righteousness

Hebrews 13. Works of Righteousness

Paul concluded his epistle to the Hebrews with some brief teachings and statements of counsel. Read Hebrews 13 and find statements about the following questions:

How should we treat strangers and those “in bonds”?

• We should be hospitable to strangers and to those who are in bonds we should treat them as if we were bound with them

How is marriage looked upon?

• Marriage is honourable. Unfortunately in today's world this doesn't seem to be the case.

What warnings are given about covetousness?

• We should not speak about things that we covet. We should be content with what we have.

What is “the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever”?

• Our Savior, Jesus Christ?

How are we sanctified?

• We are only sanctified through Jesus Christ.

How do we respond to those who rule over us?

• We should obey them and submit ourselves to them.

Who did Paul ask the people to pray for?

• He says pray for us. This could be the apostles or all members of the church.