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
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Hebrews 8 Chapter Summary
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
Hebrews 8:7-13 – A New Covenant
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
Hebrews 8:4-6 – A More Excellent Ministry
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
Hebrews 8:1-3 – It all led up to this
In chapter 7, the writer had considered the superiority of the new priesthood. It follows that such a priesthood must have a superior priestly ministry.… Read More »Hebrews 8:1-3 – It all led up to this
Hebrews Chapter 7 Review
Chapter breakdown: The greatness of Melchizedek: A Biblical Example of a High Priest (7:1–10). Melchizedek is presented as a high priest who continually remained to… Read More »Hebrews Chapter 7 Review
Hebrews 7:26-28 – The Superiority of Christ’s Character
In this section, Christ is seen as being superior to the Aaronic priesthood because He is perfect forever. Priests were to offer sacrifices for themselves… Read More »Hebrews 7:26-28 – The Superiority of Christ’s Character
Hebrews 7:20-25 – Christ Replaces the Old Priesthood
If, as the author has shown, Melchizedek was greater than Levi (vv. 4–10) and the new priesthood necessarily dissolves the old (vv. 11–19), then the… Read More »Hebrews 7:20-25 – Christ Replaces the Old Priesthood
Hebrews 7:11-19 – Christ Replaces the Old Priesthood
Having established Melchizedek’s greatness both personally and in comparison with Abraham and Levi, the writer was ready for a new point. This superiority was needed,… Read More »Hebrews 7:11-19 – Christ Replaces the Old Priesthood
Hebrews 7:4-10 – The Proof of Melchizedek’s Greatness
In verses 4 to 25 a logical argument is developed. The major premise is clear: the order of Melchizedek is greater than the Aaronic order. … Read More »Hebrews 7:4-10 – The Proof of Melchizedek’s Greatness