Unlocking Hebrews: Why This Book Matters for Your Faith | Insights with George Guthrie

Exploring the Language of Scripture

In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with George H. Guthrie, a leading New Testament scholar and Professor at Regent College, Vancouver, to uncover the profound significance of the Book of Hebrews for believers today.

Together, they explore how Hebrews presents Jesus as the ultimate High Priest, bridging the Old and New Testaments, and offering hope, perseverance, and clarity for the Christian life. From the transformative reality of the Incarnation to the new covenant and its implications, this episode delves deep into the theology and practical applications of Hebrews.

Whether you’re a student of Scripture, passionate about theology, or seeking ways to strengthen your faith, this conversation will inspire you to see Jesus with fresh clarity and live a life that glorifies Him.
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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
02:08 - Introducing George H. Guthrie
04:48 - How George Got Into Greek
07:39 - Two Examples Illustrate the Usefulness of Greek
14:54 - The Incarnation and Its Transformative Significance
16:17 - Why George Loves Hebrews So Much
21:07 - Orientation to Reading Hebrews for Improved Understanding
26:26 - The Key Themes of Hebrews
28:29 - Understanding Jesus' Superiority Over Angels in Hebrews
34:30 - The Rest of God and the Word’s Power in Hebrews
42:36 - Hebrews Perspective: Jesus as Messiah and High Priest
50:51 - The New Covenant and Its Implications
52:20 - God's Discipline and Esau’s Example
55:36 - Practical Lessons from Hebrews
57:44 - Living for Jesus and Glorifying Him in Our Daily Life
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Podcast Keywords:
biblical languages, New Testament, Old Testament, Christ, bible study, Relationship with God, learn biblical languages, Biblical Theology, Christianity, Covenants, New covenant, old covenant, language acquisition, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew.

Kapitel

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Introducing George H. Guthrie (00:02:08)

3. How George Got Into Greek (00:04:48)

4. Two Examples Illustrate the Usefulness of Greek (00:07:39)

5. The Incarnation and Its Transformative Significance (00:14:54)

6. Why George Loves Hebrews So Much (00:16:17)

7. Orientation to Reading Hebrews for Improved Understanding (00:21:07)

8. The Key Themes of Hebrews (00:26:26)

9. Understanding Jesus' Superiority Over Angels in Hebrews (00:28:29)

10. The Rest of God and the Word’s Power in Hebrews (00:34:30)

11. Hebrews Perspective: Jesus as Messiah and High Priest (00:42:36)

12. The New Covenant and Its Implications (00:50:51)

13. God's Discipline and Esau’s Example (00:52:20)

14. Practical Lessons from Hebrews (00:55:36)

15. Living for Jesus and Glorifying Him in Our Daily Life (00:57:44)