Hebrews 13:1-4



Key Verse
Let brotherly love continue Hebrews 13:1

Opening reflection:  Have you ever loved a friend like a family member?  What caused the closeness of that relationship? 

Study Questions:

1.  What is brotherly love?  To further your study, read these cross references: Romans 12:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:9, 1 Peter 1:22, 3:8.  What seems to be easy for you in loving other Christians?  What is difficult?

2.  This passage contains 3 commands in verses 2-4.  List the commands and the corresponding reasons given for obedience.  Of the three given, which have you participated in?  In what ways are you challenged? 

3.  Read Matthew 25:35-40.  How does Jesus teaching on serving others compare to what the writer is commanding in the verses we are studying this week?  Does it change how you look at meeting other's needs?

4.  We know from Hebrews 10:34 that the recipients of the letter were compassionate towards those in prison.  Verse 3 adds that another group in need of compassion is those who are mistreated.  What is a mistreated group that you are interested in helping?  Brainstorm as a group people you would like to help and practical steps to serve them.  

5.  What is God's desire for our view of marriage?  How can you honor it as a single person?  As part of a married couple?  



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