Encourage One Another Daily

Hebrews 3:1-19

Key Verse 3:13

1. Read verse 1. What does "fix" mean? Why should we fix our thoughts on Jesus? (Consider the discussion in Chapters 1-2 especially 2:14-18) How is the title "apostle" or "high priest" related to us?

2. Read verses 2-6. The expression "God's house" is repeated. What is "God's house"? This passage indicates that four persons are involved in getting this house built: God, Moses, Jesus, and us (or you). What are the roles of each of them (God, Moses, Jesus and you) in this venture? 

3. Read verse 6 again and think about "our courage" and "the hope of which we boast". The presence of the word "courage" indicates that "courage" is needed in working on this house. Why is courage needed? In what respect can "[being] his house" be characterized as the "hope" one can boast of? Why is this courage called "our" courage? What does it mean to "hold onto" [our courage and the hope...]? If one does not do these things, what will happen?

4. Read verses 7-11. Think about the exhortation "do not harden your hearts". The word "your" indicates that it is you who can either harden or soften your heart. Why does 

anyone end up hardening his heart (when he hears God's word of promise)?  

5. Read verses 12 and 13. What does "See to it" mean? The word "none" is repeated twice. Why is it such a serious problem for even "one" person to become "sinful" and 

"unbelieving"?  Why is it necessary for us to encourage one another "daily"? 

6. Read verses 16-19 and consider the questions and answers given. What does this passage teach us about the consequences of unbelief?