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”?

Paul says to entertain strangers and those in bonds.

• How is marriage looked upon?

Paul states that marriage is honorable and the bed undefiled

• What warnings are given about covetousness?

The warning is that we need not to covet because the Lord will never leave us.

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

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever

• How are we sanctified?

We are sanctified through the blood of Christ.

• How do we respond to those who rule over us?

We need to obey them that rule over us and to submit ourselves to them.

• Who did Paul ask the people to pray for?

Good conscience, live honestly,