Why Hebrews?
Hebrews helps us understand the overall story of the Bible: the scope of redemptive history, how it all led to Christ, and how Christ fulfilled it all. As you study the book of Hebrews, you will see that the Old Testament was fulfilled by Jesus Christ in the New Testament and the superiority of Christ – his glory, his honor, and his divinity — above all things.
RTS Charlotte
Women's Bible Study
The Book of Hebrews
Introduction
Dr. Mike Kruger introduces his students to the book of Hebrews and walks them through an outline of the book.
God's Final Word is Jesus
Lesson 1
Dr. Mike Kruger speaks on Hebrews 1:1-3 and shares how and in whom God has revealed Himself to us.
Christ Is Superior
to the Angels
Lesson 2
Dr. Mike Kruger reviews Hebrews 1:4‐14 and Christ's superiority compared to angels.
Pay Attention!
Lesson 3
Dr. Mike Kruger discusses Hebrews 2:1-4 and its warning not to drift away from the message of salvation.
The Ultimate Human Being
Lesson 4
Dr. Mike Kruger speaks on Hebrews 2:5‐13 and God's purpose for human beings and implications.
Our Great High Priest
Lesson 5
Dr. Mike Kruger reviews Hebrews 2:14‐18 and how Jesus represents us as the high priest.
Fix Your Eyes on Jesus
Lesson 6
Dr. Mike Kruger discusses Hebrews 3:1‐6 and the importance of where our gaze is fixed.
A Warning Against Unbelief
Lesson 7
Dr. Mike Kruger addresses Hebrews 3:7-19 and what it states about hard hearts and unbelief.
Jesus Offers a Better "Rest" than Joshua
Lesson 8
Dr. Mike Kruger speaks on Hebrews 4:1‐11 and God's definition of "rest."
The Power of God’s Word
Lesson 9
Dr. Mike Kruger discusses Hebrews 4:12‐13 and the reasons God's word is powerful.
Our Great High Priest
Lesson 10
Dr. Mike Kruger reviews Hebrews 4:14‐16 and Christ's role as the high priest.
The Qualifications of the High Priest
Lesson 11
Dr. Mike Kruger addresses Hebrews 5:1‐10 and Jesus's model for ministry.
Warnings Against Apostasy I
Lesson 12
Dr. Mike Kruger speaks on Hebrews 5:11‐6:3 and introduces apostasy.
Warnings Against Apostasy II
Lesson 13
Dr. Mike Kruger discusses Hebrews 6:4‐12 and continues with apostasy and the response of believers.
Anchor for Our Soul
Lesson 14
Dr. Mike Kruger reviews Hebrews 6:13‐20 and why we can trust in God's promises.
Jesus and Melchizedek
Lesson 15
Dr. Mike Kruger addresses Hebrews 7:1‐10 and the comparisons of Jesus and Melchizedek.
Jesus Our Superior High Priest
Lesson 16
Dr. Mike Kruger discusses Hebrews 7:11‐28 and why Jesus's priesthood is superior.
Why is the Priesthood of Jesus So Much Better?
Lesson 17
Dr. Mike Kruger speaks on Hebrews 8:1-6 and how Jesus's priesthood ushers in the New Covenant.
The New Covenant
Lesson 18
Dr. Mike Kruger discusses Hebrews 8:6-13 and understanding the New Covenant.
The Limitations of Old Covenant Worship
Lesson 19
Dr. Mike Kruger addresses Hebrews 9:1-10 and the differences of worship from the Old to the New Covenant.
The Blood of Christ
Lesson 20
Dr. Mike Kruger reviews Hebrews 9:11-22 and why Christ's bloodshed was required.
Our Only Hope
Lesson 21
Dr. Mike Kruger speaks on Hebrews 9:23-28 and our hope, Jesus.
Christ Our Better Sacrifice
Lesson 22
Dr. Mike Kruger discusses Hebrews 10:1-18 and comparisons between the sacrificial systems after Christ.
Draw Near!
Lesson 23
Dr. Mike Kruger addresses Hebrews 10:19-25 and the significance of drawing near to God.
Warnings against Apostasy (Again)
Lesson 24
Dr. Mike Kruger reviews Hebrews 10:26-31 and again discusses the signs of apostasy.
The Cure for Apostasy
Lesson 25
Dr. Mike Kruger speaks on Hebrews 10:32-39 and what a life of faith requires and reflects.
The Hall of Faith I
Lesson 26
Dr. Mike Kruger speaks on Hebrews 11:1-7 and the definition of and lessons about faith.
The Hall of Faith II
Lesson 27
Dr. Mike Kruger teaches on Hebrews 11:8-22 and the example of Abraham’s faith in God.
The Hall of Faith III
Lesson 28
Dr. Mike Kruger discusses Hebrews 11:23-29 and outlines some of the characteristics of true faith.
The Great Race
Lesson 29
Dr. Mike Kruger talks through Hebrews 12:1-2 and the great race that is the Christian life.
God's Loving Discipline
Lesson 30
Dr. Mike Kruger teaches on Hebrews 12:4-17 and helps us to understand how God lovingly disciplines his children.
A Tale of Two Mountains
Lesson 31
Dr. Mike Kruger speaks on Hebrews 12:18-29 and how Mt. Sinai and Mt. Zion represent the Old Covenant and the New Covenant.
Concluding Applications I
Lesson 32
Dr. Mike Kruger discusses Hebrews 13:1-6 and begins to apply what the book of Hebrews teaches about holiness.
Concluding Applications II
Lesson 33
Dr. Mike Kruger examines Hebrews 13:7-25 and concludes the Hebrews Bible study with practical applications for the Christian life.
About Dr. Michael J. Kruger
Michael J. Kruger is president of Reformed Theological Seminary’s Charlotte, North Carolina, campus, where he also serves as professor of New Testament.
He is the author of many books, including Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church (Zondervan, 2022), 5 Things to Pray for Your Spouse (The Good Book Company, 2022), and Surviving Religion 101 (Crossway, 2021). He blogs regularly at Canon Fodder.