Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/hebrews-discipleship-lessons A verse-by-verse study of the Letter to the Hebrews, with special focus on overall themes as well as word meanings. Complete in 13 lessons. © 2026, Ralph F. Wilson. All rights reserved. 17f2f011-0a54-5115-ad57-2d08ebb5c396 yes b792b670-f92f-11f0-b835-ad7e6c50ca83 en Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:47:34 -0700 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:48:20 -0700 https://www.jesuswalk.com/hebrews/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/yoVT3ou03z80RuAJXElt-yYZQiRVHo1oCHAAHyjvZO0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZmY0/MzQwMTYxNjJhZDhh/YmUxODg3ODcxNzE2/YmExNy5qcGc.jpg https://www.jesuswalk.com/hebrews/ serial Ralph F. Wilson A verse-by-verse study of the Letter to the Hebrews, with special focus on overall themes as well as word meanings. Complete in 13 lessons. A verse-by-verse study of the Letter to the Hebrews, with special focus on overall themes as well as word meanings. Hebrews, warnings, high priest JesusWalk Bible Study Series No No 1 1 Preface to Hebrews: Discipleship Lessons full 69cca31a-95aa-48e7-9e50-cca821dc252d https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fc5595a Approach to the Letter to the Hebrews, along with its challenge to us.

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:49:18 -0800 Ralph F. Wilson Ralph F. Wilson 187 Approach to the Letter to the Hebrews, along with its challenge to us.

]]> Hebrews, warnings, high priest No 2 2 Introduction to Hebrews full 18c54ced-f501-4005-930d-2bac58327513 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b656a651 Discusses speculations about authorship, recipients, date, canonicity, purpose, and themes – all quite important in interpreting some difficult passages.

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]]> Hebrews, warnings, high priest No 3 3 1. Jesus, the Father's Own Son (Hebrews 1:1-2:4) full e54f2e88-e051-4f74-a5d6-346234299dcc https://share.transistor.fm/s/d04d8a88 The author of Hebrews represents Jesus as superior to angels as one who is the divine heir, co-creator, the radiance of the divine glory, the exact representation of God's being, sustainer and preserver of the universe, and co-ruler. Readers are exhorted to pay close attention to the gospel and not drift away from it. It was attested by signs, wonders, and miracles, as well as eyewitnesses.

]]> The author of Hebrews represents Jesus as superior to angels as one who is the divine heir, co-creator, the radiance of the divine glory, the exact representation of God's being, sustainer and preserver of the universe, and co-ruler. Readers are exhorted to pay close attention to the gospel and not drift away from it. It was attested by signs, wonders, and miracles, as well as eyewitnesses.

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:50:52 -0800 Ralph F. Wilson Ralph F. Wilson 1231 The author of Hebrews represents Jesus as superior to angels as one who is the divine heir, co-creator, the radiance of the divine glory, the exact representation of God's being, sustainer and preserver of the universe, and co-ruler. Readers are exhorted to pay close attention to the gospel and not drift away from it. It was attested by signs, wonders, and miracles, as well as eyewitnesses.

]]> Hebrews, warnings, high priest No 4 4 2. Jesus, Who Tastes Death for Everyone (Hebrews 2:5-18) full 0244e283-43d8-43fe-85c7-1a6e2bf60021 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fec7fae5 The author displays Christ as: the fully human Son of Man, exalted Messiah, Author of salvation, Conqueror of death, Victor over the devil, Emancipator from the fear of death, and merciful High Priest.

]]> The author displays Christ as: the fully human Son of Man, exalted Messiah, Author of salvation, Conqueror of death, Victor over the devil, Emancipator from the fear of death, and merciful High Priest.

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:51:27 -0800 Ralph F. Wilson Ralph F. Wilson 1559 The author displays Christ as: the fully human Son of Man, exalted Messiah, Author of salvation, Conqueror of death, Victor over the devil, Emancipator from the fear of death, and merciful High Priest.

]]> Hebrews, warnings, high priest No 5 5 3. Jesus, the Giver of Rest (Hebrews 3:1-4:13) full fb4a8861-6133-44fc-9d5d-64a53d6243ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/a83bc0ad Uses the example of the Israelite's unbelief and rejection in the wilderness under Moses as a warning to the readers of Hebrews to continue in their faith in the Messiah and not desert him. It also talks about the sober, penetrating nature of God's Word.

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:52:03 -0800 Ralph F. Wilson Ralph F. Wilson 1902 Uses the example of the Israelite's unbelief and rejection in the wilderness under Moses as a warning to the readers of Hebrews to continue in their faith in the Messiah and not desert him. It also talks about the sober, penetrating nature of God's Word.

]]> Hebrews, warnings, high priest No 6 6 4. Jesus, our Sympathetic High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-5:10) full c74968f3-c68b-4354-ad34-c8bc5717d5be https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e0856a2 We see Jesus in his humanity, suffering, being made perfect, obeying, and designated high priest after the order of Melchizedek. Because he has been tempted, he sympathizes with our weaknesses and invites us to come boldly before the throne of grace to find mercy and help in time of need.

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:52:38 -0800 Ralph F. Wilson Ralph F. Wilson 1557 We see Jesus in his humanity, suffering, being made perfect, obeying, and designated high priest after the order of Melchizedek. Because he has been tempted, he sympathizes with our weaknesses and invites us to come boldly before the throne of grace to find mercy and help in time of need.

]]> Hebrews, warnings, high priest No 7 7 5. Warnings Against Apostasy (Hebrews 5:11-6:12) full 328cb946-f21e-4512-91ac-f68f0092c1af https://share.transistor.fm/s/37884e15 The author chides the Hebrews for being too lazy in their growth. Then he warns Spirit-filled believers from falling away in apostacy. He calls them to diligence to hold onto the promises. 

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:53:18 -0800 Ralph F. Wilson Ralph F. Wilson 1644 The author chides the Hebrews for being too lazy in their growth. Then he warns Spirit-filled believers from falling away in apostacy. He calls them to diligence to hold onto the promises. 

]]> Hebrews, warnings, high priest No 8 8 6. Jesus, Our High Priest Forever (Hebrews 6:13-7:28) full 281117d7-6b0f-4b5a-89ad-b18b67d63212 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea3398a5 The author develops Jesus as a high priest of a different order than the Aaronic priests, a priest after the order of Melchizedek. The priest Jesus enters the heavenly sanctuary, always living to intercede for us.  

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:54:05 -0800 Ralph F. Wilson Ralph F. Wilson 1781 The author develops Jesus as a high priest of a different order than the Aaronic priests, a priest after the order of Melchizedek. The priest Jesus enters the heavenly sanctuary, always living to intercede for us.  

]]> Hebrews, warnings, high priest No 9 9 7. A Better Covenant and Tabernacle (Hebrews 8:1-9:12) full 43e7b852-96ed-4018-938e-2b3df21f4662 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fa67b4a Compares the New Covenant to the Old Covenant given to Moses, and the heavenly sanctuary to the earthly tabernacle in the wilderness. He declares Jesus the Mediator of a New Covenant

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:54:47 -0800 Ralph F. Wilson Ralph F. Wilson 1620 Compares the New Covenant to the Old Covenant given to Moses, and the heavenly sanctuary to the earthly tabernacle in the wilderness. He declares Jesus the Mediator of a New Covenant

]]> Hebrews, warnings, high priest No 10 10 8. Jesus, our Willing Sacrifice (Hebrews 9:11-10:18) full e37fb188-e3ef-461d-94ed-5013b580271b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a461a654 The author argues than animal sacrifices could not cleanse the human conscience. Whereas Christ’s blood deals with sin once for all and Jesus offers the ransom of himself to God for our souls. 

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:55:26 -0800 Ralph F. Wilson Ralph F. Wilson 2168 The author argues than animal sacrifices could not cleanse the human conscience. Whereas Christ’s blood deals with sin once for all and Jesus offers the ransom of himself to God for our souls. 

]]> Hebrews, warnings, high priest No 11 11 9. Let Us Draw Near: Confidence of Faith (Hebrews 10:19-39) full da41b10c-a433-4531-ab60-57cf1ea326b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/957ac886 The author calls us to draw near with confident prayer to the throne of grace. Includes exhortations to draw near to God, to hold on, and to continue fellowship with other believers.

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:56:07 -0800 Ralph F. Wilson Ralph F. Wilson 1814 The author calls us to draw near with confident prayer to the throne of grace. Includes exhortations to draw near to God, to hold on, and to continue fellowship with other believers.

]]> Hebrews, warnings, high priest No 12 12 10. Let Us Believe: The Nature of Faith (Hebrews 11:1-6, 11) full 83fa6b5d-3845-486e-8ed9-ad1c12ec57f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/93589b18 Faith is described as the assurance of things not seen. Now the author illustrates faith from the lives of Abel, Enoch, and Noah. No one can please God without faith that (1) believes He exists and (2) that he rewards those who seek him. 

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:56:45 -0800 Ralph F. Wilson Ralph F. Wilson 1320 Faith is described as the assurance of things not seen. Now the author illustrates faith from the lives of Abel, Enoch, and Noah. No one can please God without faith that (1) believes He exists and (2) that he rewards those who seek him. 

]]> Hebrews, warnings, high priest No 13 13 11. Let Us Trust: The Perspective of Faith (Hebrews 11:7-12:2) full 9fdba754-c559-4e6f-a00c-eb89511ec61b https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d6ae3c8 Discusses how Abraham and Sarah illustrate faith, that obeys and goes, that lives by faith in God’s promises like aliens in a foreign land. The faith of the patriarchs, Moses, and many others serve to inspire us in faith – a great cloud of witnesses urging us to finish our race.

]]> Discusses how Abraham and Sarah illustrate faith, that obeys and goes, that lives by faith in God’s promises like aliens in a foreign land. The faith of the patriarchs, Moses, and many others serve to inspire us in faith – a great cloud of witnesses urging us to finish our race.

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:57:30 -0800 Ralph F. Wilson Ralph F. Wilson 2007 Discusses how Abraham and Sarah illustrate faith, that obeys and goes, that lives by faith in God’s promises like aliens in a foreign land. The faith of the patriarchs, Moses, and many others serve to inspire us in faith – a great cloud of witnesses urging us to finish our race.

]]> Hebrews, warnings, high priest No 14 14 12. Let Us Endure: Endurance of Faith (Hebrews 12:3-29) full 3f8c503a-c8f7-4ae2-8f38-2f79b0ad7c83 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd0d808c Hebrews calls us to endure opposition and appreciate the Lord’s discipline, meant to make us holy. He warns against self-deception and bitterness. Compares earthly Jerusalem to heavenly Zion, the City of God, and warns against rejecting the Messiah. 

]]> Hebrews calls us to endure opposition and appreciate the Lord’s discipline, meant to make us holy. He warns against self-deception and bitterness. Compares earthly Jerusalem to heavenly Zion, the City of God, and warns against rejecting the Messiah. 

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:58:09 -0800 Ralph F. Wilson Ralph F. Wilson 2395 Hebrews calls us to endure opposition and appreciate the Lord’s discipline, meant to make us holy. He warns against self-deception and bitterness. Compares earthly Jerusalem to heavenly Zion, the City of God, and warns against rejecting the Messiah. 

]]> Hebrews, warnings, high priest No 15 15 13. Let Us Love: Workings of Faith (Hebrews 13:1-25) full 26700d62-cb31-4259-9d2f-848c32b99ae4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd0c7063 Call us to love brothers and sisters, to maintain sexual purity, to shun the love of money. He assures them that God will never forsake them, imitating leaders is the way to growth, and to offer sacrifices of praise. 

]]> Call us to love brothers and sisters, to maintain sexual purity, to shun the love of money. He assures them that God will never forsake them, imitating leaders is the way to growth, and to offer sacrifices of praise. 

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:59:00 -0800 Ralph F. Wilson Ralph F. Wilson 2208 Call us to love brothers and sisters, to maintain sexual purity, to shun the love of money. He assures them that God will never forsake them, imitating leaders is the way to growth, and to offer sacrifices of praise. 

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