Hebrews
Reading Plan and Resources
How to Read
Follow these simple steps to P.R.A.Y. through the book of Philippians
As you come to Jesus with your Bible open, remember He is with you. Jesus is at work in you and around you, and He wants to speak to you.
Pray a Prayer of Approach–
“Jesus, I’m here to meet with you;
Help me be still and become more aware of your presence.
Jesus, I want to hear from you;
What do you want to show me?”
1. Pause
Read slowly. Look for places where your heart is stirred – linger there and re-read.
If there is an idea or phrase that sticks out to you, notice what it is saying.
Chew on it with Jesus, noticing how the words impact you.
2. Read & Reflect
Ask Jesus what he’s showing you:
“Jesus, what are you showing me; why is this important to me?”
“Jesus, is there something you want me to know or do?”
Ask Jesus how to respond:
“Jesus, how can I say ‘yes’ to what you are doing in my life?”
There might be something you can confess, ask Jesus to do, or thank God for… do it!
3. Ask
Pray a Prayer of Submission–
“Jesus, help me to carry more awareness of your presence into my day. Thank you for speaking to me. Spirit, transform me as I follow and respond. Father I yield myself to your loving care; lead me today to love you and love others.”
4. Yield
Not what you expected?
If nothing stirred you, or you feel disconnected, pray to commit yourself to waiting for Jesus to reveal himself to you more this day – he will use this time and what you’ve read.
“Jesus, I trust that you will go with me and have more to show me. Show me if there is anything in the way of hearing you more clearly. Use what I have read and prayed to draw me close to you; I wait and watch for you”
Go Deeper
Take things to the next level
God loves to use other people in His family to help us discern what he’s showing us.
1. Talk about what God is showing you with others in community.
2. Help each other grow into your ‘yes’ to Jesus with encouragement and support.
3. Pray for each other, read the Bible together, and listen to Jesus together.
Each Sunday, we will focus on a big idea that Jesus is drawing us into, but God wants to talk to us one-on-one and has more to show us beyond our Sunday teachings.
Spend time with Jesus in Hebrews each week, and see what else he has for you!
To see where each week’s section of Hebrews connects to the whole and what big ideas and formation keys you should look for, refer to the Reading Plan Outline.
Reading Plan
More Resources
Hebrews: Grace and Gratitude
David A. deSilva
The Book of Hebrews helps us see the connection between God’s grace in our lives and the call to invest ourselves in God’s mission in the world. In doing so, we express gratitude for the salvation we have received and respond to God’s grace by being faithful to the One who delivers us.
In Hebrews: Grace and Gratitude, author and New Testament scholar David deSilva takes you through a study of Hebrews, tracing the themes of grace and gratitude through this unique New Testament book. In the Book of Hebrews, you will discover a bold perspective on who Jesus is and what he has done, as well as a powerful reflection on the meaning and significance of his death and resurrection in light of the Old Testament. As you read and study this letter, you will receive a deeper appreciation for the salvation we have received through Christ and hear afresh God’s call to a life of gratitude and faithfulness.
*Physical copies can also be purchased at The Cafe on Sundays
To help you get oriented before you read, check out this introduction to Hebrews by the Bible Project.
For an even more in-depth look at the book of Hebrews, check out the Hebrews Course from Biblical Training.