What is Hebrews about? | September 23, 2026
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What is the overall purpose of Hebrews chapter 13 in this study?
Today is September the 23rd. What is Hebrews all about? Well, let's find out as we read the very last chapter of Hebrews, chapter 13. Let mutual affection continue. Don't neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those who are in prison as though you were in prison with them. Those who are being tortured as though you yourselves were being tortured. Let marriage be held in honor by all and let the marriage bed be kept undefiled. For God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. Keep your lives free from the love of money. Be content with what you have. For he himself has said, I will never leave you or forsake you. We can say with confidence, the Lord is my helper.
I will not be afraid.
How does the speaker describe the practical exhortations for the early church?
What can anyone do to me? Remember your leaders those who spoke the Word of God to you consider the outcome of their way of life Imitate their faith Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever Don't be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings for it's good for the heart to be strengthened by grace Not by regulations about food which have not benefited those who observe them We have an altar from which those who officiate in the tent have no right to eat. For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin are burned outside the camp. Therefore Jesus also suffered outside the city gate in order to sanctify the people by his own blood.
Let us then go to him outside the camp and bear the abuse he endured. For here we have no lasting city, but we're looking for the city that is to come. Through him then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God that is the fruit of lips that confess his name. Don't neglect to do good and to share what you have for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Obey your leaders, submit to them for they're keeping watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with sighing. for that would be harmful to you. Pray for us. We're sure that we have a good conscience desiring to act honorably in all things.
What does Leviticus 16:20‑34 teach about the Day of Atonement and the two goats?
I urge you all the more to do this so that I may be restored to you very soon. Now. May the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make you complete in everything good, so that you may do as well as he works among us that which is pleasing in his sight. Through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever. Amen. I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, bear with my word of exhortation, for I've written to you briefly. I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been set free. If he comes in time, he'll be with me when I see you. Greet all your leaders. Greet all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings. Grace be with all of you.
So here, the last chapter of the book of Hebrews, the author concludes everything. First of all, he gives general exhortations.
Why does the author compare the sacrificial goats to Jesus’ death outside the city?
Now, the exhortations specifically appear to be directed to a church that he has in mind this. apparently is not a general epistle for everyone. He does have a church in mind, one that he intends to visit. We just don't know what church it is. But look at what he tells them to do. Practice brotherly love. Be hospitable. Visit those who are in prison. Sustain those who are being tortured. Keep your marriage vows. Be content with what you have. Treat your leaders well. Don't follow false teachers. Obey your leaders and support them like Israel supported her priests.
What is the ‘sacrifice of praise’ that believers are urged to offer today?
Then he summarizes the book in just a few short verses. He talks about something that would happen once a year on the Day of Atonement. The high priest would actually atone for the sins of Israel. This is the only offering that was intended to forgive sin. It was a special occasion. It was the only time that Israel found forgiveness of her sin. Let's read about that. Leviticus 16. We'll start halfway through the chapter in verse 20 and finish with verse 34.
Leviticus 16, verses 20-34, New Revised Standard Edition When he has finished atoning for the holy place, and the tent of meeting, and the altar, he shall present the live goat, and Aaron shall lay both hands on the head of the live goat, and confess over it all the iniquities of the people of Israel, and all their transgressions, all their sins, putting them on the head of the goat, and sending it away into the wilderness by means of someone designated for the task.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the overall purpose of Hebrews chapter 13 in this study?
0:00–0:54
2
How does the speaker describe the practical exhortations for the early church?
0:54–2:39
3
What does Leviticus 16:20‑34 teach about the Day of Atonement and the two goats?
2:39–3:45
4
Why does the author compare the sacrificial goats to Jesus’ death outside the city?
3:45–4:33
5
What is the ‘sacrifice of praise’ that believers are urged to offer today?
4:33–7:05
6
How are believers instructed to pray for and support their spiritual leaders?
7:05–8:39
7
What final greetings and doxology close the book of Hebrews according to the episode?
8:39–11:23