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Melchizedek, King of righteousness
and Salem (Peace) w/out genealogy beginning/end of life, priest forever, collected/blessed,
greater than Abraham 1-10
Perfection not attainable through
Aaron line priesthood, change in priesthood means change in law 11,12
Melchizedek from different tribe,
just as Jesus from tribe of Judah 13-15
Priest on basis of indestructible
life is priest forever, former regulation set aside, weak/useless 16-18
A better hope introduced, superior
high priest, Jesus as guarantee of better covenant, lives forever, permanent priesthood, meets our
need by His sacrifice for sin, once and for all 19-28
Jesus ministry superior to earthly
high priest in shadow (of heavenʼs superior) tabernacle, His new covenant superior with
Israel/Judah, God writes his law on peoples hearts, He is our God and we are
His people, old covenant obsolete. Chapter 8
First covenant rules, earthly
sanctuary with Holy Place and Most Holy Place 9:1-3
Incense, ark of covenant contained
manna, Aaron staff, Tablets, cherubim of the Glory overshadow atonement cover, 9: 4-5
High Priest enter earthly Most
Holy once/year, blood offered for sin of himself/people, did not clear consciences. 6-10
Jesus enters Most Holy greater
tabernacle, by own blood sacrifice, gains eternal redemption, cleansed our consciences, mediator of new
covenant 11-21
Blood of covenant necessary to
cleanse, no forgiveness without shed blood 22-24
Jesus entered heavenly Most Holy
Place once, sacrificed once to take away sin for many, will return a second time to bring salvation
25-28
Old sacrifices not sufficient,
Jesus perfect sacrifice to atone for all sin, once and for all, we are made
holy because of His obedience to do
Fatherʼs will. 10:1-14
Holy Spirit testifies to new
covenant Lord puts law in hearts and write on minds, sins/lawless acts remembered no more 14-18
Confidence by Jesus blood, new and
living way, and great high priest, draw near to God with full assurance of faith, cleansed
conscience from guilt, Let us hold to hope, encourage one another 19-25
Those who keep on sinning have no
sacrifice left, expect severe, dreadful, judgement of raging fire for enemies of God 26-31
Remember boldness of earlier days
of having light to stand ground, confidence rewarded doing the will of God, we do not shrink back
destroyed, but believe and are saved. 32-3
SS: Jesus Christ, The Greatest High Priest for Godʼs New
Covenant
CATL: Because, Jesus our high priest, cleansed us from all
sin, and intercedes on our behalf constantly, we are called to not shrink back
but persevere
A Greater High Priest Hebrews 7
Application: How does knowing Jesus is the Great High
Priest forever, comfort or encourage you?
A Greater Tabernacle Hebrews 8-9:10
Application: What might you need to take to the
heavenly Most Holy Place this week in prayer?
A Greater Sacrifice Hebrews 9:11-10:18
Application: Since we have been made holy according to
Godʼs will by the blood of Jesus sacrifice once and for all, what guilt are you
still holding onto? What sins do you think youʼve committed that Jesus will always remember or is unable to
forgive?
A Greater Confidence and Hope Hebrews 10:19-39
Application: Therefore, Who do you need to encourage
to persevere in the faith this week with your infectious confidence in Christ?
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