GENERAL EPISTLES
Hebrews

ON THE TIMELINE: A LITTLE BACKGROUND: MESSAGE & PURPOSE:

The book of Hebrews was writ- The text of Hebrews does not The author of Hebrews wanted
ten before the fall of Jerusa- identify its author. We know to exalt Jesus Christ, a desire
lem in AD 70. The destruction the author was a second-gen- indicated in the consistent and
of the temple would have been eration Christian because he repetitive usage of the Greek
mentioned if it had already said he received the confirmed word kreitton, which means
occurred, because it would message of Christ from “those “more excellent.” This word is
have strengthened the letter’s who heard” Jesus Himself the common thread that binds
argument about Christ’s sac- (Heb 2:3). Scholars have pro- together the complex and sub-
rifice bringing an end to the posed Luke, Clement of Rome, tle theological arguments of
temple sacrificial system. He- Barnabas, Apollos, Timothy, the book. Specifically, the au-
brews was most likely written Philip, Peter, Silas, Jude, and thor described the superiority
during the persecution under Aristion as possible authors. of the new covenant to the old
Nero (AD 64–68), perhaps just covenant in order to teach or
before the destruction of the remind the readers that Jesus
temple. Christ is the fulfillment of the
law and of God’s promises in
the Old Testament.

KEY VERSE GIVE THANKS FOR THE BOOK OF HEBREWS:

More than any other book in the New Testament, Hebrews ties OT history and practices to the life and
ministry of Jesus. Just as Jesus Christ taught that the OT was fulfilled in Himself (Mt 5:17–18; Lk 24:27),
Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our
eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith. For the joy that so the author of Hebrews taught that the old covenant was brought to completion in the new covenant
lay before him, he endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat (Heb 7:20–8:13). Hebrews also shows that because the old covenant was fulfilled in the new covenant,
the new covenant is actually “better” (Heb 7:22). The new covenant was made superior by the ministry of 13
down at the right hand of the throne of God. 12:1b–2
Jesus Christ.
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combine to tell one story. As you read the book of
Hebrews, consider reading the additional passages to

Understand
discover how the whole of Scripture works together.

Hebrews
READING PLAN OUTLINE

ch. 1–2 ch. 3–4 ch. 5–6

Week 1 GOING DEEPER Week 2
 Hebrews 1 2 Samuel 7:12–15  Hebrews 5:11–6:12 Acts 8:14–17
2 Corinthians 4:4–6 Philippians 3:12–16

 Hebrews 2 Genesis 12:1–3  Hebrews 6:13–7:28 Genesis 22:16–18 THE SUPERIORITY OF THE SUPERIORITY THE SUPERIORITY OF
Psalm 8 Romans 8:28–30 THE SON OF GOD OF THE SON’S THE SON’S WORK
FAITHFULNESS
 Hebrews 3:1–6 John 3:16–21  Hebrews 8 Jeremiah 31:31–34
Romans 11:1–6 Zechariah 8:4–8 The exaltation of Jesus Christ The faithfulness of the Son 3:1–6 The work of the Son 5:1–10
1:1–4

 Hebrews 3:7–4:13 Psalm 95:7–11  Hebrews 9 Leviticus 16:6–19 A warning 3:7–19 The call to maturity 5:11–6:3
1 Peter 1:3–5 2 Timothy 1:8–10 The divine nature of the Son
1:5–14 The way forward 4:1–16 The way forward 6:4–20
 Hebrews 4:14–5:10 Psalm 110  Hebrews 10:1–18 Psalm 40
The human nature of the Son
Matthew 4:1–11 1 Peter 2:24
2:1–18

Week 3
 Hebrews 10:19–39 Deuteronomy 32:35–36
Matthew 27:50–54

 Hebrews 11 Psalm 33:6–7

Luke 13:33–35

 Hebrews 12:1–17 Romans 12:18–21

1 Timothy 2:5–6

 Hebrews 12:18–29 Genesis 4:8–13

Isaiah 62:6–12

 Hebrews 13 Joshua 1:5–9

Matthew 25:34–40

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ch. 7–10 ch. 11–12 ch. 12 ch. 13

THE SUPERIORITY THE SUPERIORITY THE SUPERIORITY OF THE SUPERIORITY OF

OF THE SON’S OF THE CHRISTIAN THE FATHER’S WAY THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
PRIESTHOOD FAITH IN THE CHURCH
The superiority of His order The hall of heroes 11:1–40 The work of God 12:3–13 The way forward 13:1–19
7:1–19
The way forward 12:1–2 The way forward 12:14–29 A blessing from the author
The superiority of His covenant 13:20–25
7:20–8:13

The superiority of His ministry

9:1–28

The superiority of His sacrifice

10:1–18

The way forward 10:19–39

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THE NATURE OF THE SON 13
Now to which of the angels has he ever said:

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ong ago God spoke to the fathers by the prophets at different times and Sit at my right hand
in different ways. 2 In these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son. God until I make your enemies your footstool? A
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has appointed him heir of all things and made the universe A through Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve those who are going
him. 3 The Son is the radiance B of God’s glory and the exact expression C of his to inherit salvation?
nature, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After making purification for
sins, D he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. E 4 So he became su- WARNING AGAINST NEGLECT
perior to the angels, just as the name he inherited is more excellent than theirs.

THE SON SUPERIOR TO ANGELS

2  For this reason, we must pay attention all the more to what we have
heard, so that we will not drift away. 2 For if the message spoken through
angels was legally binding B and every transgression and disobedience re-
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For to which of the angels did he ever say, ceived a just punishment, 3 how will we escape if we neglect such a great sal-
You are my Son; vation? This salvation had its beginning when it was spoken of by the Lord,
today I have become your Father, F,G and it was confirmed to us by those who heard him. 4 At the same time, God
or again, also testified by signs and wonders, various miracles, and distributions of
I will be his Father, gifts from the Holy Spirit according to his will.
and he will be my Son? H
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Again, when he I brings his firstborn into the world, he says, JESUS AND HUMANITY
And let all God’s angels worship him. J 5
For he has not subjected to angels the world to come that we are talking
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And about the angels he says: about. 6 But someone somewhere has testified:
He makes his angels winds, K What is man that you remember him,
and his servants L a fiery flame, M or the son of man that you care for him?
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but to N the Son: 7
You made him lower than the angels
Your throne, O God, for a short time;
is forever and ever, you crowned him with glory and honor C
and the scepter of your kingdom 8
and subjected everything under his feet. D
is a scepter of justice. For in subjecting everything to him, he left nothing that is not subject to
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You have loved righteousness him. As it is, we do not yet see everything subjected to him. 9 But we do see
and hated lawlessness; Jesus — made lower than the angels for a short time so that by God’s
this is why God, your God, grace he might taste death for everyone — crowned with glory and hon­
has anointed you or because he suffered death.
with the oil of joy 10
For in bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was entirely appro-
beyond your companions. O,P priate that God — for whom and through whom all things exist — should
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And: make the source E of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 11 For the one
In the beginning, Lord, who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one Father. F That is why
you established the earth, Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters, 12 saying:
and the heavens are the works of your hands; I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters;
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they will perish, but you remain. I will sing hymns to you in the congregation. G
They will all wear out like clothing; 13
Again, I will trust in him. H And again, Here I am with the children God
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you will roll them up like a cloak, Q gave me. I
and they will be changed like clothing. 14
Now since the children have flesh and blood in common, Jesus also
But you are the same, shared in these, so that through his death he might destroy the one holding
and your years will never end. R the power of death — that is, the devil — 15 and free those who were held
in slavery all their lives by the fear of death. 16 For it is clear that he does not
A  B  C 
reach out to help angels, but to help Abraham’s offspring. 17 Therefore, he
1:2 Lit ages   1:3 Or reflection   1:3 Or representation, or copy, or reproduction  
D  E 
had to be like his brothers and sisters in every way, so that he could become
1:3 Other mss read for our sins by himself   1:3 Or he sat down on high at
the right hand of the Majesty   F 1:5 Or have begotten you   G 1:5 Ps 2:7  
H  I  J  A  B  C 
1:5 2Sm 7:14; 1Ch 17:13   1:6 Or When he again   1:6 Dt 32:43 LXX; Ps 97:7   1:13 Ps 110:1   2:2 Or valid, or reliable   2:7 Other mss add and set him over the
K  L  M  N 
1:7 Or spirits   1:7 Or ministers   1:7 Ps 104:4   1:8 Or about   works of your hands   D 2:6-8 Ps 8:5-7 LXX   E 2:10 Or pioneer, or leader   F 2:11 Or father,
O  P  Q 
1:9 Or associates   1:8-9 Ps 45:6-7   1:12 Other mss omit like a cloak   or origin; lit all are of one   G 2:12 Ps 22:22   H 2:13 2Sm 22:3 LXX; Is 8:17 LXX; 12:2 LXX  
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1:10-12 Ps 102:25-27
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Every book of the New Testament contains
SHOW DIRECT LUKE 4:17–21 ISAIAH 61: 1–2
allusions to the Old Testament. The Old FULFILLMENT OF
Testament writings were the foundation of PROPHECY The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him,

Use of the Old

Jesus’s teaching, and shaped the ministry of and unrolling the scroll, he found the place where it
the apostles as they wrote Gospels, sermons, was written:
and letters explaining the Christian life to both
Jewish and Gentile believers. The chart below The Spirit of the Lord is on me,

Testament
explores the variety of ways New Testament because he has anointed me
authors allude to Old Testament text. to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent me
to proclaim release to the captives
and recovery of sight to the blind,
to set free the oppressed,
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.

He then rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant,

and sat down. And the eyes of everyone in the synagogue
THE NT REFERENCES NEW TESTAMENT OLD TESTAMENT
THE OT IN ORDER TO: EXAMPLE REFERENCE
were fixed on him. He began by saying to them, “Today as
you listen, this Scripture has been fulfilled.”

AFFIRM TRUTH ROMANS 3:9–12 PSALM 14:1–3; 53:1–3

AND AUTHORITY DRAW CONNECTIONS MATTHEW 2:15 HOSEA 11:1
What then? Are we any better off? Not at all! ECCLESIASTES 7:20 BETWEEN OT PATTERNS
For we have already charged that both Jews AND JESUS He stayed there until Herod’s death, so that what was
and Gentiles are all under sin, as it is written: spoken by the Lord through the prophet might be fulfilled:
Out of Egypt I called my Son.
There is no one righteous, not even one.
There is no one who understands;
there is no one who seeks God. POINT TOWARD 2 PETER 3:11–14 ISAIAH 65:17; 66:22
All have turned away; FUTURE FULFILLMENT
all alike have become worthless. OF PROPHECY Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, it is
There is no one who does what is good, clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct
not even one. and godliness as you wait for the day of God and hasten
its coming. Because of that day, the heavens will be
dissolved with fire and the elements will melt with heat.
But based on his promise, we wait for new heavens and a
IMITATE LITERARY REVELATION 4:6–8 DANIEL 7
new earth, where righteousness dwells.
PATTERNS
Four living creatures covered with eyes in front and in
back were around the throne on each side. The first living Therefore, dear friends, while you wait for these things,
creature was like a lion; the second living creature was like make every effort to be found without spot or blemish in
an ox; the third living creature had a face like a man; and his sight, at peace.
the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle. Each of
the four living creatures had six wings; they were covered
with eyes around and inside. Day and night they never ILLUSTRATE A DEUTERONOMY 25:4
1 CORINTHIANS 9:9–10
stop, saying, SPIRITUAL POINT
For it is written in the law of Moses, Do not muzzle an ox
Holy, holy, holy, while it treads out grain. Is God really concerned about
Lord God, the Almighty, oxen? Isn’t he really saying it for our sake? Yes, this is
who was, who is, and who is to come. written for our sake, because he who plows ought to plow
in hope, and he who threshes should thresh in hope of
sharing the crop.

EMPHASIZE REVERSALS GALATIANS 3:13–14 DEUTERONOMY 21:23

IN REDEMPTIVE HISTORY
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by
REFERENCE TRADITION 2 TIMOTHY 3:8–9 EXODUS 7:10–12
becoming a curse for us, because it is written, Cursed is AND ORAL HISTORY
everyone who is hung on a tree. The purpose was that Just as Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses, so these also
the blessing of Abraham would come to the Gentiles by resist the truth. They are men who are corrupt in mind and
Christ Jesus, so that we could receive the promised Spirit worthless in regard to the faith. But they will not make
through faith. further progress, for their foolishness will be clear to all, as
was the foolishness of Jannes and Jambres.

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a merciful and faithful high priest in matters A pertaining to God, to make faith. A 3 For we who have believed enter the rest, in keeping with what B
atonement B for the sins of the people. 18 For since he himself has suffered he has said,
when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted. So I swore in my anger,
“They will not enter my rest,” C
OUR APOSTLE AND HIGH PRIEST even though his works have been finished since the foundation of the world.

3  For somewhere he has spoken about the seventh day in this way: And on
4
Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in a heavenly call-
ing, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession. the seventh day God rested from all his works. D 5 Again, in that passage
2
He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was in all he says, They will never enter my rest. E 6 Therefore, since it remains for
God’s household. 3 For Jesus is considered worthy of more glory than Mo- some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news did not en-
ses, just as the builder has more honor than the house. 4 Now every house ter because of disobedience, 7 he again specifies a certain day — today. He
is built by someone, but the one who built everything is God. 5 Moses was specified this speaking through David after such a long time:
faithful as a servant in all God’s household, as a testimony to what would Today, if you hear his voice,
be said in the future. 6 But Christ was faithful as a Son over his household. do not harden your hearts. F
8
And we are that household if we hold on to our confidence and the hope For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about
in which we boast. C another day. 9 Therefore, a Sabbath rest remains for God’s people. 10 For the
person who has entered his rest has rested from his own works, just as God
WARNING AGAINST UNBELIEF did from his. 11 Let us then make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one
7
Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: will fall into the same pattern of disobedience.
Today, if you hear his voice, 12
For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any dou-
8
do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, ble-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints
on the day of testing in the wilderness, and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 No
9
where your fathers tested me, tried me, creature is hidden from him, but all things are naked and exposed to the eyes
and saw my works 10 for forty years. of him to whom we must give an account.
Therefore I was provoked to anger with that generation
and said, “They always go astray in their hearts, OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST
and they have not known my ways.” 14
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the
11
So I swore in my anger, heavens — Jesus the Son of God — let us hold fast to our confession. 15 For
“They will not enter my rest.” D we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weak-
12
Watch out, brothers and sisters, so that there won’t be in any of you an nesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without
evil, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. 13 But encour- sin. 16 Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that
age each other daily, while it is still called today, so that none of you is hard- we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need.
ened by sin’s deception. 14 For we have become participants in Christ if we
hold firmly until the end the reality E that we had at the start. 15 As it is said: CHRIST, A HIGH PRIEST

16
Today, if you hear his voice,
do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion. F
For who heard and rebelled? Wasn’t it all who came out of Egypt under Mo-
5  For every high priest taken from among men is appointed in matters
pertaining to God for the people, to offer both gifts and sacrifices for
sins. 2 He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going
ses? 17 With whom was God angry for forty years? Wasn’t it with those who astray, since he is also clothed with weakness. 3 Because of this, he must
sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? 18 And to whom did he swear make an offering for his own sins as well as for the people. 4 No one takes
that they would not enter his rest, if not to those who disobeyed? 19 So we this honor on himself; instead, a person is called by God, just as Aaron was.
5
see that they were unable to enter because of unbelief. In the same way, Christ did not exalt himself to become a high priest, but
God who said to him,
THE PROMISED REST You are my Son;

4  Therefore, since the promise to enter his rest remains, let us beware G
that none of you be found to have fallen short. H 2 For we also have
received the good news just as they did. But the message they heard did
6
today I have become your Father, G,H
also says in another place,
You are a priest forever
not benefit them, since they were not united with those who heard it in according to the order of Melchizedek. I

A  B  C  A  B 
2:17 Lit things   2:17 Or propitiation   3:6 Other mss add firm to the end   4:2 Other mss read since it was not united by faith in those who heard   4:3 Or
D  E  F  G  C  D  E  F  G 
3:7-11 Ps 95:7-11   3:14 Or confidence   3:15 Ps 95:7-8   4:1 Lit fear   rest, just as   4:3 Ps 95:11   4:4 Gn 2:2   4:5 Ps 95:11   4:7 Ps 95:7-8   5:5 Lit I have
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4:1 Or that any of you might seem to have missed it begotten you   H 5:5 Ps 2:7   I 5:6 Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110:4 2169
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A key theme in the book of Hebrews is Jesus’s superiority
JACOB Jacob wrestled with God. When he would Jesus took the blow that gave us victory
to every patriarch, deliverer, prophet, priest, king, and
GN 32:22–32; IS 53:5; not relent, the Lord gave him a limp. over sin.
custom that came before Him. The Old Testament is filled
HEB 12:5–11

Supremacy
with flawed people and limited practices that remind us of
our need for a perfect Savior and Lord. Hebrews presents
Jesus not only as better, but as God Himself, the “radiance JOSEPH Joseph stood at the right hand of the Jesus stands at the right hand of God,
of God’s glory and the exact expression of his nature” king of Egypt, navigating the politics of a sustaining our lives by the grace of His

of Christ
GN 37:1–11, 23–28;
(Heb 1:3). This chart highlights the supremacy of Christ, 42:1–11; 45:1–5; pagan nation to sustain the lives of his own cross with righteousness and justice.
the true answer to our need for salvation. 50:15–21; MT 26:47–50; brothers who had betrayed him.
RM 5:10

MOSES Moses interceded between God and man Jesus intercedes between God and man
EX 17:1–7; 33:7–23; to deliver God’s law and teach God’s people as the perfect mediator who fulfills God’s
34:1–9; 1CO 10:1–4; how to follow it. law on our behalf and accepts the penalty
CHRIST IS SUPERIOR TO...
1TM 2:5–6; HEB 12:18–24; for our sins.
1PT 2:4–7

ANGELS Angels are heavenly beings, but they Jesus is the eternal Son of God who EVERY PASSOVER Of all the Passover lambs sacrificed Jesus is the one and only perfect Passover
are created. created the angels, and the angels LAMB throughout history, not one could Lamb who takes away the sins of the
GL 1:8; COL 1:16–17;
HEB 1:2–14; worship Jesus. EX 12:1–28; JN 1:29; permanently erase mankind's sin. world.
RV 22:8–9 1CO 5:7–8; 1PT 1:18–19

THE MESSAGE OF The angels are God’s messengers. They Jesus is the Word in the flesh. He is MANNA Manna came down from heaven to feed Jesus is the Bread of Life, and those He
THE ANGELS convey God’s words, but they do not not only the message of salvation, EX 16; MT 4:1–4; God’s people daily. sustains will never hunger again.
JN 1:1–5; HEB 2:1–4 accomplish them. but also the means of salvation. JN 6:22–40, 57–58

THE LAW Sinai was feared by God’s people. It was the Jesus, the presence and Word of God in
ADAM Adam disobeyed God and was removed Jesus obeyed God in the face of FROM SINAI place where God’s presence came down, the flesh, dwelled among us, healing us
GN 2:8–9, 15–17; from the garden and God’s presence. unimaginable agony, kneeling in
EX 20:18–19; DT 18:16; terrifying the people, and where God’s law and fulfilling the law for us.
3:1–8; MT 26:36–46; the garden of Gethsemane, so that HEB 12:18–24 was given along with a warning of death if
RM 5:12–21 His obedience could become our
that law was broken.
righteousness.

AARON AND THE Aaron and the priests represented God’s Jesus represents us as One who is fully
ABEL Abel was killed by his brother, and his blood Jesus was accused and condemned PRIESTHOOD people as fellow sinners, offering sacrifices God and fully man. He is our sinless repre-
GN 4:1–16; cries out for justice. by God’s own covenant people, and for their own atonement before offering sentative as well as our sacrifice.
LK 11:49–51; His blood cries out for mercy and EX 28:1; NM 18:8–14;
1CH 6:49;
sacrifices for others.
RM 3:21–26; EPH 2:13 reconciliation.
HEB 4:14–16; 5:1–5;
7:11–28; 8:1–6
ENOCH Enoch, father of Methuselah, lived 365 years Jesus exists outside of time. He ascended
GN 5:21–24; MK 16:19; before he was miraculously taken up into into heaven after rising from the dead,
THE SACRIFICIAL No animal sacrifice could fully atone for the Jesus is the perfect, spotless Lamb,
JN 1:1; HEB 11:5–6 heaven. and is seated at the right hand of God. SYSTEM sins of man. Sacrifices had to be offered the all-sufficient sacrifice, offered once
LV 9:2–3; HEB 9:8–28; repeatedly. for all time.
1PT 1:17–19
NOAH Noah built an ark to save a remnant of Jesus saves us by being our Deliverer,
GN 5–8; IS 54:9; creation from a devastating flood, even and He purifies our hearts by His blood. JOB Job was a righteous man who suffered Jesus is the only truly innocent sufferer,
MT 24:36–44; 1JN 1:7 though “every inclination of the human under the devil’s attacks and his friends’ who resisted the devil’s temptations and
JB 1; 1PT 2:21–25; 3:18
mind was nothing but evil all the time.” poor counsel. saves His people from our foolishness.

MELCHIZEDEK Melchizedek, who blessed Abram, was “a Jesus is the God whom Melchizedek DAVID David brought military victory to God’s Jesus brought spiritual victory to God’s
GN 14:17–24; PS 110; high priest to God Most High.” The Levitical served. He perfected and fulfilled every
2SM 7:1–17; JR 23:5–6; people and ruled as a man after God’s people and sends His Spirit to dwell in
HEB 6:13–20; 7:1–10 priesthood was modeled after him. ministry Melchizedek began.
LK 1:30–33 own heart. our hearts.

ABRAHAM Abraham obeyed God’s call to leave the Jesus obeyed the Father’s call to leave His ESTHER At God’s appointed time, Esther relied on Jesus came at God’s appointed time to
GN 12:1–4; land of his fathers to go to the land the heavenly dwelling to live among us, die for her beauty and position to persuade a save His people by laying down His life
EST 5:1–8; 7:1–10;
JN 8:54–56; Lord promised to his descendants. us, and raise us to life so we could spend pagan king to spare God’s people from a of His own accord.
8:1–8; PHP 2:4–11
GL 3:6–14 eternity with Him. murderous plot.

ISAAC Isaac was offered to God by his father as Jesus was the sacrifice God gave and
JONAH Jonah fled from the people he was called to Jesus came to His own people, who
GN 22:1–22; a sacrifice, but the Lord provided a ram to accepted, proving His love for us because
JNH 1–2; MT 12:40; minister to and spent three days in the belly killed Him. When He was swallowed
JN 3:16–17; take Isaac’s place. He did not withhold His only Son.
MK 4:35–41; of the fish that delivered him to his mission. by the grave, He rose from the dead,
1JN 4:7–9
COL 1:15–20 defeating the power of death itself
and accomplishing His mission.
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HEBREWS 5–6 HEBREWS 6–7
7
During his earthly life, A he offered prayers and appeals with loud cries which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have
and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard strong encouragement to seize the hope set before us. 19 We have this hope as
because of his reverence. 8 Although he was the Son, he learned obedience an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind
from what he suffered. 9 After he was perfected, he became the source of the curtain. 20 Jesus has entered there on our behalf as a forerunner, because
eternal salvation for all who obey him, 10 and he was declared by God a high he has become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.
priest according to the order of Melchizedek.
THE GREATNESS OF MELCHIZEDEK

7 
THE PROBLEM OF IMMATURITY For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, met Abra-
11
We have a great deal to say about this, and it is difficult to explain, since ham and blessed him as he returned from defeating the kings, 2 and
you have become too lazy to understand. 12 Although by this time you ought Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, his name means king of righ-
to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the basic principles of God’s teousness, then also, king of Salem, meaning king of peace. 3 Without father,
revelation again. You need milk, not solid food. 13 Now everyone who lives mother, or genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but
on milk is inexperienced with the message about righteousness, because resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever.
he is an infant. 14 But solid food is for the mature — for those whose senses 4
Now consider how great this man was: even Abraham the patriarch gave
have been trained to distinguish between good and evil. a tenth of the plunder to him. 5 The sons of Levi who receive the priestly office
have a command according to the law to collect a tenth from the people —
WARNING AGAINST FALLING AWAY that is, from their brothers and sisters — though they have also descended

6  Therefore, let us leave the elementary teaching about Christ and go

on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead
works, faith in God, 2 teaching about ritual washings, B laying on of hands,
from Abraham. 6 But one without this A lineage collected a tenth from Abra-
ham and blessed the one who had the promises. 7 Without a doubt, the infe-
rior is blessed by the superior. 8 In the one case, men who will die receive a
the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3 And we will do this if tenth, but in the other case, Scripture testifies that he lives. 9 And in a sense
God permits. Levi himself, who receives a tenth, has paid a tenth through Abraham, 10 for
4
For it is impossible to renew to repentance those who were once enlight- he was still within his ancestor B when Melchizedek met him.
ened, who tasted the heavenly gift, who shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 who tast-
ed God’s good word and the powers of the coming age, 6 and who have fallen A SUPERIOR PRIESTHOOD
11
away. This is because, C to their own harm, they are recrucifying the Son of Now if perfection came through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis
God and holding him up to contempt. 7 For the ground that drinks the rain of it the people received the law), what further need was there for another
that often falls on it and that produces vegetation useful to those for whom priest to appear, said to be according to the order of Melchizedek and not
it is cultivated receives a blessing from God. 8 But if it produces thorns and according to the order of Aaron? 12 For when there is a change of the priest-
thistles, it is worthless and about to be cursed, and at the end will be burned. hood, there must be a change of law as well. 13 For the one these things are
9
Even though we are speaking this way, dearly loved friends, in your case spoken about belonged to a different tribe. No one from it has served at the
we are confident of things that are better and that pertain to salvation. 10 For altar. 14 Now it is evident that our Lord came from Judah, and Moses said
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love D you demon- nothing about that tribe concerning priests.
15
strated for his name by serving the saints — and by continuing to serve And this becomes clearer if another priest like Melchizedek appears, 16 who
them. 11 Now we desire each of you to demonstrate the same diligence for did not become a priest based on a legal regulation about physical C descent
the full assurance of your hope until the end, 12 so that you won’t become but based on the power of an indestructible life. 17 For it has been testified:
lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith You are a priest forever
and perseverance. according to the order of Melchizedek. D
18
So the previous command is annulled because it was weak and unprofitable
INHERITING THE PROMISE 19
(for the law perfected nothing), but a better hope is introduced, through
13
For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater to which we draw near to God.
swear by, he swore by himself: 14 I will indeed bless you, and I will great­ 20
None of this happened without an oath. For others became priests with-
ly multiply you. E 15 And so, after waiting patiently, Abraham obtained the out an oath, 21 but he became a priest with an oath made by the one who
promise. 16 For people swear by something greater than themselves, and for said to him:
them a confirming oath ends every dispute. 17 Because God wanted to show The Lord has sworn
his unchangeable purpose even more clearly to the heirs of the promise, he and will not change his mind,
guaranteed it with an oath, 18 so that through two unchangeable things, in “You are a priest forever.” D

A  B  C  A  B  C 
5:7 Lit In the days of his flesh   6:2 Or about baptisms   6:6 Or while   7:6 Lit their   7:10 Lit still in his father’s loins   7:16 Or fleshly  
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6:10 Other mss read labor of love   6:14 Gn 22:17
D 
7:17, 21 Ps 110:4   2173
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HEBREWS 7–8 HEBREWS 8–9
22
Because of this oath, Jesus has also become the guarantee of a better I will be their God,
covenant. and they will be my people.
23
Now many have become Levitical priests, since they are prevented by 11
And each person will not teach his fellow citizen, A
death from remaining in office. 24 But because he remains forever, he holds and each his brother or sister, saying, “Know the Lord,”
his priesthood permanently. 25 Therefore, he is able to save completely those because they will all know me,
who come to God through him, since he always lives to intercede for them. from the least to the greatest of them.
26
For this is the kind of high priest we need: holy, innocent, undefiled, 12
For I will forgive their wrongdoing,
separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. 27 He doesn’t need and I will never again remember their sins. B,C
to offer sacrifices every day, as high priests do — first for their own sins, 13
By saying a new covenant, he has declared that the first is obsolete. And
then for those of the people. He did this once for all time when he offered what is obsolete and growing old is about to pass away.
himself. 28 For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak, but the
promise of the oath, which came after the law, appoints a Son, who has been OLD COVENANT MINISTRY
perfected forever.

A HEAVENLY PRIESTHOOD
9  Now the first covenant also had regulations for ministry and an earth-
ly sanctuary. 2 For a tabernacle was set up, and in the first room, which
is called the holy place, were the lampstand, the table, and the presentation

8  Now the main point of what is being said is this: We have this kind of
high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majes-
ty in the heavens, 2 a minister of the sanctuary and the true tabernacle that
loaves. 3 Behind the second curtain was a tent called the most holy place. 4 It
had the gold altar of incense and the ark of the covenant, covered with gold
on all sides, in which was a gold jar containing the manna, Aaron’s staff that
was set up by the Lord and not man. 3 For every high priest is appointed to budded, and the tablets of the covenant. 5 The cherubim of glory were above
offer gifts and sacrifices; therefore, it was necessary for this priest also to the ark overshadowing the mercy seat. It is not possible to speak about these
have something to offer. 4 Now if he were on earth, he wouldn’t be a priest, things in detail right now.
since there are those A offering the gifts prescribed by the law. 5 These serve 6
With these things prepared like this, the priests enter the first room re-
as a copy and shadow of the heavenly things, as Moses was warned when peatedly, performing their ministry. 7 But the high priest alone enters the
he was about to complete the tabernacle. For God said, Be careful that you second room, and he does that only once a year, and never without blood,
make everything according to the pattern that was shown to you on which he offers for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ig-
the mountain. B 6 But Jesus has now obtained a superior ministry, and to norance. 8 The Holy Spirit was making it clear that the way into the most holy
that degree he is the mediator of a better covenant, which has been estab- place had not yet been disclosed while the first tabernacle was still standing.
9
lished on better promises. This is a symbol for the present time, during which gifts and sacrifices are
offered that cannot perfect the worshiper’s conscience. 10 They are physical
A SUPERIOR COVENANT regulations and only deal with food, drink, and various washings imposed
7
For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no oc- until the time of the new order.
casion for a second one. 8 But finding fault with his people, C he says: D
See, the days are coming, says the Lord, NEW COVENANT MINISTRY
when I will make a new covenant 11
But Christ has appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come. D
with the house of Israel In the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands (that is, not
and with the house of Judah — of this creation), 12 he entered the most holy place once for all time, not by
9
not like the covenant the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood, having obtained eternal
that I made with their ancestors redemption. 13 For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a young
on the day I took them by the hand cow, sprinkling those who are defiled, sanctify for the purification of the
to lead them out of the land of Egypt. flesh, 14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal
I showed no concern for them, says the Lord, Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, cleanse our E consciences
because they did not continue in my covenant. from dead works so that we can serve the living God?
10
For this is the covenant 15
Therefore, he is the mediator of a new covenant, F so that those who are
that I will make with the house of Israel called might receive the promise of the eternal inheritance, because a death
after those days, says the Lord: has taken place for redemption from the transgressions committed under
I will put my laws into their minds
and write them on their hearts. A  B 
8:11 Other mss read neighbor   8:12 Other mss add and their lawless deeds  
C  D  E 
8:8-12 Jr 31:31-34   9:11 Other mss read that are to come   9:14 Other mss read your  
A  B  C  D  F 
8:4 Other mss read priests   8:5 Ex 25:40   8:8 Lit with them   8:8 Other mss read 9:15 The Gk word used here can be translated covenant, will, or testament, also in
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