Hebrews: The Majestic Son (Reading the Bible Today)

by Peter Adam

Publisher:

Aquila Press

, 2020

Overview

Learn more about the theology of Hebrews and its encouragements to faith and obedience in this commentary by Dr Peter Adam. The questions at the end of each section are ideal for personal reflection, family discussion or small group study.

Key Features

• Designed to read as individuals but also to study together in small groups
• Gives an insight of the theology of Hebrews and its encouragements to obedience and faith
• Helps to guide the study of Hebrews to enable the readers to extract the maximum benefit of the passages

Contents

Reading Hebrews Today I

• Why read Hebrews?
• The trouble with Hebrews
• The shape of Hebrews

Reading Hebrews Today II

Section 1: Jesus, God's Son (Hebrews 1:1-4:13)

• God spoke through his Son (Hebrews 1:1-4)
• God rules the universe through his Son (Hebrews 1:5-14)
• Warning: Don't drift away! (Hebrews 2:1-4)
• God sets us free through his Son (Hebrews 2:5-18)
• God rules his people through his Son (Hebrews 3:1-6)
• Warning: Don't harden your hearts! (Hebrews 3:7-19)
• Encouragement: Enter God's rest! (Hebrews 4:1-13)

Section 2: Jesus, our priest and sacrifice (Hebrews 4:14-10:18)

• God's Son is appointed our priest (Hebrews 4:14-5:10)
• Warning: Don't fall away! (Hebrews 5:11-6:20)
• Jesus, the eternal priest (Hebrews 7:1-28)
• Jesus, Priest Of The New Covenant (Hebrews 8:1-13)
• Jesus, priest of the heavenly sanctuary (Hebrews 9:1-28)
• Jesus, the once-for-all sacrifice (Hebrews 10:1-18)

Section 3: Warnings and encouragements (Hebrews 10:19-13:17)

• Don't shrink back! (Hebrews 10:19-39)
• Live by faith! (Hebrews 11:1-12:3)
• Receive God's discipline! (Hebrews 12:4-13)
• Don't refuse God! (Hebrews 12:14-29)
• Life together (Hebrews 13:1-17)
• Prayers and greetings (Hebrews 13:18-25)
• Some final reflections

Product Details

• Title: Hebrews: The Majestic Son
• Author: Peter Adam
• Edition: Second Edition
• Series: Reading the Bible Today Series
• Publisher: Aquila Press
• Print Publication Date: 2020
• Logos Release Date: 2022
• Pages: 141
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. Hebrews › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9780949108128, 9781925879834, 9781925879841, 094910812X, 1925879836, 1925879844
• Resource ID: LLS:RTBT79HEB
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2026-06-08T20:22:06Z

About Peter Adam

Peter Adam is principal of Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. He was formerly vicar of St. Jude’s in nearby Carlton. He is the author of several books, including Hearing God's Words: Exploring Biblical Spiriality, and Speaking God’s Words: A Practical Theology of Preaching.