Hebrews
The Superiority of Christ (2022)
Hebrews Study Notes (2022)
Hebrews 1:1-3 | The Seven Characteristics of Christ
February 20, 2022 • Pastor Ray Bollas • Hebrews 1:1–3
This book is addressed to Hebrew Believers, who were being pulled back into Judaism. Pulled back into traditions, into the temple and sacrificial system. They were being pulled back into religion and rituals, and were losing focus on all that Jesus had done. This book is about the superiority of Christ. He is the supreme God who demonstrated He is worthy to be praised and to be Lord of our life. The Epistle to the Hebrews exalts the person and the work of our Lord Jesus Christ. The first three verses set this high and holy theme which is maintained throughout the entire book. Calvary Chapel Anne Arundel | Pastor Ray Bollas
Hebrews 1:4-14 | Christ is Superior to the Angels
February 27, 2022 • Pastor Ray Bollas • Hebrews 1:4–14
Christ is Superior to the Angels: Why does this study matter? For most would agree, of course Jesus is superior to the angels. But there is more here than just the direct statement that Jesus is superior to the angels. It also is that Jesus is superior to any intercessor. We have religions around the world today that man feels that they cannot come into the presence of the Lord because they're unworthy, and so they come via another man. They come via a woman named Mary. They come via angels, such as praying to Gabriel. In all of these things and even strong believers can find themselves being brought back into a false humility by saying, "I'm not worthy to come into the presence of the Lord, therefore, I will come in through a mediator," and the deception and the diminishing of it is Jesus Christ is superior to all intercessors. He is the intercessor and mediator, and therefore, to come any other way can only come in a way that is diminishing and sometimes even destroying. That's why a study today of Jesus' superior to the angels is so vital for each and every one of us and the people that we will love and witness to around us.
Hebrews 1:4-14 | Christ is Superior to the Angels
February 27, 2022 • Pastor Ray Bollas • Hebrews 1:4–14
Christ is Superior to the Angels: Why does this study matter? For most would agree, of course Jesus is superior to the angels. But there is more here than just the direct statement that Jesus is superior to the angels. It also is that Jesus is superior to any intercessor. We have religions around the world today that man feels that they cannot come into the presence of the Lord because they're unworthy, and so they come via another man. They come via a woman named Mary. They come via angels, such as praying to Gabriel. In all of these things and even strong believers can find themselves being brought back into a false humility by saying, "I'm not worthy to come into the presence of the Lord, therefore, I will come in through a mediator," and the deception and the diminishing of it is Jesus Christ is superior to all intercessors. He is the intercessor and mediator, and therefore, to come any other way can only come in a way that is diminishing and sometimes even destroying. That's why a study today of Jesus' superior to the angels is so vital for each and every one of us and the people that we will love and witness to around us.
Hebrews 2:1-4 | Warning! Don’t Drift Away
March 6, 2022 • Pastor Ray Bollas • Hebrews 2:1–4
Warning! Don’t Drift Away: In the Book of Hebrews are 6 Warnings given to “believers”. The first warning, in our passage today, is to not “drift away”. The person who says I can skip this warning, this Bible study, because I would never drift away, I am too anchored, too solid in my faith; is the person who needs this study the most, and of course every one of us need to hear this warning – why? Because drifting happens ever so slowly and unnoticed, else we would have seen it coming and made a course correction well in advance before shipwreck happened. No one is immune to drifting, hence why the Lord in His love gives us a warning, maybe for some today, a look out shout. Calvary Chapel Anne Arundel | Pastor Ray Bollas
Hebrews 2:1-4 | Warning! Don’t Drift Away
March 6, 2022 • Pastor Ray Bollas • Hebrews 2:1–4
Warning! Don’t Drift Away: In the Book of Hebrews are 6 Warnings given to “believers”. The first warning, in our passage today, is to not “drift away”. The person who says I can skip this warning, this Bible study, because I would never drift away, I am too anchored, too solid in my faith; is the person who needs this study the most, and of course every one of us need to hear this warning – why? Because drifting happens ever so slowly and unnoticed, else we would have seen it coming and made a course correction well in advance before shipwreck happened. No one is immune to drifting, hence why the Lord in His love gives us a warning, maybe for some today, a look out shout. Calvary Chapel Anne Arundel | Pastor Ray Bollas
Hebrews 2:5-18 | Jesus: The Son of Man (Why that Title Matters to You)
March 13, 2022 • Pastor Ray Bollas • Hebrews 2:5–18
Jesus: The Son of Man (Why that Title Matters to You) Summary: In our passage today, we will look at one of the titles/phrases used of Jesus, “The Son of Man”. Why does this title/phrase matter to you as a believer and follower of Jesus Christ? Because it speaks of God’s Humanity, the God who became man, lived as a man in a fallen world, but lived as a godly man, and shows us and proves to us that we can too. Jesus relates to us, and then relays to us, why He can be our anchor in everything and all things. Calvary Chapel Anne Arundel | Pastor Ray Bollas
Hebrews 2:5-18 | Jesus: The Son of Man (Why that Title Matters to You)
March 13, 2022 • Pastor Ray Bollas • Hebrews 2:5–18
Jesus: The Son of Man (Why that Title Matters to You) Summary: In our passage today, we will look at one of the titles/phrases used of Jesus, “The Son of Man”. Why does this title/phrase matter to you as a believer and follower of Jesus Christ? Because it speaks of God’s Humanity, the God who became man, lived as a man in a fallen world, but lived as a godly man, and shows us and proves to us that we can too. Jesus relates to us, and then relays to us, why He can be our anchor in everything and all things. Calvary Chapel Anne Arundel | Pastor Ray Bollas
Hebrews 3:1-19 | Jesus the Master Builder
March 20, 2022 • Pastor Ray Bollas • Hebrews 3
Jesus the Master Builder: In our passage today, we see Jesus is the “Master Builder”, and He is building something wonderful, the Church (us). We have a warm and wonderful passage regarding what He is doing in our lives presently and eternally. However, the Lord gives us a warning in the midst of the warming, and that is don’t let unbelief rob you of your reward. Calvary Chapel Anne Arundel | Pastor Ray Bollas
Hebrews 3:1-19 | Jesus the Master Builder
March 20, 2022 • Pastor Ray Bollas • Hebrews 3
Jesus the Master Builder: In our passage today, we see Jesus is the “Master Builder”, and He is building something wonderful, the Church (us). We have a warm and wonderful passage regarding what He is doing in our lives presently and eternally. However, the Lord gives us a warning in the midst of the warming, and that is don’t let unbelief rob you of your reward. Calvary Chapel Anne Arundel | Pastor Ray Bollas
Hebrews 4:1-16 | Putting the Word to Work
March 27, 2022 • Pastor Ray Bollas • Hebrews 4
Putting the Word to Work: In our passage today, we see the children of Israel could not enter into the rest of the Promised Land because of their unbelief. The Lord says the same can be true for us. But the Lord makes it really simple how to enter into His promises, and it is by we are told in our passage “the word mixed with faith”. In this chapter we will see how to more than just read God’s Word, but to put it to work for our good and the promises of God. Calvary Chapel Anne Arundel | Pastor Ray Bollas
Hebrews 4:1-16 | Putting the Word to Work
March 27, 2022 • Pastor Ray Bollas • Hebrews 4
Putting the Word to Work: In our passage today, we see the children of Israel could not enter into the rest of the Promised Land because of their unbelief. The Lord says the same can be true for us. But the Lord makes it really simple how to enter into His promises, and it is by we are told in our passage “the word mixed with faith”. In this chapter we will see how to more than just read God’s Word, but to put it to work for our good and the promises of God. Calvary Chapel Anne Arundel | Pastor Ray Bollas
Hebrews 4:14-16 | Does Prayer Really Matter?
April 10, 2022 • Pastor Ray Bollas • Hebrews 4:14–16
Does Prayer Really Matter? In our passage today the believer in Christ is called, invited, to come before the Lord and “ask” for help in time of need. I think we have all asked, does prayer really matter, do my prayers really change anything, and the is yes because first and foremost prayer changes us, and then secondly prayer invites God to come into the situation, and move in the situation. Reminder as we have been studying, “belief” is believing God is who He says He is and will do what He says He will do. Prayer is the starting place of mixing the Word and Faith (Hebrews 4:2).
Hebrews 4:14-16 | Does Prayer Really Matter?
April 10, 2022 • Pastor Ray Bollas • Hebrews 4:14–16
Does Prayer Really Matter? In our passage today the believer in Christ is called, invited, to come before the Lord and “ask” for help in time of need. I think we have all asked, does prayer really matter, do my prayers really change anything, and the is yes because first and foremost prayer changes us, and then secondly prayer invites God to come into the situation, and move in the situation. Reminder as we have been studying, “belief” is believing God is who He says He is and will do what He says He will do. Prayer is the starting place of mixing the Word and Faith (Hebrews 4:2).
Hebrews 5:1-10 | Jesus Our Great High Priest (Easter Message 2022)
April 17, 2022 • Pastor Ray Bollas • Hebrews 5:1–10
Jesus Our Great High Priest (Easter Message 2022): A component of all religions is the “priest.” He’s the “go- between” - an intermediary between God and man. We may not readily relate a priest to Easter, but in our passage today we will see that Easter needed a priest, and our passage tells us that Jesus was “The Great High Priest” who could bring us into the presence of the Holy God, fully accepted and received before the Father through His finished sacrifice there upon the cross. Join us as we study and celebrate this Easter, Jesus the Great High Priest, who is the go-between, between Man and God. Calvary Chapel Anne Arundel | Pastor Ray Bollas