In this passage the author of Hebrews follows the climactic passage of his book with these

responses to the truths that have been proclaimed throughout Hebrews. Keep this context in mind

as you discuss these questions.

1. In verse 25, who is "speaking" and what is the message?

2. What does it mean to "refuse" him who is speaking? In what ways do we do this?

3. What argument is the author making when he says "if they did not escape...much less will we escape"? Who are "they" and from what could they not escape? From what will we not escape if we reject him who warns from heaven?

4. Why are the words "warned" and "warn" significant? Why would God warn us?

5. Why is it important to remember all of the promises of God, not just the ones we like?

6. Why is it important to tell the whole truth of the gospel, instead of "sanitizing" it by removing the aspects of hell, judgment, and repentance that we don't like or are embarrassed by? How have you heard or seen the gospel edited for content like this?

7. What is an eschatological (end times) world view, and how does the author convey one?

8. What's the "So What" of this passage? What's the proper response to these things?

9. How does this passage exalt the Lord Jesus Christ?