Preparation
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Read, ponder, and pray about the following scriptures:
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a. Hebrews 1–4. Paul testifies that Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of Heavenly Father, is our Savior.
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b. Hebrews 5; 6:20; 7. Paul explains that the Melchizedek Priesthood is a part of the fulness of the gospel.
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c. Hebrews 8:1–10:18. Paul teaches that the law of Moses was the old covenant between God and his children, while the gospel of Jesus Christ is the new covenant. The old covenant was a type, or pattern, of the new covenant, but only the new covenant has the power to save.
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d. Hebrews 10:19–11:40. Paul exhorts the Saints to exercise faith in Jesus Christ so they may inherit a place in the kingdom of God.
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Additional reading: Hebrews 6; 12–13; Bible Dictionary, “Pauline Epistles: Epistle to the Hebrews,” 746–47.
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Suggestion for teaching: Be careful not to become a lecturer. Sometimes you will need to lecture briefly to present information, but lecturing loses its effectiveness when it is the only teaching method used. After you give information or explain a principle, be sure to provide opportunities for class members to respond and contribute. (See Teaching, No Greater Call [36123], pages 61–72, 89–90, 170.)