Fellowship Baptist Church Kilgore, Texas

07/15/2026

Fellowship Baptist Church Senior Sunday School Class will be in Hebrews 9:11-15. Here is a preview of what we will discuss.
Think of the many kinds of agreements, or covenants, that people enter into. We make countless one-to-one verbal agreements. We express marriage vows in the presence of witnesses. We sign mortgage agreements that are spelled out in minute detail in written documents. We take oaths to tell the truth in court or to protect and defend our nation. As a nation, we enter into economic and political treaties with other nations. And the list goes on.
What is required to ratify an agreement-that is, to put it into effect? It might be something as simple as a nod or a handshake. Most legal agreements nowadays require the signatures of all parties involved, and some agreements require the added signature and seal of a notary. We speak of such agreements as being "signed, sealed, and delivered." Once in force, they govern the actions of the signers.
Covenants in Old Testament times were enacted in some interesting ways. The rainbow sealed a covenant between God and Noah (see Gen. 9:12-13). Male circumcision was the sign of God's
covenant with Abraham and his descendants (see Gen. 17:10-14). Jacob and his uncle, Laban, ratified an agreement by setting up a mound of stones (see Gen. 31:44-48). Jonathan, King Saul's son,
ratified a covenant of beloved friendship with David by giving David his personal robe and military attire, including his sword and bow (see 1 Sam. 18:3-4).
The writer of Hebrews urged his readers to realize that being a Christian meant being a "signer" to a covenant beyond compare. In the Bible passage for this session, we learn the nature of that new
covenant and how God put it into effect
UNDERSTAND THE CONTEXT of Hebrews 8:11-15
The Old Testament tabernacle and the atonement sacrifice offered there served as starting points for the writer of Hebrews to explain the new covenant in Jesus Christ and His once-for-all sacrifice. Mentioning the tabernacle was helpful, because it was a respected place of worship in Israelite history. The readers of Hebrews, with their background in .Judaism (see p. 6 for dotted words), were intimately familiar with it. The writer showed that the animal sacrifices offered at the tabernacle never had the power in themselves break sin's curse or transform the human heart. Only the precious blood of Christ could make the removal of our sin possible (9:1-15).
Then the writer drew upon the analogy of a last will and testament show that Christ had to die in order for believers to receive the inheritance God promised them. The writer followed the same line of reasoning when he insisted that blood had to be shed in order for sins to be forgiven. That's why only the shed blood of Jesus can break sin's curse and restore the sinner to a right relationship with God. Christ's sacrifice has removed believers' sin-debt once and for all (9:16-28).
Pointing to the tabernacle once more, the writer of Hebrews warned again that animal sacrifices can never take away our sins. Christ's death on the cross was the only sufficient sacrifice. God's righteousness demanded a qualified sacrifice for mankind's sin, but animal sacrifices were unable to provide a changed heart. However, Christ's perfect sacrifice on the cross accomplished God's will by making atonement for our sin. The writer went on to validate his assertion about Jesus with Scripture passages that clearly affirm God's way of forgiveness (10:1-18).
Come and join us and learn more about the Bible. There is always plenty of good coffee and wonderful fellowship. We begin each Sunday at 10:00 am.

07/05/2026

UNDERSTAND THE CONTEXT of Hebrews 8:1-13 Jesus established a new covenant based upon God's good promises.

The writer of Hebrews spent a great deal of time in the middle section of his book explaining the ministry of Jesus as the believer's Great High Priest. In 8:1-6, the writer emphasized the main point of his effort. Jesus is now and forever seated at the right hand of the Father in heaven. He is in the true sanctuary of God, in the immediate presence of the Heavenly Father. His ministry of advocating for
believers is unending. For this reason, the new covenant in Christ is vastly better than the earthly priesthood and temple rituals. Those were never more than shadows of the salvation that comes in Christ.
In 8:7-13, the writer took his readers back into the Old Testament and to a Scripture in which God promised that a new covenant would one day be established. Through the prophet Jeremiah, God had declared that the old covenant made through Moses would one day pass off the scene. It had proved to be inadequate, not because of anything lacking in God but because of the Israelites' constant disobedience. The people needed more than rules to live by. They needed heart transformation. That trans-formation required a new and better covenant.
Come Sunday July 12th at 10:00 am, in Fellowship Baptist Church's fellowship hall and we will discuss this context in depth. Coffee and fellowship in abundance.

06/30/2026

FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH SENIOR ADULT'S SUNDAY SCHOO LESSON ON UNDERSTAND THE CONTEXT of Hebrews 7:23-28

For the writer of Hebrews, Abraham was a case study of one whose faith and actions in Old Testament times pointed to Jesus' superiority as the believer's High Priest. By reflecting on God's dealings with Abraham, the readers could gain fresh confidence that God always keeps His promises.
God made a promise of descendants to Abraham and guaranteed it with an oath. Abraham found that God kept His promise. Likewise, the fulfillment of God's promise of salvation in Christ gives hope to believers as they face tough times. God made a promise that Jesus' ministry as High Priest would be similar in type to that of the Old
Testament priest Melchizedek (see 6:13-20).
The writer went into rich detail as he explained the ways that the ministry of Melchizedek foreshadowed Jesus' ministry as High Priest for believers (see 7:1-10). Drawing from Genesis 14:18-20 and Psalm 110:4, the writer described Melchizedek as a priest of God Most High. He was also the king of Salem, a name meaning "peace."
The Scriptures provide no genealogy for Melchizedek, and for this reason he foreshadowed the eternal nature of Jesus the Son of God. In addition, Abraham gave a tithe offering to God through Melchizedek, an act that preceded the Levitical priesthood by hundreds of years. Thus Melchizedek represented a prior and superior priesthood to that represented in Judaism. He foreshadowed the ministry of Jesus as believers' Great High Priest. Thus for a believing Jew to return to Judaism was to go back to an inferior priesthood.
The writer then made a carefully reasoned argument concerning the uniqueness and superiority of Jesus' ministry as High Priest (see 7:11-28). He began by questioning why a new and greater High Priest would be needed if the Levitical priesthood established in the law provided eternal salvation. The fact that Jesus was born of the tribe of Judah and not of the tribe of Levi indicated that God was doing something new and better in Jesus. Similar to the ministry of Melchizedek, Jesus' ministry as High Priest wasn't based on the law of Moses but on the power of an indestructible life. Therefore, Jesus established in Himself a new and better covenant. He is the Great High Priest to which the law of Moses could only point.
Unlike the Levitical priests of Judaism, Jesus lives forever and is always able to save those who come to God through Him. Jesus doesn't have to offer sacrifices for Himself because He lived a sinless life. He doesn't have to offer sacrifices repeatedly because He gave Himself on the cross as the once-for-all sacrifice. This is the reason Christians proclaim that Jesus is the only One who can save us.
How is your life different because Jesus saved you? What would the world be like if Jesus didn't have the ability to save people who turned to Him in faith?
Join us next Sunday July 5 @ 10:00am for great fellowship and an in-depth discussion over Hebrews 7:23-28 written by Dr. David Jeremiah.

06/26/2026

06/21/2026

DON'T WALK AWAY-Hebrews 6:1-8
UNDERSTAND THE CONTEXT of Sunday, June 28th, 2026, Senior Sunday School Class Lesson

The writer of Hebrews contended that by now his readers should have been much more mature in the faith than they were acting (see 5:11-14). He compared them to infants whose diet consists only of milk rather than solid food. Many of the first readers of Hebrews were acting so spiritually immature they still needed to be fed only the "milk" of God's Word. In the writer's judgment, they should have been mature enough by that time to teach others. Instead, they were stuck in spiritual kindergarten, still in need of mastering the ABCs of the Christian gospel.
The time had come for these believers to move on toward maturity in Christ. That's the urgent message the writer of Hebrews wanted to impress on those who were wavering in faith. Some readers
gave the distinct impression that they were considering a return to Judaism. They needed to understand how unthinkable that would be. They needed to give attention instead to their growth as followers of Christ. Their disobedience would be an insult to Christ. They would find themselves experiencing the judgment of God and missing His wonderful blessings (see 6:1-8).
The readers of Hebrews needed to choose the right path to walk. I they took the path of obedience to Christ, they would hold fast to their faith in Him. Moreover, they would continue to express their for Him by caring for one another. Their diligence in service add certainty to the hope they shared in Christ (see 6:9-12).
If, however, they continued to walk down the path of disobedience, they could expect to be held accountable for their rebellion against God. He would judge them because they were trampling on the gift of salvation and grieving the Holy Spirit who had been gracious to them (see 10:26-31). They should have felt terrified to put themselves in that position!
Everyone is welcome to join us and Worship God thru these lessons. Great fellowship and coffee.

06/14/2026

SECURED WITH CONFIDENCE
Through his sacrifice, Jesus secured our salvation

UNDERSTAND THE CONTEXT of Hebrews 4:14-5:6
Building on his stern warning in chapter 3 about the consequences of unbelief, the writer of Hebrews urged his readers to make every effort to use of to enter the "Sabbath rest" that God promised His people (see 4:9-11). This rest is patterned after God's work in creation. In six days, God created the universe and all within it; on the seventh day, He rested. This rest was not a retirement to a heavenly lounge chair. Rather, it was God's full enjoyment of and interaction with all He had created. blessed the seventh day and declared it holy (see Gen. 2:1-3).
In Old Testament times, the Israelites observed weekly Sabbaths as well as a few special Sabbaths throughout the year. One of the most important was the Sabbath connected with the Day of Atonement. On this one day each year the Israelite high priest made an atoning offering before the Lord to cover the people's sins (see Lev. 16:29-34).
The writer of Hebrews drew upon this background to exhort his readers to cling to their confession of Christ. God was refining them through their trials, walking with them, and guiding them toward His promise of eternal rest. The writer passionately urged his readers not to miss out on the full enjoyment of abundant life in Christ. To
live in disobedience was to invite God's judgment. God knew His people perfectly, because His Word pierced even the secret places in their hearts. Nothing could be hidden from Him (see Heb. 4:7-13).
Jesus' ministry as the believer's Great High Priest is mentioned in the Book of Hebrews as early as chapter 1, verse 3. There the writer spoke of the Son having purged, or made purification for, sins. This was a reference to Christ's death on the cross, the once-and-for-all atoning sacrifice that only the Great High Priest could offer. In 2:17 and 3:1, the writer explained how the Son took on human nature to identify fully with those He came to save. Then in 4:14-5:10, the description of Jesus' ministry as High Priest comes into full focus. Because of who Jesus is and what He did on the cross, and because of His resurrection, Jesus' ministry as High Priest is eternal! Rather than drifting from Christ, believers can confidently approach the throne of grace at any time and for every need.
Make plans to join Fellowship Baptist Church's Senior Adult Sunday School this next Sunday, June 21st, class at 10:00 am . We are located on 318 Rice Road in Liberty City, Tx. We will have a lot of fellowship and coffee with a lesson written by Rev. David Jeremiah.

06/13/2026

WATCH OUT!! Session 4
FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
LIBERT CITY, TEXAS
SENIOR SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
Remember that at least some of the first readers of the Book of Hebrews were believers who came to Christ out of a background of .Judaism. They were steeped in Old Testament understanding. When they heard the gospel, they believed in Jesus as Messiah and Lord. Now, however, their confession of Christ had begun to prove costly. They encountered hostility from some quarters. They suffered hardships because of their faith. Therefore, some of them had stopped gathering with other believers for worship for fear of being identified and targeted as Christians. They showed signs of retreating from their confession of Christ.
From the very first words of his epistle, the writer of Hebrews urged these faltering believers to consider carefully who Jesus is. Jesus is the Divine Son of God (1:1-3) who vastly outranks the angels (1:4-14). Yet Jesus also took on human nature to provide a great salvation that must not be neglected (2:1-18)
Hebrews shows Jesus to be the full and final revelation of God to the world. The writer didn't discount the prophets, angels, Moses, or Old Testament worship and sacrifice. God had spoken through those means in the past. Yet they only foreshadowed what Jesus Christ did by coming in the flesh, dying on the cross, and rising from the dead. The writer used not only Old Testament imagery (3:1-6) but also quotations of Old Testament Scripture (3:7-11) to warn believers in his day not to be drawn into a state of fear and retreat. They needed to encourage one another daily to firmly hold to their confession Jesus (3:12-19).
Please come and hear the rest of the story, Sunday, June 14th @10:00 am at 389 Rice Road, Liberty City, Texas. Good Fellowship and coffee served. Marvin Camp, 903-235-0490

04/04/2026

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