The tenth chapter of Hebrews emphasizes the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, in contrast with the imperfect sacrifices that were offered under the Old Covenant.… Read More »Hebrews 10:1-4 – A Reminder of Sins Every Year
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
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
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
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
In verses 6-10 the service of the Tabernacle is discussed. Every morning and evening the priests entered the holy place to burn incense on the… Read More »Hebrews 9:6-10 – The Ineffective Ceremonies
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
High level review: Chapter 7 of Hebrews emphasizes the prayers and perfect character of Jesus our High Priest. Chapter 8 summarizes the significance of these… Read More »Hebrews 8 Chapter Summary
Before we examine the “better promises” of the New Covenant, we must settle another matter. We must not conclude that the existence of the New… Read More »Hebrews 8:7-13 – A New Covenant
In this section, we see verse four emphasizing the place where the Lord Jesus ministers. It is not on earth where priests already function. Furthermore,… Read More »Hebrews 8:4-6 – A More Excellent Ministry