163: Jesus, the Great High Priest (NT Gospel Doctrine 37)

Jesus Christ: “The Author and Finisher of Our Faith”

 

The author of Hebrews presents to us a Jesus both unfamiliar and compelling–within the context of Judaism, but greater than Judaism: Jesus is an ideal High Priest, serving in the heavenly temple. Jesus serves with empathy and caring, and the author urges us to do good and remain faithful.

 

Class Member Reading: Hebrews

Additional Reading: Hebrews 6; 12–13; Bible Dictionary, “Pauline Epistles: Epistle to the Hebrews,” 746–47.

Scripture Chain: Hebrews 11:1–6; James 2:14–18; 1 Nephi 7:12; Alma 32:21; Ether 12:6; D&C 63:10–11

 

You can access the Annotated Reading here (or PDF).

You can access the Lesson Notes here (or PDF).

 

Timeline

 

Resources

Past Episodes:

024: Ether 7-15 (Book of Mormon 46) 

033: First Gospel Principles & Ordinances (D&C 7)

127: Faith in Jesus Christ (NT Lesson 1) 

Book Recommendations

Harper Collins Study Bible 

ESV Study Bible

Resources about the Jewish Background of Hebrews

Nudge, a book about how context influences our decisions

Dan Ariely, Our Buggy Moral Code 

Frans de Waal, Moral Behavior in Animals

 

 

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