17. Forgiveness – Hebrews 9:11-28

Sep 06, 2024

Read Hebrews 9:11-28 and pages 75-78 of A.S.K.

Questions from the Bible reading

1. What do you think is meant by the phrase “a more perfect tabernacle”? (v11-12)

2. Christ offered his blood (his life) to God. But why, if he had never sinned against God? (v13-14)

3. Explain the word “covenant” and, especially, what it means for Christians. (v15-17)

4. What can you not receive from God unless another’s life is taken/their blood is shed? (v21-22)

5. Why couldn’t Christ just use animals like Moses when he gave a new covenant to Israel? (v23-24)

6. How is Christ different from the High Priests who represented people before God in ancient Israel? (v25-26)

7. What two important things happen when Jesus returns? (v27-28)

8. Draw a picture, or write a description, of Moses showering blood over his scroll and the people. (v18-20)

Questions from the book

1. What does it mean to “atone” for something? Give an example.

2. What can’t we atone for the sins we commit against God?

3. What acts can we do for God and why can’t they earn God’s forgiveness for us?

4. Why can’t God simply say “you’re forgiven” to us, without having to do anything else?

5. How did Isaiah feel about his sin and how did God’s reply help him?

6. Write a prayer in which someone asks for forgiveness from God on the basis of Jesus’ death.

Questions to do at home

1. Ask a Christian you know to explain how they know they are forgiven by God.

2. Think about your reply to a friend who says to you, “I’m not that bad so why is God so angry?”

3. What did Isaiah mean when he talked about him and others having “unclean lips”?