FLESHING OUT YOUR FAITH

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A STUDY IN HEBREWS
Acknowledging The Ultimate Sacrifice
101-4, 8-18
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Do you think it is right or wrong for Madonna to
use the cross image in her concert despite her
explanation?
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NBC plans to air her concert in November, should
Christians be up in arms about this?
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Why is the cross such a moving, powerful image
for Christians?
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Sgt. Rafael Peralta
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He is a superior Priest He is a superior
Covenant He is from a superior Sanctuary He is a
superior Sacrifice
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DISCUSSION GUIDE
1. Why was the law referred to as only a
shadow of the good things to come? (Heb. 101)
It was a picture of the work that Christ would
accomplish on the cross
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2. Under the Old Covenant, why was repetition
of animal sacrifice necessary for forgiveness of
sin? (vs. 2-3)
Because the animal sacrifices did not offer
remission of sin only reminder of sin. The sin
was covered but not cleansed
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3. (Verse 4) spoke to the Hebrew Christians
right to the heart of the matter of their
heritage and belief system saying what their
ancestors did for sacrifice was not adequate.
What do people today often say when asked, do
you think you will go to heaven?
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4. What is the significance of the phrase in
(v. 8) that states that God had no pleasure in
the Old Covenant sacrifices?
God did not delight in the sacrifices themselves,
He did delight in the obedience of the people
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5. What do the following passages teach about
sacrifices and obedience?
a. (1 Sam. 1522) God delights in obedience not
sacrifices b. (Ps. 5116-17) God delights in a
broken and contrite spirit c. (Jer.
619-20) It is a matter of heart
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6. What do (vs. 9-11) teach about the
sufficiency of Christ?
a. (v. 9) Christ replaced the old with the
new b. (v. 10) Christs sacrifice is eternal c.
(v. 11) Works of men can never take away sin
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7. When you contemplate that Jesus, the
ultimate sacrifice, sat down at the right hand
of God (v. 12) (completed work/royalty) and He
did it for you what emotions do you feel? (Write
them here)
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8. (Verses 13-14) speak of the ultimate victory
of Christ and His sanctified followers, how can
you live like a victorious warrior on earth?
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9. Through the witness of the Holy Spirit a
believer can have confidence that his/her sins
are forgiven and remembered no more. (vs.
15-17) Are you holding on to guilt associated
with forgiven sin? How can you claim this
promise of forgiveness?
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10. Since your sins are forgiven how should
this impact your daily walk? (v. 18)
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LIVING IN HIS SACRIFICE
Step 1 Openly recognize wrong deeds to be
wrong deeds. Step 2 Recognize your anger is
not only normal, but necessary. Step
3 Realize how ongoing bitterness will
ultimately hurt you. Step 4 Learn from your
problems by establishing better boundaries.
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Step 5 Refuse to be in the inferior position
and resist the desire to be superior. Step
6 Avoid the futility of judgments, letting God
be the ultimate judge. Step 7 Allow yourself
permission to grieve. Step 8 Confront the
offending party if appropriate.
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Step 9 Find emotional freedom as you let go of
the illusion of control. Step 10 Choose
forgiveness because it is part of your lifes
mission. Step 11 Come to terms with others wrong
deeds by recognizing your own need for
forgiveness. Step 12 Become a source of
encouragement to other hurting people.
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1. Which of the steps seem the easiest to
understand and implement? 2. Which of the steps
seem the most difficult to understand and
implement?
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In your group spend time praying about the
following

• Thank God for His sacrifice for you once and for
  all
• Thank God for the forgiveness of sin He provides
• Release any guilt for past sins
• Pray for the strength to live a victorious life
  this week

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10 WAYS TO SPRING CLEAN YOUR LIFE
1. Clean out the anger, hatred, jealousy, and
self doubt. 2. Move out unforgiveness, and lack
of communication. Wash away delay and
procrastination. 3. Dust off your attitude,
and put on a fresh coat of positive.
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4. Throw out misunderstanding, and lack of
patience. Sweep out the dirt of gossip or
lies. 5. Recycle fractured relationships,
roles, and routines that no longer work into a
new, useable relationship. 6. Open the shades
and let in the warmth of friendship.
7. Lighten up your thoughts with humor and
fun.
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8. Give away as much love, help, care, concern,
and gratitude as possible. 9. Paint in new
boundaries, and stencil some raised standards.
Based on the Word of God. 10. Open the windows
of your mind to new ideas and a fresh
perspective on living a happier, better,
forgiven life.