Civilization seems to be on the brink. A public health crisis has disrupted our world, and natural disasters are increasing in number and destructive power. Society is fraying, and political systems around the globe are becoming increasingly polarized and unstable. Like many believers today, the original recipients of the letter known as Hebrews were spiritually exhausted; fatigue and malaise had taken hold and they had started to drift away from God. Perhaps we, too, need a fresh view of the Son of God, the powerful Ruler and Intercessor who sits at the right hand of God? Like a precious gem, the New Testament book of Hebrews is rare, enigmatic, and exceptional. It is poised to give us that fresh view of Jesus. The study of Hebrews offers If you’re ready for a clearer and deeper vision of Jesus, turn off the bad news and dive into a study of this epic letter for the last days.
The Epistle of Hebrews is well-known for one chapter, but while by itself that chapter is inspiring when considered in context of the entire book it’s meaning only grows. In These Last Days: The Message of Hebrews, the supplement book for the Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide (1st Quarter, 2022) by Felix H. Cortez, reveals the struggles that Jewish Christians were dealing against the dominate culture they had grown up with and lived among. Through 128 pages, Cortez shows that the author of the Epistle—most likely Paul—reveals to the readers then and today that all the teachings of the Jewish Temple were all shadows that pointed to Christ’s sacrifice and later ministry in the Heavenly sanctuary that all those in Jewish history faithfully looked forward to.