Literary Outline of Hebrews

A   Introduction (1:1-4)

B  Jesus, higher than any angels (1:5—2:18)

C   Jesus, the faithful, enduring, and sympathetic high priest (3:1—5:10)

D   1st Exhortation (5:11—6:20)

E   Jesus, like Melchizedek (7:1-28)

F   Jesus, Perfect in Every Way (8:1—9:28)

E’   Jesus, the cause of eternal salvation (10:1-18) 

D’   2nd Exhortation (10:19-39)

C’  Enduring faith is needed (11:1—12:13)

B’   A higher, better, straight path (12:14—13:19) 

A’   Conclusion (13:20-21)