Free group study handout
Hebrews 13: Group Study Handout
How to use: read Hebrews 13 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
Brotherly love should continue among the community (v. 1). Hospitality is important; some have entertained angels without knowing it (v.
Key verse
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”
Hebrews 13:8 (WEB)
Outline
- Hebrews 13:1–3 Encouragements to Love and Hospitality
- Hebrews 13:4–6 Marriage and Contentment
- Hebrews 13:7–10 Respect for Leaders
- Hebrews 13:11–14 Christ’s Sacrifice and Reproach
- Hebrews 13:15–19 Praise and Good Works
- Hebrews 13:20–21 Benediction and Prayer
- Hebrews 13:22–25 Final Exhortations and Greetings
Discussion questions
- In v2, what do strangers represent in the context of hospitality?
- In v8, what is meant by saying that 'Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever'?
- The instruction in v9 against 'various and strange teachings': what specific issues might this address for the recipients?
- In v12, why does the author draw a parallel between Jesus' suffering and the sacrifices made outside the camp?
- When have you found it challenging to 'be free from the love of money' as mentioned in v5?
Go deeper
Passages that echo Hebrews 13: Isaiah 41, Psalm 27, Romans 12.
Before next time: read James 1.