Answer: The inner sanctuary behind the curtain
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek." (Hebrews 6 v. 19-20)
The inner sanctuary of the temple in Jerusalem was, symbolically, the dwelling place of God's presence. No human could enter beyond its curtain except for the high priest, once a year, on the Day of Atonement. On this day, his sacrifice was to make restitution for any of the nation's sins not otherwise covered (Leviticus 16). Hebrews argues that Jesus does just that for Christians:
"... but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them" (Hebrews 7 v. 24-25).
Jesus is described as being a high priest, not in a physical descent from Aaron, but spiritually from Melchizedek. Melchizedek appears in just three verses of the book of Genesis, where he is described as king of Salem and, mysteriously, "priest of God Most High" (Genesis 14 v. 18). This was, of course, long before the priesthood was instituted. In the centuries leading through to the New Testament, his story seems to have taken on a symbolic reinterpretation as evidenced by the verse that the writer quotes from Psalms:
"The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind: 'You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek'" (Psalm 110 v. 4).
From Quiz: Quizzing the New Testament : Hebrews
Answer: The substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
It says in Hebrews 11:1, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
The word "hope" in this verse is not like "I hope I get a new bike for Christmas", where one does not know but really wants it. This hope is more like trusting that what you hope for is coming; the verse could say, "of things expected".
From Quiz: Hebrews
Answer: Melchizedek's
"And finally, if the priesthood of Levi could have achieved God's purposes -- and it was that priesthood on which the law was based -- why did God need to send a different priest from the line of Melchizedek, instead of from the line of Levi and Aaron?" 7:11. Melchizedek was mentioned in Genesis 14:18-20. He was a High Priest from Salem whose line is said to never have ended.
From Quiz: Hebrews
Answer: a consuming fire
It says in Hebrews 13:29, "For our God is a consuming fire."
This verse says that even though God loves, he also, like, fire destroys ... and what he destroys is sin (i.e. evil). One could cross-reference this verse with Matthew 12:30a, which states, "He that is not with me is against me."
From Quiz: Hebrews
Answer: Being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for." - Hebrews 11:1-2 (NIV)
(Contributed by Jimmy, a.k.a. J-Zilch)
From Quiz: Is That Taken On Faith?
Answer: by inheritance
Verse 4 says plainly that Jesus inherited the better name. An inheritance is something that is passed down from generation to generation, and Jesus received this from His heavenly Father. Christians believe that as joint-heirs with Christ, we too, may share the inheritance of a better name with Him.
From Quiz: Hebrews, Huh? Hmm...
Answer: Esau
"See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son. Afterward, as you know, when he wanted to inherit this blessing, he was rejected. He could bring about no change of mind, though he sought the blessing with tears." (Hebrews 12 v. 16-17)
Although Esau may not be a perfect example of godlessness, the story is chosen because it, again, serves the writer's agenda of warning against giving up. Esau exchanged something of value for something that seemed pressing at the time but was of no ultimate significance. When he realised the seriousness of what he had done, Esau tried, unsuccessfully, to restore what he had lost. Thus, the writer is urging his readers to cling to their "inheritance" and resist the trials that might, temporarily, seem of overriding importance.
From Quiz: Quizzing the New Testament : Hebrews
Answer: our advocate
"For Christ has entered into heaven itself to appear now before God as our Advocate." 9:24
From Quiz: Hebrews
Answer: honorable
It says in Hebrews 13:4, "Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled, but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge."
This verse may speak of waiting until marriage to have sex when it says "the bed undefiled."
From Quiz: Hebrews
Answer: one with foundations
The 10th verse tells us that he was looking "for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God."
Now, all cities have some sort of foundation, but the implication here seems to be that this foundation is so solid that nothing can ever shake or remove it from existence.
From Quiz: Hebrews, Huh? Hmm...
Answer: sacrifice
This verse goes on to say: "He will come again but not to deal with our sins again. This time he will bring salvation to all those who are eagerly waiting for him." 9:27,28
From Quiz: Hebrews
Answer: patient endurance
"Do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord, no matter what happens. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so you will continue to do God's will. Then you will receive all that he has promised." 10:35,36
From Quiz: Hebrews
Answer: Moses'
"It was by faith that Moses' parents hid him for three months." 11:23
From Quiz: Hebrews
Answer: discipline
"If God doesn't discipline you as he does all of his children, it means that you are illegitimate and are not really his children after all." 12:8
From Quiz: Hebrews
