Hebrews 2: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Hebrews 2 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

The speaker warns the audience to pay greater attention to the salvation they have received, lest they drift away (vv. 1-2). If the word given through angels was steadfast, neglecting this salvation will lead to dire consequences (vv.

Key verse

“Therefore we ought to pay greater attention to the things that were heard, lest perhaps we drift away.”
Hebrews 2:1 (WEB)

Outline

Hebrews 2:1–4 Warning Against Neglect
Hebrews 2:5–9 Christ's Supremacy Over Angels
Hebrews 2:10–14 The Purpose of Suffering
Hebrews 2:15–18 Merciful and Faithful High Priest

Discussion questions

In v1, why does the author warn about drifting away?
What does Jesus experience as stated in v14 that allows him to help us?
In vv. 9-10, what does the phrase 'author of their salvation' convey about Jesus' purpose?
In v16, why does the author specify that Jesus gives help to the 'offspring of Abraham'?
When have you felt the need for help as described in v18 after facing temptation?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Hebrews 2: Romans 8, Psalm 8, 2 Timothy 1.

Before next time: read Hebrews 3.