Book to the Hebrews

CRITICAL METHOD

Who wrote the book? ?

2) WHEN WAS IT WRITTEN? The nature of the persecution described in the

the letter indicates a time when there was no social stigma for being Jewish, but there was
he was to be a follower of Jesus. The author says: 'Sometimes they would put them in
publicly ridiculed and beaten, other times you helped those who
they were going through the same thing. They suffered along with those who were thrown in jail and,
when you lost all your belongings, you accepted it with joy. You knew
that better things awaited them in the future, which will last forever." (Heb
10:33-34). This may be an indication of the time of persecution under the emperor.
Nero, perhaps after the martyrdom of Peter and Paul, in the late 60s A.D.
Note that Timothy, a close companion of Paul, recently "left the
prison." (Heb 13:23).

3) WHO WAS IT WRITTEN TO? Are there moments when you would rather not
to identify with Christ due to social pressures and perceptions
cultural? Then it is possible that you can understand more or less the dilemma that
these first Jewish believers were facing. By the specific nature
from the persecution they were living, to be known as a Jew not
presented no danger, but being identified as a Christian was
potentially life or death. Therefore, Hebrews issues a warning to
the first Jewish believers who were being tempted to return to their
rituals of the Old Testament in an attempt to escape persecution and
save their families, their businesses, and their lives. Hebrews urges them to
"new way —a way that gives life—" through faith in Jesus is better
(Heb 10:20).

4) WHERE WAS IT WRITTEN? Italy, Rome

HISTORICAL METHOD

1) WHAT IS THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE BOOK?

This letter was written to a group of Christian Jews, probably around

Year 64 AD. These Christians, who had gone through persecution, were...
drifting away from their faith and yielding to the temptation of returning to Judaism. The author
write this letter to highlight the superiority of the Christian religion and encourage them
in the faith. The author emphatically points out that Christ is superior to the prophets,
angels, Moses, Joshua, and Aaron. God had spoken through each one of them.
they, but now He has spoken through His Son! After Romans,
Hebrews has exerted the greatest influence on the thinking of the
successive generations of Christians.
2) IF IT IS A LETTER WHEN WAS THE CHURCH FOUNDED? It was not
sent this book to Churches, but to Christian Jews in general.

3) WHO IS THE CHURCH MADE UP OF? Jews.

4) WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES? Strengths: they were

mature, they had been in Christianity for a while. Weakness: they were turning back to
Judaism.

LITERARY METHOD

1) WHAT GENRE OF LITERATURE IS THE BOOK? Treaties of pact.

PANORAMIC METHOD

1) WHAT IS THE MAIN IDEA OF THE BOOK? The main idea is to show that
Jesus is the best, and that his covenant and sacrifice are irreplaceable, through
comparisons and contrasts

2) WHAT WAS THE MAIN REASON WHY THIS WAS WRITTEN

BOOK? Correcting the idea, the misconception of the Hebrews. And Christ is
incomparable.

PALABRAS CLAVE EN HEBREOS (RV1960):Jesucristo (Hijo), ángeles, sacerdote

priests
more excellent), let's get closer (let's move forward, let's strip away, let's run, let's have

gratitude

TEMAS:Superioridad de Cristo, nuevo pacto, sacerdocio, advertencias

RECIPIENTS: A specific, but unknown group of (predominantly) Jews

Christians, perhaps a church in a house in Rome (13:24) that is opting for a
relationship with the larger Christian community (10:25; 13:7, 17).

OCCASION: The community is discouraged by suffering (10:35-39) and perhaps by the

doubts about whether Jesus Christ really resolved the issue of sin; for this reason, the author
do not throw away your confidence
4:14).

EMPHASIS: God has spoken His absolutely final Word in His Son; to abandon Christ
it is to completely abandon God; Christ is superior to everything that came before; the
ancient revelation, its angelic mediators, the first exodus (Moses and Joshua) and all the
priestly system; the people of God can have complete confidence in the Son of God,
the perfect high priest, who gives the entire people free access to God.

PARTICULAR CHARACTERISTICS: Although Hebrews is called a "letter," it has

the form and content of a sermon.

HOW TO READ HEBREWS:

We all face difficult times. When there is pressure, we may feel
tempted to give up. We need to remember why we are contending in order to
overcome those complicated moments. Hebrews was written for a situation like this,
for Jewish believers who faced great persecution due to their faith. In light of the
difficulty, some had considered abandoning the faith completely. The author them
he urged to stand firm regardless of the cost. Why?
The reason is simple. Nothing and no one compares to Jesus!

He is better than the angels, than Moses, than Joshua, than Aaron, and than Melchizedek. Of
Indeed, He instituted a better covenant based on better promises that brought about a better
rest, for he offered a better sacrifice: he gave his own life. In reality, if he
Considering all the great heroes of faith, Jesus is the best! That's why the author
he tells us: "consider carefully this Jesus" (Heb 3:1) and keep "the gaze
In Him and only in Him (Heb 12:2). He is the best among the best; He is the best there is!
The conclusion is clear and moving: Because Jesus is incomparable, He is worth it.
follow it at all costs!

The author frequently contrasts the ritual law of the Old Testament with faith of
New Testament. Note the strong appeals it makes to the Jewish believers to
that they cling to the new covenant instead of turning back to the old one. Look for the vivid images.
from the Old Testament used to illustrate what God has done through
Jesus Christ. Read the deeds of those who persevered in the Old Testament,
clinging to faith and grace in anticipation of the Messiah, they 'sought a better place,
a heavenly homeland." (Heb 11:16). Delight in the fabulous descriptions of life and
incomparable nature of our great Messiah. Determine in your heart to treasure
Jesus above all things, in that moment you will know that you really understood the
Message from Hebrews!

TITLE: When the various books of the NT were formally gathered into a collection
shortly after 100 AD, titles were added for convenience. This epistle
it bears the traditional Greek title, 'To the Hebrews', which was certified at least in the
second century A.D. However, within the epistle itself, there is no identification of the
recipients like Hebrews (Jews) or Gentiles. Because the epistle is filled with
references to Hebrew history and religion and does not address any gentile or pagan practice in
in particular, the traditional title has been maintained.

Book of Leviticus

CRITICAL METHOD
1) WHO WROTE THE BOOK? Moses

2) WHEN WAS IT WRITTEN? 1446 - 1240 B.C.

3) WHO WAS IT WRITTEN TO? To priests, Israel, to foreigners, and to us

4) WHERE WAS IT WRITTEN? Desert (Mount Sinai)

HISTORICAL METHOD

1) WHAT IS THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE BOOK? Leviticus and Levite

derives from Levi, the name of one of the twelve sons of Jacob. The tribe that
descended from Levi was the priestly tribe, which was tasked with carrying out the
Rituals and ceremonies of the sacrifices and the teaching of the law of Moses. The book
gives us the ritual that was used in the services of the tabernacle and describes them
Duties of the priests.

The name of the book comes from the Septuagint and means 'meant for the Levites'
because the priestly laws are described, a practical manual of ceremonies
religious. Levi was one of the 12 sons of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him had
in charge of the priestly function and the instruction of the Law of Moses. Leviticus, without
embargo, it is also the book of atonement, purification, holiness,
worship and service. Most of it consists of precepts and statutes
established by God to instruct the Levite priests in their duties and to
promote an approach of the people towards God and a lifestyle of holiness.

LITERARY METHOD
1) WHAT GENRE OF LITERATURE IS THE BOOK? Instructions and Recommendations,
History.
PANORAMIC METHOD. 1) WHAT IS THE MAIN IDEA OF THE BOOK? The main
the idea is holiness, achieved through obedience. Holiness is mentioned more
times (152) than in any other book of the Bible.

2) WHAT WAS THE MAIN REASON FOR WHICH THIS BOOK WAS WRITTEN?
God wants a people set apart for Him, a holy people.

KEY WORDS IN LEVITICUS (RV1960): The Lord spoke to Moses

saying, tabernacle (tabernacle of meeting), law, sacrifice (offering,
holocaust, sin (iniquity), blood, atonement, holy, covenant.

TEMAS:Santidad, sangre, expiación, sacerdocio, impurezas, fiestas, leyes.

EMPHASIS: The correct concept regarding worship, both for the people as well
for the priests; institution of the priesthood under Aaron; laws to protect cleanliness
ritual, including atonement for sins (the Day of Atonement); laws to regulate the
sexual relations, for family life, for the punishment of major crimes, for the
parties and for special years (Saturday and jubilee).

PARTICULAR CHARACTERISTICS: Holiness is mentioned more times (152) than

in any other book of the Bible.

HOW TO READ LEVITICUS

Rules... Who needs them? A quick glance at our inside and our surroundings...
give a prompt and clear answer: Us! For hundreds of years, the Israelites only knew the
slavery, and God knew that they had to learn to govern themselves and build a nation.
He led his people to the desert to give them the clarity they needed to live in justice, good
health, loving families, honest business, healthy art, etc. Although Levitco may seem like a
obsolete legal document filled with unpleasant traditions, it is actually about how
maintain a correct relationship with God and others.
As you read Leviticus, consider how important a life of holiness is to God. Pay attention.
attention to the essential truths that the book teaches about God and allow yourself to detach from
walk with greater humility and closer to your Creator while listening to His call: "you are holy
for I... am holy." (Lev 19:2).
You will discover that God wants you to be free from sin and its deadly effects. You will also find
that He wishes to have a personal relationship with us and wants us to be a holy people and
section exclusively for Him.
TITLE: The original title in Hebrew of this third book of the law is taken from the first
And He called. Several books of the Old Testament derive their Hebrew names from the
same way (for example, Genesis, "In the beginning"; Exodus, "Now these are the
"Leviticus" comes from the Latin Vulgate version of the Greek OT (LXX),
Leutikon, which means "matters of the Levites" (25:32, 33). While the book deals with
matters concerning the responsibilities of the Levites are much more significant than all the
priests are instructed on how they should assist the people in worship, and the people are
informed on how to live a holy life. The writings of the New Testament cite the book
from Leviticus more than fifteen times.