Discussion
What Does It Mean to “Consider… Christ Jesus”?
ReadHebrews 3:1 Hebrews 2:17 Philippians 3:20
What are some things that commonly distract us from focusing on Christ? Why do you think we often spend more time considering our problems than considering Jesus? What practical habits can help us “consider Christ” throughout the week?
Why Is Jesus Called Both Our Apostle and Our High Priest?
ReadJohn 20:21
Why is it significant that Jesus is both the One sent from God and our representative before God? How does Jesus being our merciful and faithful High Priest encourage you personally?
How Does the Faithfulness of Jesus Compare to the Faithfulness of Moses?
ReadNumbers 12:7
What is the difference between being a faithful servant and being perfectly faithful? How does the perfect faithfulness of Jesus give us confidence when we recognize our own weaknesses and failures?
Why Is Jesus Worthy of More Glory Than Moses?
In what ways did Moses and the Old Testament Scriptures point forward to Christ? Why is it dangerous to allow good things, even religious things, to take the place of Jesus?
What Does It Mean That “We Are His House”?
What does it mean to you personally that you belong to the household of God? What does it mean for the church to be a “spiritual house” rather than simply a physical building?
What Does It Mean to “Hold Fast” to Our Confidence and Hope?
What are some pressures that cause Christians today to be tempted to compromise or drift away? What is the difference between confidence in ourselves and confidence in Christ? Why is perseverance evidence of genuine faith rather than a way of earning salvation?
Where Else Would We Go?
What are some things people are tempted to return to when following Jesus becomes difficult? Why can sin and the world appear attractive even though they ultimately leave us empty? What does Peter's statement in John 6:68 teach us about the uniqueness of Jesus? How does the truth that “Jesus is better” help us resist the temptation to go back?