Hebrews
1:1-3
In the Old Testament, God didn’t speak to everyone. When he did speak to people, God spoke in different ways. He spoke through dreams and also sent angels with messages. He gave people his laws. He also spoke through the prophets and sometimes through other people. Moses heard God’s voice in a burning bush. God spoke to Elijah in a gentle whisper.
3:12-15
Talky wonders if you have ever run out of time when you had to do something. Tell the people in your group what happened. Then talk about this.
Do you know how to finish a task in the time that you have been given?
We read here that we have to follow Jesus while there is still time. How can we make sure that we do not run out of time? Today, we must believe in Jesus as our Savior! And we must continue to believe in Jesus until the very end of time!
4:14-12:3
In the Old Testament, the high priest brought sacrifices before God every year. When he did this, the high priest asked God to forgive the sins of the Israelites.
Jesus is our High Priest. He also brought a sacrifice for our sin. Jesus gave his own life as the sacrifice for our sins. Unlike the high priest, Jesus only had to do it once. That is because his death on the cross took away our sin once and for all.
4:14-16
Hearty would like to know this. How do you feel when you have done something wrong or made a mistake?
How do other people react when this happens? Choose a color from Hearty’s color chart on page 19 that represents the look on their faces.
Jesus knows what it feels like to be a child. He knows how you feel when you make a mistake or do something wrong. Read verse 15. Choose a color from Hearty’s color chart that could represent the look on Jesus’ face. How do you feel knowing God looks at you with love and mercy? Then tell this good news to a friend who is feeling sad.
8:10
God’s plan has always been to be with his children.
Read his promise in Hebrews 8:10.
Joinme says get a group of friends together.
- Sit in a circle and say the words in this verse together.
- Repeat them while you stand up.
- Hold hands and repeat the verse once more.
Now tell one another what you think this promise means.
11
Verse 1 explains what faith is. It’s being sure of things that haven’t happened yet. And it’s being sure of things you can’t see. Faith is trusting God to speak the truth about these things.
The rest of the chapter tells us about people in the Old Testament who had faith. They trusted God and his word. Their faith was the most important thing to them. And they obeyed God in everything. Their faith encouraged them to do whatever God asked them to do.
11: Heroes of Faith
The people mentioned in chapter 11 are often called heroes of faith.
Thinky is making a list of all the heroes of faith mentioned in this chapter.
Which one is your favorite hero of faith? Write the answer in a sentence like this:
My hero of faith is _____ because _____
Now think of today’s heroes of faith. Are there some in your church?
Do you know about other heroes of faith? Write on your paper the names of the people who help you to follow Jesus.
Thank the Lord for the example they set for you.
12-13
The writer shares what a Christian has to do to live a godly life.
Here are some of them:
- Keep looking to Jesus. Read Hebrews 12:1-2.
- Copy the faith of your spiritual leaders. Read Hebrews 13:7.
- Obey God and don’t stop believing. Read Hebrews 12.
- Love one another and care for people who suffer. Read Hebrews 13:1-3.
- Don’t be greedy. Read Hebrews 13:5-6.
13:8
Greeny discovered that some types of chameleons have the ability to change color. They do this to blend into their surroundings when they feel threatened. They also do it when they are cold. But they mostly do it to show their mood.
When they are feeling aggressive or want to fight, they become darker in color. When they meet another chameleon that they want to take as their mate, this happens. They become lighter and more colorful.
People also change according to their feelings.
But Jesus is always the same. He never changes. He is always there and he loves us forever.
13:15-16
When we are happy and joyful we praise the Lord.
Inny says this is what you should do when you are angry or sad.
- Tell the Lord how you feel. He wants you to talk to him about how you feel.
- Try to praise him, even though you may not feel like doing it.
- Thank him for all the good things he gives you every day.
- Do something for someone else. This will help you feel better!