Hebrews Chapter 9 Overview
Brief Outline: chapter nine draws comparisons and contrasts between the Levitical ritual and the priestly work of Christ. The rituals of the old covenant were… Read More »Hebrews Chapter 9 Overview
Hebrews 9 discussion
Hebrews 9:23-28 – The superiority and permanence of Christ’s sacrifice
Jesus’ sacrifice never needs repetition. Verses 15–22 show that the old covenant demanded the use of blood for purification. Earthly things needed purification by external… Read More »Hebrews 9:23-28 – The superiority and permanence of Christ’s sacrifice
Hebrews 9:15-22 – Eternal Redemption through the Blood of Christ
Death is necessary to validate the new covenant. The author has made it clear that Christ’s death has instituted a better covenant (vv. 11–15) which… Read More »Hebrews 9:15-22 – Eternal Redemption through the Blood of Christ
Hebrews 9:11-14 – Christ cleanses our sins
To set the context, let’s remember in 9:1-10, the author talks about a superior sanctuary. Now this superior sanctuary is kind of backwards and forwards.… Read More »Hebrews 9:11-14 – Christ cleanses our sins
Hebrews 9:1-5 – The Furniture of the Tabernacle
The Christian is a citizen of two worlds, the earthly and the heavenly. We must render to Caesar (or the government) the things that are… Read More »Hebrews 9:1-5 – The Furniture of the Tabernacle