Hebrews 10:19-39 - Don't Shrink Back

Hebrews 10:19-39 - Don't Shrink Back

     1. When in your life did you "hang in there" the longest in the face of an extremely difficult situation?

     2. Who has encouraged you the most in the last six months?

     3. Why did the author say that those under the new covenant could draw near to God? (10:19-22)

     4. What privilege comes to those who are part of the "house of God"? (10:22)

     5. Why are Christians able to persevere in following Christ? (10:23)

     6. What kind of behavior should believers in Christ exhibit toward one another? (10:24-25)

     7. What will happen to God's enemies? (10:26-27)

     8. Why is rejecting Christ more serious than rejecting the old covenant? (10:28-29)

     9. What did the author consider "a dreadful thing"? (10:31)

     10. How had the Hebrew Christians responded to persecution at first? (10:32-34)

     11. What is promised to those who persevere? (10:35-39)

     12. How does the complete forgiveness and help offered by Christ motivate you to draw near to God?

     13. How do you personally feel about going to church or involvement in Christian groups?

     14. How does the certainty of God's judgment challenge you?

     15. What is behind the ups and downs in your spiritual journey?

     16. What is one small project you could complete today to encourage a Christian friend to persevere in his or her faith?

     17. Since we are called to live by faith (10:38), what is one bold step of trust in God you can take today?