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Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20

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Lesson Outline

Introduction

1. The doctrine of the superiority of the Son (Hebrews 1:1-10:18)
   1. The thesis (Hebrews 1:1-3)
   2. His superiority to angels (Hebrews 1:4-2:18)
   3. His superiority over Moses (Hebrews 3:1-4:13)
   4. The superiority of the Son over Aaron (Hebrews 4:14-10:18)
      1. The better position (Hebrews 4:14-16)
      2. The better priest (Hebrews 5:1-8:5)
         1. The prerequisites for priesthood (Hebrews 5:1-6
         2. The perfection of the Son (Hebrews 5:7-10)
         3. The danger of degeneration (Hebrews 5:11-6:20)
            1. The problem of dullness (Hebrews 5:11-14)
            2. The possibility of apostatizing (Hebrews 6:1-8)
            3. The persuasion of better things (Hebrews 6:9-12)
               1. “beloved” (v. 9)
               2. “desire” (v. 11)
               3. “hope” (v. 11)
               4. “full assurance” (v. 11)
               5. NB. The anticipation of chapter 11
            4. The certainty of the promise (Hebrews 6:13-20)
               1. Three reasons for introducing Abraham here:
               2. 1. He illustrates the endurance of hope (cf. 6:12)
               3. 2. He is associated with Melchizedek
               4. 3. He was assured of the certainty of the promise (6:12)
               5. The promise is guaranteed by two factors
               1. The oath of God (vv. 13-18)
               2. The exaltation of the Son (vv. 19-20)

Conclusion and application