Hebrews 13:1-9 (NLT)

1 Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. 2 Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! 3 Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies.

4 Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery.

5 Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said,
    “I will never fail you.
      I will never abandon you.”

6 So we can say with confidence,
    “The Lord is my helper,
      so I will have no fear.
      What can mere people do to me?”

7 Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.

8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. 9 So do not be attracted by strange, new ideas. Your strength comes from God’s grace, not from rules about food, which don’t help those who follow them.

Hebrews 13:1-9 (NLT)

General Context Questions

• Who wrote this? Who is or which groups of people are involved?
• Was this written before, during, or after Jesus’ lifetime?
• Is this a narrative, a parable, a praise, a suggestion, a command, an instruction, or something else?
• Is there anything that stands out to you?
• Did anything confuse you? Were there words or phrases that didn’t make sense?

Specific Questions

• What does it mean to "show hospitality to strangers"? How can you practice this?
• Do you personally know anyone or have you heard of anyone that is in prison or being mistreated because of their faith?
• How can you not love money and still pay your bills and meet your responsibilities?
• Is there a way to grow your relationship with God without considering new ideas? Is your current understanding of God complete and accurate?
• How do you tell the difference between “strange” ideas and ideas that you simply hadn’t considered or that are different than those you currently hold?