The Old Covenant was temporary until Jesus established the New Covenant or agreement with humanity. Hebrews 8:13 When God speaks of a “new” covenant, it means he has made the first one obsolete. It is now out of date and will soon disappear. [1] Many people confuse the terms Old Covenant and Old Testament. The Old …
As you read through the Old Testament, it points to Jesus, the final sacrifice. In the Old Testament, the sacrificial system required animal sacrifices to provide a temporary covering for sins. This foreshadowed the perfect and complete sacrifice of Jesus. God’s word in Hebrews 9:22 tells us that animal sacrifice was essential because there is …
The writer of Hebrews shows us Christ, the mediator priest. We generally picture a mediator as one who helps solve contract disputes. A mediator occupies a middle position to intervene and bring agreement between two conflicted parties. When we hear the word “priest,” we may think of a Catholic or Episcopalian priest. Perhaps we think …
The writer of Hebrews infers that the Temple and its items are copies of things in heaven. Hebrews 9: 11 So Christ…has entered that greater, more perfect Tabernacle in heaven, which was not made by human hands and is not part of this created world… 23 That is why the Tabernacle and everything in it, which were …
The writer of Hebrews warned: don’t go with the flow. The readers of the letter were under persecution to return to Judaism. They wouldn’t have oppression from the government or their Jewish family if they returned to Mosaic law. It would be easy to go with the flow and avoid persecution. The writer had just …
Who are angels? What is their purpose in the Kingdom of God? Hebrews gives us insight into the purpose and ministry of angels. Hebrews 1:14 Therefore, angels are only servants—spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation. [1] God created angels who are different from human beings to minister to those who one day …
Jesus is greater than angels because He is God. John 1:1 In the beginning the Word (Jesus) already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He existed in the beginning with God. 3 God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. [1] Angels are mighty and fantastic, but the …
Jesus cleanses us from our sins as we place our faith in Him and ask for forgiveness. To cleanse is to wash and clean something dirty. Our sins make us unclean. But we become a new person when God forgives us and the Holy Spirit comes to live inside us. 1 John 1:7 But if we …
Jesus sustains everything with His mighty power. Are you worn out or feel you can’t take one more step along your faith journey? Life is more of a marathon than a sprint, and we need to nurture ourselves with God’s Word, prayer, and worship so the Lord can sustain us. Psalm 3:5 I lie down …
The author of Hebrews begins the letter by reminding the readers that God speaks in various ways. Hebrews 1:1 Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets.[1] These people knew Scripture and would remember Isaiah 6 and how God had called Isaiah through a vision. God met …