BOOK OF HEBREWS

WOW class at First Baptist Church in Paducah, Ky.

We will begin a new study in our Sunday School class on Sunday, August 31, 2014.

I am so excited to introduce our new study of the Book of Hebrews. Did you know that Hebrews is the least read book in the New testament. That is the truth. It is also the least New Testament book that pastors use to present their sermon materials. Thank about it. How often have you read passages from the book of Hebrews? During the next three months we will study through all thirteen chapters in the book of Hebrews. We are going to open our minds to receive knowledge of Jesus from this book that will give you a "spiritual refreshment" on who Jesus is.  We will discover the superiority of the Son of God.  I have prayed as I have been making preparation to teach these lessons that God will enlighten me so that I can lead you to deepen your spiritual walk. Taking a quote from our book: "Hebrews is a book that helps struggling Christians get a fresh perspective on Jesus, resulting in a fresh burst of courage to endure in faith."

Lesson for Sunday, August 31, 2014
  Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide: Introduction pages 8 - 10.
  Shepherd's Notes: pages 1 - 9 ; Answer the study questions on page 9

Please pray about your commitment to this study both in your personal study and attendance to all sessions on Sunday morning. In my heart, I know that God will give you a special blessing in your commitment of personal study and being an active participant in our group each week.

I find courage in the words written in Shepherd's Notes page 8.
"Hebrews challenges us to be faithful to Christ, no matter the cost. Fair-weather Christianity finds no comfort in the book of Hebrews. Our lukewarm complacency is shattered by its words of warning, and our faith stirred by its words of challenge. We are warned against becoming too comfortable with the world and its values. We are reminded that we are pilgrims on the way to glory and that we are to live in light of the values of the eternal kingdom."

"As we walk this pilgrim way, Christ is fully adequate to meet our needs. Through Him, we have access to God in prayer and worship, and we have a fellowship of mutual encouragement with others who are marching to Zion. Christ has passed this way Himself: therefore, He helps and encourages us as we encounter various trials and temptations."

One of the challenging verses from Hebrews:

Hebrews 12:1b - 2
"...let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and
     let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
     Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."

ARE YOU READY? LACE UP YOUR RUNNING SHOES. READY, SET, GO !!!!!