Hebrews Chapter Thirteen Verses 17-25

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HEBREWS CHAPTER THIRTEEN VERSES 17-25 (USING KJ TEXT, STUDY BOOK WILL REFERENCE A DIFFERENT VERSION FOR READING)
Heb 13:17  Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. 
Heb 13:18  Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly. 
Heb 13:19  But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner. 
Heb 13:20  Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 
Heb 13:21  Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 
Heb 13:22  And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words. 
Heb 13:23  Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. 
Heb 13:24  Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you. 
Heb 13:25  Grace be with you all. Amen.
Main Point: Final words/Requests?Greetings

9. Why should we obey our Christian leaders? How should we obey them? They are keeping watch for our souls…and will be held accountable. Their decision to take up this responsibility should not be marred with stubborn attitudes or rebellious malice. “Let them do this joy and not groaning” is a causation statement directed at the fold.

10. What great teachings do you see in the writer’s benediction in verses 20-21? Note: the study book renderings have a poor translation “working in us”, should be “working in you”. The writer weaves a statement of God’s power, grace and covenant into HIM being the one who perfects our work…and if they (we) strive for that, we will please him. (A central theme)

11. Explain verse 22. This letter is full of warnings and constructive criticisms. It would be very easy for arrogance to replace an open heart. ‘Don’t become defensive” would be another way to put it. Bear it….Receive it…indicates the hard pill to swallow.

12. What happened to Timothy? Timothy was in prison, then released. This along with the greetings from “Italy” suggests this letter may have been written from Rome, to a church outside of Italy/Rome.


ADDITIONAL:
13:7 Remember your leaders
13:17 Obey your leaders
There is some evidence that maybe there was some elder bashing going on….perhaps.
More to the point is the overriding burden put on leadership by members flying off towards every weak wind of false doctrine. This sort of immaturity is the yeast that “leavens the whole loaf”.

Similar words to Paul:
“God of Peace”  5x 1 Cor 14:33, Rom 15:33, Rom 16:20, 2Cor 13:11, Phillp 4:9

“Grace…be with you all.. 5x Rom 16:24, 2Cor 13:14, Php 4:23, 2Thes 3:18, Titus 3:15

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