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
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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 6:16-20 – The Oath of God and Our Hope
We use oaths to back up our statements because the promise of a human being is not reliable enough for trust. Jesus urged His followers… Read More »Hebrews 6:16-20 – The Oath of God and Our Hope
Hebrews 5:5-10 – The Son’s Call to Priesthood
As we will see from this section, God the Father called Jesus to the honor of High Priest. The use of the name Christ instead… Read More »Hebrews 5:5-10 – The Son’s Call to Priesthood
Hebrews 5:1-4 – The Requirements for a High Priest
Hebrews 5 outlines the general qualifications for the office of high priest in Israel, shows that Jesus possessed those qualifications, and begins a warning, concluded… Read More »Hebrews 5:1-4 – The Requirements for a High Priest
Hebrews 4:11-16 – Draw Near with Confidence to the Throne of Grace
Having completed their exposition of Psalm 95 and Israel’s failure to enter rest, the writer brought this section of warning to a conclusion (vv. 12-16)… Read More »Hebrews 4:11-16 – Draw Near with Confidence to the Throne of Grace
Hebrews 2:14-18 – Jesus gives freedom over the fear of death
Having established the unity between the Son and believers, the author concludes that there are two purposes of this close identification. The Son became human… Read More »Hebrews 2:14-18 – Jesus gives freedom over the fear of death