Sermon Outline:

Big Idea: Do not neglect so great a salvation: Jesus has restored humanity’s purpose through His life, death, and resurrection, bringing us to glory.

1. The Promise of Restored Rule (5-8a).
2. The Path to Glory (8b-13).
3. The High Priest Who Saves (14-18).

Bible Fellowship Group Study Questions:

1. Hebrews 2:5–8 speaks about humanity's restored rule through Christ. What areas of your life might need restoration to align with God’s purpose for your dominion under His reign? How can you practically live out this restored rule in your daily interactions or decisions?
2. Verse 9 highlights Jesus as the one crowned with glory because of His suffering. How does Jesus’ willingness to taste death for you influence your trust in Him during personal trials or suffering?
3. Verse 10 calls Jesus the founder of salvation, made perfect through suffering. In what ways can you see God using your own suffering to shape you into the image of Christ? How can you trust His purpose in this process?
4. Verses 11–13 affirm that Jesus is not ashamed to call believers His brothers and sisters. How does this truth impact your sense of identity and worth? What practical steps can you take to live confidently as a member of God’s family?
5. Verses 14–15 show that Jesus defeated the power of death and delivered us from lifelong slavery to its fear. How can you apply this truth to specific fears or uncertainties in your life today? What does trusting Jesus for your ultimate security look like in practice?
6. Verses 17–18 reveal Jesus as the merciful and faithful high priest who understands our temptations. How does knowing that Jesus sympathizes with your weaknesses encourage you to approach Him in prayer and depend on Him for help?