Theme: The way forward through Christ’s sacrifice
Passage: Hebrews 9:1–28

Notice two aspects of Christ’s sacrificial work for us:
1. Christ ministers to give us an eternal redemption (1–14).
His ministry in contrast to the ministry under the old covenant:
a. He has entered the actual Holy of Holies.
b. He has offered His own blood to cleanse our consciences.
c. He has enabled us to serve the living God.

2. Christ mediates a new covenant to give us an eternal inheritance (15–28).
a. His death inaugurated a new covenant (16–18).
b. His blood provides true forgiveness for our sins (19–22).
c. His revelation brings us salvation (23–28).

Main Idea: Our way forward has been paved in the blood of Jesus Christ.


Application Questions:
• Why do you think that there is such a heavy emphasis on blood and sacrifice both in the old covenant as well as the new? Could God forgive sins without blood and sacrifice? Why or why not?
• How does the blood of Christ purify our conscience (v. 14)? As a believer do you think of yourself as possessing a pure conscience, and why is this important? What is the result of having a pure conscience?
• What is the eternal inheritance that Christ has promised (v. 15)?
• What does this passage teach you about the forgiveness of your sins? How should this affect the way that we act and think about sin?
• In what ways does this passage motivate you to serve God?