With this passage the author of Hebrews show his readers that their confidence and assurance rests on, "the anchor of the soul,’ the unchangeable purpose and promises of Almighty God. Keep this context in mind as you discuss the questions.

1. What purpose and promise did God make to Abraham in Genesis 12 and 22?

2. Scripture says God’s purpose is unchangeable (v. 18). Why then did God add the promise?

3. Who are the heirs of the promise? (See Galatians 3:16, 26-29; Eph. 2:11-22)

4. What is our, “strong encouragement to hold fast?”

5. How has, and how will, Almighty God fulfill and consummate His purpose and promise?

6. What topic does the author of Hebrews bring his readers back to in v. 20? Why did he make the digression at the end of chapter 5?

7. What truths about the Lord God have you learned from this passage?