Hebrews was written, most likely, to Jewish Christians who were considering lapsing back into Judaism.
The author is unknown, many believe it could have been written by Paul, Apollo or Barnabas. The date is also unknown but seems to have been written before the fall of Jerusalem in 70AD.
The theme is the supremacy and deity of Jesus Christ and the new covenant.
Hebrews 1:1-14
Much of the first chapter is quotations of old testament scripture. These scriptures proclaim Jesus to be the Son of God and higher than the angels. That Jesus sits on the right hand of God and is now and will forever be unchanged.
The people that this letter was originally written to were most likely beginning to doubt their faith and belief in Jesus and his message. The writer is trying to reinforce the importance of who Jesus is, The Son of God.
continue with chapter 2
About Me
- Amy Jo
- It is simple really, I am me. I am a mother of a very bright 9 year old son, who very much wants to be president of the United States. I am a special education teacher in a middle school setting. Most of my students are mainstreamed with learning disabilities. I try to stay positive at all times but like everyone I have my moments. I am laid back and get along with most people but I will stand up for what I believe and for myself. ok that is the nutshell.
2 comments:
Ah good you have some reading for me to do :) hehe
ok with you so far. Jesus IS the son of God and is changeless
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