Hebrews — Group study guide
Part 1 of 2 · chapters 1–7
Leader version
7 chapters · 75 questions
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
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Hebrews 1 — Study questions
Leader version
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
Read first: Hebrews 1 (KJV)
1. How did God speak in time past unto the fathers?
Hebrews 1:1
- A. By the prophets
- B. By the angels
- C. By the kings
- D. By the priests
Correct answer: A. By the prophets
By the prophets.
Hebrews 1:1
2. Whom did God appoint heir of all things?
Hebrews 1:2
- A. Moses
- B. The angels
- C. Abraham
- D. His Son Jesus
Correct answer: D. His Son Jesus
His Son Jesus.
Hebrews 1:2
3. How does God uphold all things?
Hebrews 1:3
- A. By the ministry of angels
- B. By the law of Moses
- C. By the word of his power
- D. By the blood of sacrifices
Correct answer: C. By the word of his power
By the word of his power.
Hebrews 1:3
4. Jesus was made so much better than whom?
Hebrews 1:4
- A. The prophets
- B. The angels
- C. The kings of the earth
- D. The Levitical priests
Correct answer: B. The angels
The angels.
Hebrews 1:4
5. Which angel did God ever call his son?
Hebrews 1:5
- A. None
- B. Michael
- C. Gabriel
- D. All the angels
Correct answer: A. None
None.
Hebrews 1:5
6. Whom does God bring into the world, commanding the angels to worship him?
Hebrews 1:6
- A. Moses
- B. Melchisedec
- C. David
- D. The firstbegotten, Jesus
Correct answer: D. The firstbegotten, Jesus
The firstbegotten, Jesus.
Hebrews 1:6
7. What does God make his ministers?
Hebrews 1:7
- A. Pillars of cloud
- B. Stars of heaven
- C. A flame of fire
- D. Winds of the desert
Correct answer: C. A flame of fire
A flame of fire.
Hebrews 1:7
8. With what did God anoint the Son?
Hebrews 1:9
- A. With oil from the lamp
- B. With the oil of gladness
- C. With water from the Jordan
- D. With sweet incense
Correct answer: B. With the oil of gladness
With the oil of gladness.
Hebrews 1:9
9. To which angel did God say, Sit on my right hand?
Hebrews 1:13
- A. None
- B. Gabriel
- C. Michael
- D. The cherubims
Correct answer: A. None
None.
Hebrews 1:13
10. Angels are ministering spirits sent forth for whom?
Hebrews 1:14
- A. For the kings of the earth
- B. For the Levitical priests
- C. For the ancient prophets
- D. For them who shall be heirs of salvation
Correct answer: D. For them who shall be heirs of salvation
For them who are heirs of salvation.
Hebrews 1:14
Notes
Hebrews 2 — Study questions
Leader version
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
Read first: Hebrews 2 (KJV)
1. To what ought we to give the more earnest heed?
Hebrews 2:1
- A. To the traditions of the fathers
- B. To visions of angels
- C. To the solemn feasts
- D. To the things which we have heard
Correct answer: D. To the things which we have heard
To the things which we have heard.
Hebrews 2:1
2. Why must we give the more earnest heed to what we have heard?
Hebrews 2:1
- A. To receive more riches
- B. To be seen of men
- C. Lest we should let them slip
- D. So as not to offend the angels
Correct answer: C. Lest we should let them slip
Lest at any time we should let them slip.
Hebrews 2:1
3. What did every transgression and disobedience receive?
Hebrews 2:2
- A. Immediate pardon
- B. A just recompence of reward
- C. A new opportunity
- D. The silence of God
Correct answer: B. A just recompence of reward
A just recompence of reward.
Hebrews 2:2
4. Is it possible to neglect salvation?
Hebrews 2:3
- Yes
- No
Correct answer: Yes
Yes.
Hebrews 2:3
5. How did God bear witness to the word that was preached?
Hebrews 2:4
- A. With earthquakes and fire from heaven
- B. With the voice of angels and trumpets
- C. With dreams and visions to kings
- D. With signs, wonders, divers miracles and gifts of the Holy Ghost
Correct answer: D. With signs, wonders, divers miracles and gifts of the Holy Ghost
With signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost.
Hebrews 2:4
6. Who was made a little lower than the angels?
Hebrews 2:9
- A. Moses
- B. Abraham
- C. Jesus
- D. Melchisedec
Correct answer: C. Jesus
Jesus.
Hebrews 2:9
7. With what did God crown man?
Hebrews 2:7
- A. With gold and precious stones
- B. With glory and honour
- C. With wisdom and riches
- D. With power and strength
Correct answer: B. With glory and honour
With glory and honour.
Hebrews 2:7
8. What did Jesus have to go through to bring many sons unto glory?
Hebrews 2:10
- A. He was made perfect through sufferings
- B. He was taught by the angels
- C. He was anointed by the priests
- D. He was tested in the temple
Correct answer: A. He was made perfect through sufferings
He was made perfect through sufferings.
Hebrews 2:10
9. What is Jesus not ashamed to do?
Hebrews 2:11
- A. To call us servants
- B. To call us friends of the angels
- C. To call us kings
- D. To call us brethren
Correct answer: D. To call us brethren
To call us brethren.
Hebrews 2:11
10. Why did Jesus take part of flesh and blood?
Hebrews 2:14
- A. Because the angels asked it
- B. Because the law commanded it
- C. Because the children are partakers of the same
- D. Because he wanted to be king of Israel
Correct answer: C. Because the children are partakers of the same
Because the children are partakers of the same.
Hebrews 2:14
11. Who has the power of death?
Hebrews 2:14
- A. The fallen angels
- B. Jesus; the devil had it, but Jesus took it from him
- C. The high priests
- D. The kings of the earth
Correct answer: B. Jesus; the devil had it, but Jesus took it from him
Jesus. The devil had it, but Jesus took it from him.
Hebrews 2:14
12. Whom did God help (take hold of)?
Hebrews 2:16
- A. The seed of Abraham
- B. The angels
- C. The kings of Egypt
- D. The Greek philosophers
Correct answer: A. The seed of Abraham
The seed of Abraham.
Hebrews 2:16
13. Why is Jesus able to succour them that are tempted?
Hebrews 2:18
- A. Because he was never tempted
- B. Because the angels help him
- C. Because he is a descendant of Levi
- D. Because he himself hath suffered being tempted
Correct answer: D. Because he himself hath suffered being tempted
Because he himself hath suffered being tempted.
Hebrews 2:18
Notes
Hebrews 3 — Study questions
Leader version
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
Read first: Hebrews 3 (KJV)
1. Who is the Apostle and High Priest of our profession?
Hebrews 3:1
- A. Paul
- B. Peter
- C. Moses
- D. Jesus
Correct answer: D. Jesus
Jesus.
Hebrews 3:1
2. Who were faithful in the house of God?
Hebrews 3:2
- A. Aaron and Korah
- B. Saul and David
- C. Jesus and Moses
- D. Joshua and Achan
Correct answer: C. Jesus and Moses
Jesus and Moses.
Hebrews 3:2
3. Moses was faithful in all God's house as what?
Hebrews 3:5
- A. As a king
- B. As a servant
- C. As a son
- D. As a high priest
Correct answer: B. As a servant
As a servant.
Hebrews 3:5
4. Christ was faithful over God's house as what?
Hebrews 3:6
- A. As a son
- B. As a servant
- C. As a prophet
- D. As a steward
Correct answer: A. As a son
As a son.
Hebrews 3:6
5. What must we do if today we hear God's voice?
Hebrews 3:8
- A. Wait for another sign
- B. Consult the elders
- C. Offer a sacrifice
- D. Harden not our hearts
Correct answer: D. Harden not our hearts
We must not harden our hearts.
Hebrews 3:8
6. How many years did the fathers of Israel see God's works in the wilderness?
Hebrews 3:9
- A. Seven years
- B. Seventy years
- C. Forty years
- D. Twelve years
Correct answer: C. Forty years
Forty years.
Hebrews 3:9
7. What did the LORD swear in his wrath?
Hebrews 3:11
- A. That he would destroy Egypt
- B. That Israel should not enter into his rest
- C. That Moses would be king
- D. That it would never rain again
Correct answer: B. That Israel should not enter into his rest
That Israel should not enter into his rest.
Hebrews 3:11
8. What does an evil heart of unbelief lead to?
Hebrews 3:12
- A. Departing from the living God
- B. Greater wisdom
- C. Earthly riches
- D. Peace with men
Correct answer: A. Departing from the living God
Departing from the living God.
Hebrews 3:12
9. Why should we exhort one another daily?
Hebrews 3:13
- A. To win more disciples
- B. To be praised by men
- C. To fulfil the law of Moses
- D. Lest any be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin
Correct answer: D. Lest any be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin
Lest any of us be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
Hebrews 3:13
10. What must we hold stedfast unto the end?
Hebrews 3:14
- A. The traditions of the fathers
- B. Our riches
- C. The beginning of our confidence
- D. Circumcision
Correct answer: C. The beginning of our confidence
The beginning of our confidence.
Hebrews 3:14
11. To whom did God swear that they should not enter into his rest?
Hebrews 3:18
- A. To the Egyptians
- B. To them that disobeyed (believed not)
- C. To the Levites
- D. To the sons of Joshua
Correct answer: B. To them that disobeyed (believed not)
To them that disobeyed.
Hebrews 3:18
12. Why could Israel not enter into the rest?
Hebrews 3:19
- A. Because of unbelief
- B. For lack of food
- C. Only for fear of the giants
- D. For lack of a leader
Correct answer: A. Because of unbelief
Because of unbelief.
Hebrews 3:19
Notes
Hebrews 4 — Study questions
Leader version
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
Read first: Hebrews 4 (KJV)
1. Why did the word preached not profit Israel?
Hebrews 4:2
- A. It was not mixed with faith in them that heard it
- B. Because they did not understand it
- C. Because Moses did not preach it
- D. Because it was written in another language
Correct answer: A. It was not mixed with faith in them that heard it
Because it was not mixed with faith in them that heard it.
Hebrews 4:2
2. Into what do we which have believed enter?
Hebrews 4:3
- A. Into the temple
- B. Into the land of Egypt
- C. Into the earthly holiest of all
- D. Into rest
Correct answer: D. Into rest
We do enter into rest.
Hebrews 4:3
3. Who said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts?
Hebrews 4:7
- A. Moses
- B. Joshua
- C. David
- D. Solomon
Correct answer: C. David
David.
Hebrews 4:7
4. Did Joshua (Jesus) give Israel rest?
Hebrews 4:8
- Yes
- No
Correct answer: No
No.
Hebrews 4:8
5. Why must we labour to enter into that rest?
Hebrews 4:11
- A. Lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief
- B. To win earthly rewards
- C. To be better than others
- D. To keep the Jewish sabbath
Correct answer: A. Lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief
Lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
Hebrews 4:11
6. The word of God is sharper than what?
Hebrews 4:12
- A. The woodcutter's axe
- B. Goliath's spear
- C. The priest's knife
- D. Any twoedged sword
Correct answer: D. Any twoedged sword
Than any twoedged sword.
Hebrews 4:12
7. Before whom are all things naked and opened?
Hebrews 4:13
- A. Unto the eyes of the angels
- B. Unto the eyes of the priests
- C. Unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do
- D. Unto the eyes of the prophets
Correct answer: C. Unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do
Unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
Hebrews 4:13
8. Who is our great high priest?
Hebrews 4:14
- A. Aaron
- B. Jesus the Son of God
- C. Melchisedec
- D. Caiaphas
Correct answer: B. Jesus the Son of God
Jesus the Son of God.
Hebrews 4:14
9. How should we come unto the throne of grace?
Hebrews 4:16
- A. Boldly
- B. With fear and trembling
- C. With animal sacrifices
- D. Only once a year
Correct answer: A. Boldly
Boldly.
Hebrews 4:16
Notes
Hebrews 5 — Study questions
Leader version
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
Read first: Hebrews 5 (KJV)
1. For what is every high priest taken from among men ordained?
Hebrews 5:1
- A. For men
- B. To govern the nation
- C. To judge the angels
- D. To collect the tribute
Correct answer: A. For men
For men.
Hebrews 5:1
2. Why can the high priest have compassion on the ignorant and on them that are out of the way?
Hebrews 5:2
- A. Because the king commands it
- B. Because he receives tithes from them
- C. Because he is of the tribe of Judah
- D. Because he himself also is compassed with infirmity
Correct answer: D. Because he himself also is compassed with infirmity
Because he himself also is compassed with infirmity.
Hebrews 5:2
3. Did Christ glorify himself to be made an high priest?
Hebrews 5:5
- Yes
- No
Correct answer: No
No.
Hebrews 5:5
4. For how long was Jesus made a priest?
Hebrews 5:6
- A. For forty years
- B. For ever
- C. For one year
- D. Until the destruction of the temple
Correct answer: B. For ever
For ever.
Hebrews 5:6
5. After the order of whom was Jesus made a priest?
Hebrews 5:6
- A. After the order of Melchisedec
- B. After the order of Aaron
- C. After the order of Levi
- D. After the order of Zadok
Correct answer: A. After the order of Melchisedec
After the order of Melchisedec.
Hebrews 5:6
6. Why was Jesus heard in his prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears?
Hebrews 5:7
- A. Because of his many words
- B. Because of his sacrifices
- C. Because of his lineage
- D. Because of his godly fear
Correct answer: D. Because of his godly fear
He was heard in that he feared.
Hebrews 5:7
7. What did Jesus become, being made perfect?
Hebrews 5:9
- A. King of Jerusalem
- B. A teacher of the law
- C. The author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him
- D. A Levitical priest
Correct answer: C. The author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him
The author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him.
Hebrews 5:9
8. What ought the Christians addressed in Hebrews to have been by then?
Hebrews 5:12
- A. Apostles
- B. Teachers
- C. Elders
- D. Prophets
Correct answer: B. Teachers
Teachers.
Hebrews 5:12
9. Everyone that useth milk is unskilful in what?
Hebrews 5:13
- A. In the word of righteousness
- B. In business
- C. In war
- D. In the music of the temple
Correct answer: A. In the word of righteousness
In the word of righteousness.
Hebrews 5:13
10. To whom does strong meat belong?
Hebrews 5:14
- A. To children
- B. To priests only
- C. To the angels
- D. To them that are of full age
Correct answer: D. To them that are of full age
To them that are of full age.
Hebrews 5:14
Notes
Hebrews 6 — Study questions
Leader version
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
Read first: Hebrews 6 (KJV)
1. What foundation should we not lay again?
Hebrews 6:1-2
- A. The genealogies of the patriarchs
- B. Animal sacrifices and feasts
- C. The laws of meats and drinks
- D. The principles of the doctrine: repentance, faith, baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection and eternal judgment
Correct answer: D. The principles of the doctrine: repentance, faith, baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection and eternal judgment
Repentance from dead works, faith toward God, the doctrine of baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
Hebrews 6:1-2
2. Of what was the writer persuaded concerning the brethren?
Hebrews 6:9
- A. That they would fall away
- B. That they would return to the law
- C. Of better things, and things that accompany salvation
- D. That they needed no teaching
Correct answer: C. Of better things, and things that accompany salvation
Better things, and things that accompany salvation.
Hebrews 6:9
3. God is not unrighteous to do what?
Hebrews 6:10
- A. To punish sin
- B. To forget their work and labour of love shewed toward his name
- C. To try his children
- D. To judge the world
Correct answer: B. To forget their work and labour of love shewed toward his name
To forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name.
Hebrews 6:10
4. What is inherited through faith and patience?
Hebrews 6:12
- A. The promises
- B. Riches
- C. The land of Egypt
- D. The Levitical priesthood
Correct answer: A. The promises
The promises are inherited.
Hebrews 6:12
5. By whom did God swear when he made promise to Abraham?
Hebrews 6:13
- A. By heaven
- B. By the temple
- C. By the angels
- D. By himself
Correct answer: D. By himself
He sware by himself.
Hebrews 6:13
6. How did God say he would multiply Abraham?
Hebrews 6:14
- A. Little by little
- B. Only in Egypt
- C. Greatly (multiplying I will multiply thee)
- D. For seven generations
Correct answer: C. Greatly (multiplying I will multiply thee)
Greatly.
Hebrews 6:14
7. How did Abraham obtain the promise?
Hebrews 6:15
- A. By fighting the kings
- B. By patiently enduring
- C. By offering many sacrifices
- D. By asking for a sign
Correct answer: B. By patiently enduring
He patiently endured.
Hebrews 6:15
8. What is impossible for God?
Hebrews 6:18
- A. To lie
- B. To forgive
- C. To speak
- D. To promise
Correct answer: A. To lie
To lie.
Hebrews 6:18
9. Where did Jesus enter for us as the forerunner?
Hebrews 6:19-20
- A. Into the court of the temple
- B. Into the synagogue
- C. Onto Mount Sinai
- D. Within the veil
Correct answer: D. Within the veil
Within the veil.
Hebrews 6:19-20
Notes
Hebrews 7 — Study questions
Leader version
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
Read first: Hebrews 7 (KJV)
1. Of what place was Melchisedec king?
Hebrews 7:1
- A. Sodom
- B. Jericho
- C. Hebron
- D. Salem
Correct answer: D. Salem
Salem.
Hebrews 7:1
2. What did Abraham give Melchisedec?
Hebrews 7:2
- A. A ram
- B. His sword
- C. A tenth part of all
- D. A piece of land
Correct answer: C. A tenth part of all
A tenth part of all.
Hebrews 7:2
3. In what way is Melchisedec made like unto the Son of God?
Hebrews 7:3
- A. In that he was king of Egypt
- B. In that he abideth a priest continually
- C. In that he was of the tribe of Levi
- D. In that he had many sons
Correct answer: B. In that he abideth a priest continually
In that he abideth a priest continually.
Hebrews 7:3
4. Why did Abraham give tithes to Melchisedec?
Hebrews 7:4
- A. Because he recognised how great he was
- B. Because the law required it
- C. Because he owed him money
- D. Because he was his brother
Correct answer: A. Because he recognised how great he was
Because he recognised how great this man was.
Hebrews 7:4
5. Who have a commandment to take tithes of the people?
Hebrews 7:5
- A. The sons of Judah
- B. The kings of Israel
- C. The prophets
- D. The sons of Levi
Correct answer: D. The sons of Levi
The sons of Levi.
Hebrews 7:5
6. What did Melchisedec do to Abraham after receiving the tithes?
Hebrews 7:6
- A. He sent him away
- B. He circumcised him
- C. He blessed him
- D. He made him king
Correct answer: C. He blessed him
He blessed him.
Hebrews 7:6
7. After what order is the Levitical priesthood?
Hebrews 7:11
- A. The order of Melchisedec
- B. The order of Aaron
- C. The order of David
- D. The order of Moses
Correct answer: B. The order of Aaron
The order of Aaron.
Hebrews 7:11
8. Of which tribe did the Lord Jesus spring?
Hebrews 7:14
- A. The tribe of Judah
- B. The tribe of Levi
- C. The tribe of Benjamin
- D. The tribe of Ephraim
Correct answer: A. The tribe of Judah
Of the tribe of Judah.
Hebrews 7:14
9. Why was the commandment going before disannulled?
Hebrews 7:18
- A. Because it was very old
- B. Because the Romans forbade it
- C. Because Moses changed it
- D. For the weakness and unprofitableness thereof
Correct answer: D. For the weakness and unprofitableness thereof
For the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
Hebrews 7:18
10. Of what was Jesus made a surety?
Hebrews 7:22
- A. Of the law of Moses
- B. Of the temple at Jerusalem
- C. Of a better testament (covenant)
- D. Of the kingdom of Israel
Correct answer: C. Of a better testament (covenant)
Of a better testament.
Hebrews 7:22
11. Why does Jesus ever live in his priesthood?
Hebrews 7:25
- A. To receive tithes
- B. To make intercession for them
- C. To offer daily sacrifices
- D. To judge the angels
Correct answer: B. To make intercession for them
To make intercession for the saints.
Hebrews 7:25
12. For whose sins did the high priests first offer sacrifice?
Hebrews 7:27
- A. For their own sins
- B. For the king's sins
- C. For the sins of strangers
- D. For the sins of the Levites
Correct answer: A. For their own sins
Their own sins first.
Hebrews 7:27