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No Takebacks
In verses 4-6, we’re reminded that rejecting the gift of the Holy Spirit is very serious.
Secondary
In verses 1-3, the author says it is time to move beyond elementary teachings about Christ. The next few paragraphs will go deeper.
Comparison
In verses 13-14, the author compares mature to immature believers.
Maturity
In verse 12, the Hebrews are encouraged to grow up.
Melchizedek
In verses 8-11, we’re reminded that Jesus humbled himself.
Jesus the Perfect High Priest
I find verses 5-7 quite puzzling.
It sounds very much like Jesus is being treated as human, not divine, in this section.
Only his Father could save him from death.
Humble High Priests
High priests are humble, we read in verses 1-4, because they’ve faced the same temptations as the rest of us.
Summary of Hebrews 5
Melchizedek and Solid Food
Biggest Fan
In verses 14-16, we’re told that Jesus is our biggest fan, our greatest advocate.
