Hebrews, chapter 2 question

There is only one question to think over for tomorrow morning, and it relates to the very end of Hebrews, chapter 1, also:

1. How is it that Jesus makes death a footstool for himself?

That is plenty, all in one simple question.

We want to think and discuss that truth and see if it leads us by the perfect law of freedom to deeper faithfulness to the Lord.

Notes from Matthew 6, the Lord's Prayer

Whilst cleaning out some old boxes, I came across a few note cards with findings concerning the Lord's Prayer, way back when we studied Matthew's gospel together.

1. Sal: Forgive, and this also connects to perfect contrition.
2. German: Jesus' obedience in "thy kingdom come," plus German compared it to the Magnificat.
3. Bill: Forgiving sums up all the other parts of the Lord's Prayer.

Good work.

Questions concerning the perfect Law of freedom in the letter to the Hebrews

Our next section of the Bible is the letter to the Hebrews, starting on page 569. It is loaded with wisdom.

1. Read the opening two verses of chapter 1, "In times past, God spoke..." What parable in the Gospels compare to these two verses?
2. Now look at the first part of v. 3. Which Gospel begins with concepts like v. 3 of Hebrews?
3. In v. 4, there is mention of the name. Which letter of Paul has a beautiful passage about the name above all other names, to the glory of God the Father?

We are just getting started! It is going to be a big exciting job to look into this part of the perfect Law of freedom.

But to start the day, we will have a 15 minute final examination on James' letter to us. Bring a pen or pencil and be ready to think.

James 5 questions, true or false

Here are a medium difficulty questions to help you wade through the advanced concepts of James 5.

1. TRUE or FALSE: "James gives rich folks an easy ride, no problems."
2. TRUE or FALSE: "Sharp business practices are encouraged by James, especially saving money on wages."
3. TRUE or FALSE: "Jesus will overlook unfairness and will say, Tut, tut! to rapacious dealing when Judgement Day appears."
4. TRUE or FALSE: "Sins that cry out to God are no great matter, and the following passages of sacred scripture
   1. Genesis 4:10
      
   2. Genesis 18:20
      
   3. Genesis 19:13
      
   4. Exodus 3:7
      
   5. Exodus 20:22
      
   6. Deuteronomy 24:15
   7. Revelation 6:10
   can be safely ignored."
   
5. TRUE or FALSE: "Praying for a person in trouble is useless and James does not recommend this."

After we get the TRUE/FALSE answers sorted out on Thursday morning, we will discuss why the answers sort out the way they have.