Zoom Bible Study Class – 20 August 2025 at 07:00 PM EST

Meeting ID: 848-9423-0612
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(Rev Charles Franklin Facilitating)

Hebrews

Aug 20, 2025

Chapter 13

 

Chapter 13.   While chapter 12 closed the main argument of this letter, this chapter is its salutation.  The author here states what his true desires for this audience were from the beginning.  Live, right, live for God, know always that Jesus is our great Shepherd and He alone is our guide and access to eternal life.

 

Verse 1;  Let Philadelphia be, and continue to be, in your midst. (This is the command of Christ to “Love ye one another”)  It was John who stated, “We know we have passed from death to life for we have a love (Philadelphia) for the Brethren.” This is only secondary to loving God with all our hearts, minds and strength.  Yet one cannot be performed without the other.

 

Verses 2-4; Specifically; there is Godly conduct toward the stranger, those in bonds (not bondage) Marriage opposed to promiscuity, and our conversations public and private that are pleasing in the sight of God. Yet if all these are guided by the same love (Agape that rules our Philos) these will be in Godly Spiritual order. 

 

Verses 5-6;   Always be aware of how the love of money can creep into our hearts and minds in the most subtle of ways.  Our trust in God will keep us.  When we begin to trust in things or people, there will always be a cost attached.  And the fear of not having the money to acquire that service will be present. The Lord is my help.  Whom shall I fear?  

 

Verses 7-11;   Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever.  Therefore, what is said through the mouth of those set before you on His behalf, listen and obey.  Do not yield to things said that do not match the spirit of Christ commands.  All of Jesus Words are commands for us.  None (not any) is suggestion.  Never forget His sufferings and sacrifices for us.

 

Verses 12-16;   As Jesus suffered outside of the camp, ours now is to go outside also to suffer with Him.  We come to Church to worship, but it is outside of church where we serve.  

 

Verses 17-19;  Echoed again from verse 7; Obey them that oversee the church and have the authority to instruct the church membership as to Good and Evil and the application of God’s Word in our personal lives.  

 

Verses 20-25;  The benediction and salutation.  God of Peace, who has brought us back from the dead, make us complete in every good work.  Please don’t turn away from my letter to you.  Consider this closely and sincerely.  To Christ be the Glory forever and ever. Grace be with you all       Amen.