This week’s study is laden with warnings like: “do not”, “shall never”, and “see to it.”  When we see repeated warning signs of “danger ahead”, we need to slow down and be alert for trouble that lies ahead. So, before you begin, ask Him for wisdom and guidance as you study - take time to focus on Him in worship and praise.

Review this Week’s MEMORY VERSE (Heb 3:12).  Hide the Word of God in your heart; Review; Meditate!

DISCUSS: What did I learn in the Sunday School lesson and the sermon about “Living in Victory?”

Meditate upon (Heb 3:7-19) using 2PROAPT (on the back or at the bottom if online).  Be still before Him and think about what you have just read. In your own words, summarize what the writer is saying.

• How many times is the word “today” used in the passage; why is it critical?
• How did the Hebrews test and try God (v9); do you test Him – if so, how?
• What is meant by “turns away from the living God (12); how can this happen; how can it be prevented (13)?
• What does it mean to “believe in Jesus”; is that different from “trusting in Jesus; if so, how?

Apply the Word

• How has this week’s study caused you to reflect on your own spiritual condition?
• Think of some ways that you could “encourage one another daily”; pick one and be an encourager today!

Respond in Prayer

Pray that God would strengthen your faith and confidence in Him (Phil 1:6,Is 26:3); that He would bless others through you!

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Intimacy with God: Your Quiet Time –2PROAPT

Two key elements in having intimacy with God are prayer and the Word.  We come to the Word of God not just to read it, but to understand what He is saying to us and to determine how He wants us to apply it to our lives; asking Him for the strength and will to apply it.  Finally, writing it down and sharing it with another so that they might also learn.

Study a short passage (couple of paragraphs) using an acrostic called: 2PROAPT.

• Pray – Ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate the passage and give you understanding. Remember, your goal is to meet with Him, so spend time in Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication (ACTS) – the supplication is to understand the Word, to know Him and to enjoy Him!
  
• Preview – Read the passage quickly; what’s the topic or theme? Did you notice anything in particular?
  
• Read – Read the passage again more slowly.  Is God trying to tell you something?  Is there something you haven’t noticed before?  
  
• Observe – Read the passage again out loud.  Look at each word; each phrase; underline or mark key words; vary the emphasis you place on the words.  What is He saying to you; what is He asking you to do?  Paraphrase the passage in your own words.
  
• Apply – Is there a command to obey; a sin to confess or an action to take?  How can you apply this scripture to your life?  Does He want you to do it now?
  
• Pray – Pray that He would enable you to do what He has told you to do in applying the scripture. Memorize (Phil 2:13); stand upon its truth. Be still before Him, listen, and let the Word saturate your thoughts and your heart.
  
• Tell – Write in your journal what He has revealed to you, then share with someone what you have learned. Don’t place your light under a basket (Mt 5:15). Remember to have a plan, a place, a purpose (to meet with Him), and finally – PERSEVERE, even when you don’t feel like it or don’t think you have the time, give God the “first fruits” of your day! Early mornings are wonderful in His presence; set your alarm clock 20 minutes earlier. 
  

As you continue to study about our Perfect High Priest, ask Him for understanding as you study - take time to focus on Him as He intercedes for you.

Review this Week’s MEMORY VERSE (Heb 7:25).  Meditate, Review! Share your verse with a friend this week!

DISCUSS: What did I learn in the Sunday School lesson and the sermon about “Jesus makes us acceptable?”

Meditate upon (Heb 5:1-10; 7) using 2PROAPT (on the back or at the bottom if online).  Be still before Him and think about what you have just read. In your own words, summarize what the passages are saying about your High Priest.

• In what sense did Jesus “learn” obedience through suffering; what was the result? (Heb 5:8-9;Mt 26:36-46)
• How has the experience of suffering in your life affected your relationship with God?
• Read the account of Melchizedek’s encounter with Abraham (Heb 7) in the context of (Ge 14); list at least 5 observations about Melchizedek; how is the priesthood of Christ similar? (Ps 110:4)

Apply the Word

• Is there something that you believe God is calling you to do?  How are you responding to Him?
• What is your attitude when you see others struggling with sin or dealing with a spiritual issue?

Respond in Prayer

Lord I trust you to fully and completely save me; help me to understand what that means. (Heb 7:25)

(Resource – Faith Foundations Study Guide, Alan Perkins)

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Intimacy with God: Your Quiet Time –2PROAPT

Two key elements in having intimacy with God are prayer and the Word.  We come to the Word of God not just to read it, but to understand what He is saying to us and to determine how He wants us to apply it to our lives; asking Him for the strength and will to apply it.  Finally, writing it down and sharing it with another so that they might also learn.


Study a short passage (couple of paragraphs) using an acrostic called: 2PROAPT. 

• Pray – Ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate the passage and give you understanding. Remember, your goal is to meet with Him, so spend time in Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication (ACTS) – the supplication is to understand the Word, to know Him and to enjoy Him!
  
• Preview – Read the passage quickly; what’s the topic or theme? Did you notice anything in particular?
  
• Read – Read the passage again more slowly.  Is God trying to tell you something?  Is there something you haven’t noticed before?  
  
• Observe – Read the passage again out loud.  Look at each word; each phrase; underline or mark key words; vary the emphasis you place on the words.  What is He saying to you; what is He asking you to do?  Paraphrase the passage in your own words.
  
• Apply – Is there a command to obey; a sin to confess or an action to take?  How can you apply this scripture to your life?  Does He want you to do it now?
  
• Pray – Pray that He would enable you to do what He has told you to do in applying the scripture. Memorize (Phil 2:13); stand upon its truth. Be still before Him, listen, and let the Word saturate your thoughts and your heart.
  
• Tell – Write in your journal what He has revealed to you, then share with someone what you have learned. Don’t place your light under a basket (Mt 5:15). Remember to have a plan, a place, a purpose (to meet with Him), and finally – PERSEVERE, even when you don’t feel like it or don’t think you have the time, give God the “first fruits” of your day! Early mornings are wonderful in His presence; set your alarm clock 20 minutes earlier. 

Hebrews 3 starts with “Therefore,” meaning that a conclusion will be made upon the evidence that has been given in chapter 2 or even chapter 1, so spend a little time in review – Thinking about His attributes, His supremacy, majesty, glory, and power. Take time to worship and praise Him; ask for His help and guidance as you study His Word! 

Review this Week’s MEMORY VERSE (Heb 3:1).  Hide the Word of God in your heart; Review; Meditate!

DISCUSS: What did I learn in the Sunday School lesson and the sermon about “The Church Belongs to Jesus?”

Meditate upon (Heb 3:1-6) using 2PROAPT (on the back or at the bottom if online).  Be still before Him and think about what you have just read. In your own words, summarize what the writer is saying.

• In verse (1) who are the brothers and sisters; and why? See (2:10-17)
• Why is it important that you fix your thoughts upon Jesus?
• How did Jesus demonstrate His faithfulness (Vs 2-6)? How can you demonstrate yours?
• What is the “House” Jesus built and are you part of that house?

Apply the Word

• What are you tempted to place above Him (remember that He already knows)?  How can fixing your thoughts on Him help you, and how would you do that?

Respond in Prayer
Pray that God will not only help you fix your eyes upon Him, but that you would completely trust Him.

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Intimacy with God: Your Quiet Time –2PROAPT

Two key elements in having intimacy with God are prayer and the Word.  We come to the Word of God not just to read it, but to understand what He is saying to us and to determine how He wants us to apply it to our lives; asking Him for the strength and will to apply it.  Finally, writing it down and sharing it with another so that they might also learn.

Study a short passage (couple of paragraphs) using an acrostic called: 2PROAPT.

• Pray – Ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate the passage and give you understanding. Remember, your goal is to meet with Him, so spend time in Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication (ACTS) – the supplication is to understand the Word, to know Him and to enjoy Him!
  

• Preview – Read the passage quickly; what’s the topic or theme? Did you notice anything in particular?
  
• Read – Read the passage again more slowly.  Is God trying to tell you something?  Is there something you haven’t noticed before?  
  
• Observe – Read the passage again out loud.  Look at each word; each phrase; underline or mark key words; vary the emphasis you place on the words.  What is He saying to you; what is He asking you to do?  Paraphrase the passage in your own words.
  
• Apply – Is there a command to obey; a sin to confess or an action to take?  How can you apply this scripture to your life?  Does He want you to do it now?
  
• Pray – Pray that He would enable you to do what He has told you to do in applying the scripture. Memorize (Phil 2:13); stand upon its truth. Be still before Him, listen, and let the Word saturate your thoughts and your heart.
  
• Tell – Write in your journal what He has revealed to you, then share with someone what you have learned. Don’t place your light under a basket (Mt 5:15). Remember to have a plan, a place, a purpose (to meet with Him), and finally – PERSEVERE, even when you don’t feel like it or don’t think you have the time, give God the “first fruits” of your day! Early mornings are wonderful in His presence; set your alarm clock 20 minutes earlier. 
  

Our Perfect Help
(Source – IVP daily Bible Study)

Spend a few moments reviewing (Heb 2:1-4) then focus upon the danger of drifting based upon what you have learned and experienced of the supremacy of Christ – His attributes, majesty, glory, and power. Take time to worship and praise Him; ask for His help and guidance as you study His Word! 

Review this Week’s MEMORY VERSE (Heb 2:10).  Hide the Word of God in your heart; Review; Meditate!

DISCUSS: What did I learn in the Sunday School lesson and the sermon about “Jesus, The Perfect Help For Humanity?”

Meditate upon (Heb 2:5-18) using 2PROAPT (on the back or at the bottom if online).  Dwell upon the reasons for not  “drifting away” and what help you have available to you.

• What are some of the major facts about Christ found in (Vs 5-9)?
• What did Jesus do for you and call you (Vs 10-15)?
• Why did Jesus have to be made like you and me in every way (Vs 16-18)?

Apply the Word

• How does Jesus help you when you are tempted?  Are there adjustments you need to make in your life to more reflect the “family” to which you belong?

Respond in Prayer

Pray that God, who made you holy, will give you clean hands and a pure heart (Ps 24:4).
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Intimacy with God: Your Quiet Time –2PROAPT

Two key elements in having intimacy with God are prayer and the Word.  We come to the Word of God not just to read it, but to understand what He is saying to us and to determine how He wants us to apply it to our lives; asking Him for the strength and will to apply it.  Finally, writing it down and sharing it with another so that they might also learn.

Study a short passage (couple of paragraphs) using an acrostic called: 2PROAPT. 

• Pray – Ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate the passage and give you understanding. Remember, your goal is to meet with Him, so spend time in Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication (ACTS) – the supplication is to understand the Word, to know Him and to enjoy Him!
• Preview – Read the passage quickly; what’s the topic or theme? Did you notice anything in particular?
• Read – Read the passage again more slowly.  Is God trying to tell you something?  Is there something you haven’t noticed before?  
  
• Observe – Read the passage again out loud.  Look at each word; each phrase; underline or mark key words; vary the emphasis you place on the words.  What is He saying to you; what is He asking you to do?  Paraphrase the passage in your own words.
  
• Apply – Is there a command to obey; a sin to confess or an action to take?  How can you apply this scripture to your life?  Does He want you to do it now?
  
• Pray – Pray that He would enable you to do what He has told you to do in applying the scripture. Memorize (Phil 2:13); stand upon its truth. Be still before Him, listen, and let the Word saturate your thoughts and your heart.
  
• Tell – Write in your journal what He has revealed to you, then share with someone what you have learned. Don’t place your light under a basket (Mt 5:15). Remember to have a plan, a place, a purpose (to meet with Him), and finally – PERSEVERE, even when you don’t feel like it or don’t think you have the time, give God the “first fruits” of your day! Early mornings are wonderful in His presence; set your alarm clock 20 minutes earlier. 
  

“The Danger of Drifting”
(Source – IVP daily Bible Study)

Spend a few moments reviewing (Heb 1) then focus upon what you have learned and experienced of the supremacy of Christ – His attributes, majesty, glory, and power. Take time to worship and praise Him for who He is and what He has done for you and the world!  Take time to think about how much He loves you (Rom 5:5)

Review this Week’s MEMORY VERSE (Heb 2:1).  Hide the Word of God in your heart; Review; Meditate!

DISCUSS: What did I learn in the Sunday School lesson and the sermon about “The Danger of Drifting?”

Meditate upon (Heb 2:1-4) using 2PROAPT (on the back or at the bottom if online).  What might cause you to “drift away” or let “such a great salvation” slip away?

• In (Vs 1) we are to “pay the most careful attention…to”, and in (Vs 3) we are told not to “ignore”. What is it that we are to focus our lives on?
• What logic is used in (Vs 2-3) to focus our attention on the danger of drifting away?
• How is the warning strengthened in (Vs 3-4) that God’s salvation in Christ is worth our intense obedience?

Apply the Word

• What do you need to pay careful attention to, and how can Jesus help you do that?

Respond in Prayer
Pray that God will keep your eyes focused on Jesus when you are tempted to “drift”.

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Intimacy with God: Your Quiet Time –2PROAPT

Two key elements in having intimacy with God are prayer and the Word.  We come to the Word of God not just to read it, but to understand what He is saying to us and to determine how He wants us to apply it to our lives; asking Him for the strength and will to apply it.  Finally, writing it down and sharing it with another so that they might also learn.

Study a short passage (couple of paragraphs) using an acrostic called: 2PROAPT.

• Pray – Ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate the passage and give you understanding. Remember, your goal is to meet with Him, so spend time in Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication (ACTS) – the supplication is to understand the Word, to know Him and to enjoy Him!
• Preview – Read the passage quickly; what’s the topic or theme? Did you notice anything in particular?
• Read – Read the passage again more slowly.  Is God trying to tell you something?  Is there something you haven’t noticed before?  
  
• Observe – Read the passage again out loud.  Look at each word; each phrase; underline or mark key words; vary the emphasis you place on the words.  What is He saying to you; what is He asking you to do?  Paraphrase the passage in your own words.
  
• Apply – Is there a command to obey; a sin to confess or an action to take?  How can you apply this scripture to your life?  Does He want you to do it now?
  
• Pray – Pray that He would enable you to do what He has told you to do in applying the scripture. Memorize (Phil 2:13); stand upon its truth. Be still before Him, listen, and let the Word saturate your thoughts and your heart.
  
• Tell – Write in your journal what He has revealed to you, then share with someone what you have learned. Don’t place your light under a basket (Mt 5:15). Remember to have a plan, a place, a purpose (to meet with Him), and finally – PERSEVERE, even when you don’t feel like it or don’t think you have the time, give God the “first fruits” of your day! Early mornings are wonderful in His presence; set your alarm clock 20 minutes earlier.