Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion you should be able to:

• Understand the pastoral goals and strategies for the book of Hebrews

• Discuss controversies concerning authorship and the initial audience for the book

• Defend the idea that that Hebrews was originally delivered as a sermon

• Describe important first-century cultural practices such as patronage, reciprocity, honor, and shame

• Draw nearer to Jesus as you explore New Testament Christology

• Understand the challenges first-century Christians faced when they rejected their pagan roots

• Evaluate your own conduct and attitudes as the writer of Hebrews speaks to you from the ancient past

Course Outline

Hebrews

• Introduction to Hebrews and Its Audience

• Addressees’ Background and Presenting Challenges

• Who Wrote Hebrews?

• The Pastoral Strategy of Hebrews

• Despising Shame: Exemplars of the Faith

• Reinterpreting Experiences of Disgrace

• Nurturing a Supportive Faith Community

• Responding to Divine Grace with Appropriate Gratitude: Part 1

• Responding to Divine Grace with Appropriate Gratitude: Part 2

• Contributions of Hebrews to Early Christianity

Product Details

• Title: Bible Survey Video Series: Hebrews

• Instructor: David A. deSilva

• Publisher: Lexham Press

• Publication Date: 2021

• Product Type: Logos Mobile Education

• Resource Type: Courseware, including transcripts and video resources

• Courses: 1

• Video Hours: 1.5