The inferiority of earthly lambs.The priest had to offer the lambs over and over again. Hebrews 10:1-3, 11aThey could never take away sins. Hebrews 10:4, 11bThe Superiority of the heavenly Lamb.The High Priest-King came to offer himself. Hebrews 10:5-10His offering was permanent: Once for all time! Hebrews 10:12,14He is now enthroned, waiting for all His enemies to be humbled as a footstool under ...  Read More

Both Covenants & Sanctuaries had to be purified and authorized by blood.The significance of blood.There is no forgiveness without the shedding of blood. Heb. 9:22The life is in the blood. Gen. 9:4, Leviticus 17:11The Old Covenant and sanctuary. Hebrews 9:16-22Death was required to put into effect the first covenant: Animals died in place of people.Moses sprinkled everything with blood. Ex. 24:8The...  Read More

The limitations of the Old Covenant Sanctuary: Heb. 9:1-10It was an earthly sanctuary. Hebrews 9:1It was a type pointing to something greater.  9:2-5LampstandTableGolden altar of incenseArk of the CovenantGold jar of mannaAaron’s staff that buddedThe Ten CommandmentsIt was inaccessible to the people. Heb. 9:6-7It was temporary.  Heb. 9:8Its effect was external, not internal. Heb. 9:9-10The Superio...  Read More

It has a Superior High Priest: Heb. 8:1–2His moral adequacy.  v 1His finished work.  v 1His enthronement. v. 1His supreme exaltation. vv. 1–2It Is held in a Better Place: Heb. 8:3–5The earthly priest came from Levi, Jesus came from a different order for a different sanctuary. v 3The earthly sanctuary is a mere copy and shadow of the real sanctuary where Jesus serves. V 5It Is Founded on Better Pro...  Read More

The Imperfection of the Levetical Priesthood (vv. 11-19)The Greek here—εἰ μὲν οὖν τελείωσις διὰ τῆς Λευιτικῆς ἱερωσύνης ἦν—is a first-class condition, assuming it’s possible just to prove it’s not.Indestructible life - unending, unbreakable.The Superiority of Christ’s Eternal Priesthood (vv 20-25)The shift from past actions like “have been” to perfect (completed with ongoing results like “Lives fo...  Read More

The Uniqueness of Melchizedek:He was both King and Priest. Heb. 7:1a (Psalm 110)He blessed Abraham with sustaining gifts: bread and wine. Heb. 7:1b, (Genesis 14:18)He received tithes from Abraham. Heb. 7:2:a, 4-10His Name is significant: Heb. 7:2bHis name means “King of Righteousness.”And also “King of Peace.”His genealogy was different. He had no “beginning” or “end.”    Heb. 7:3APPLICATION:A new...  Read More

The marks of Spiritual Immaturity:Dullness towards the Word. Hebrews 5:11Inability to share. Heb. 5:12aA “baby food” diet. Heb 5:12b-13Unskillful in using the Word. Heb. 5:14The call to Spiritual Maturity:Don’t go backwards. 6 Foundational Truths of the Christian life. Heb 6:1-3RepentanceFaithBaptismLaying on of handsThe resurrection of the deadThe final judgmentGo forward: Heb 6:4-12A strong warn...  Read More

Jesus is our Great High PriestHe has a superior Title: GREAT High Priest. Hebrews 4:14In His person: He is both God and man.In His position: He has ascended into heaven, on a throne of grace.He has a greater ordination. Heb. 5:1; 4-6He has greater compassion and sympathy. Heb.  4:15, 5:2-3, 7-8He has a superior sacrifice. Heb. 5:3; 9-14APPLICATION: Since we have such a great High Priest let us:Hol...  Read More

Hebrews 3:7-4:13The Warning: Don’t Harden Your Heart (Vv. 3:7-19) Psalm 95The Call: Strive to Enter God’s Rest (Vv. 4:1-11)The Power: God’s Word (Vv. 12-13)"If the devil can’t make you sin, he’ll make you busy.” - ComerThe Response: A Personal ChallengeApplication:Create SpaceAsk the right questionsLook at the bigger pictureImagine if we truly lived in God’s rest.If we stopped striving and started...  Read More

Application: Fix your thoughts on Jesus continually. Hebrews 3:1Jesus is greater in His person. Hebrews 3:1-2Jesus is our Apostle: Represented God to men.Jesus is our High Priest: Now represents men to God.Application: Honor leadership appropriately, but recognize all leadership comes from Jesus and He gets the ultimate honor. Heb. 3:3Jesus is greater in His ministry: Hebrews 3:3-5God’s House:Mose...  Read More

Why Jesus took upon Himself a body of human flesh:His humanity enabled Him to regain man’s lost dominion. Hebrews 2:5-9When God created the first man and women, he gave them dominion over His creation. Gen. 1:26-31But mankind lost that dominion. Heb. 2:8, Gen. 3Jesus, the last Adam, regained that dominion, and today, everything is under His feet. Eph. 1:20-23His humanity enabled Him to bring many ...  Read More

Pay careful attention and do not drift away from:The Truth of the Message: The Gospel of Christ. Hebrews 2:1The Superiority of the Message:The law was delivered by angels. Heb. 2:2The Gospel was delivered by God Himself! Hebrews 2:3The Validation of the Message:Evidenced by signs, wonders, and miracles. Hebrews 2:4aContinued by gifts of the Holy Spirit within the body. Heb. 2:4bAPPLICATION: How do...  Read More