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Pastor Dennis & Vania Aggrey with the Christian Revival Church Association (CRCA) in Liberia, Africa.

Each week we gather into smaller groups after service to go deeper into the word of God in a more personal way in our Come For More Groups. Find the questions here for those groups or for a great time of discussion around the dinner table with your family!

Title: Our Compassionate High Priest

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Icebreaker Question

Have you ever gone through something difficult and felt relieved when someone truly understood what you were going through? What made their understanding meaningful to you?

Summary


Hebrews 5:1–10 teaches that a high priest represents people before God and understands their weaknesses. Jesus perfectly fulfills this role because He was appointed by God and experienced real human suffering, prayer, and obedience. Because of this, Christ is the compassionate and eternal High Priest who intercedes for us and allows believers to approach God with confidence.

Small Group Discussion Questions

1. Read Hebrews 5:1–3. What were the main responsibilities of a high priest in Israel, and why was it important that he came “from among men”?
2. In what ways do you see your own weaknesses helping you become more compassionate toward others?
3. Read Hebrews 5:4–6. What do the quotations from Psalm 2:7 and Psalm 110:4 reveal about Jesus’ identity and authority?
4. Read Hebrews 5:7–8. What does this passage teach us about Jesus’ prayers, suffering, and obedience during His earthly life?
5. How does knowing that Jesus experienced suffering and temptation affect the way you approach Him in prayer?
6. How should Christ’s compassion toward us shape the way we respond to other Christians who are struggling?