Hebrews 5:7-14

 

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Hebrews 5:7-14 continues establishing Christ as the great high priest, who "became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey" (v. 9) through obedience and suffering. The passage also encourages moving beyond the milk of basic principles to the solid food of deeper knowledge of God's Word, discerning between good and evil.

Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider when studying this passage:

  • Verses 7-10
    • What do we learn about obedience and suffering from Christ's example?
  • Verses 11-14
    • Where am I in my spiritual maturity? 
    • What can I do to grow stronger in my faith?


For music inspired by this Scripture passage, following is a link to a YouTube video:

  • "Called by God" (Hebrews 5): Link


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