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June 27th, 2021

HEBREWS :: The way forward through the new covenant

June 27, 2021 • Pastor Phil Burggraff • Hebrews 8

Theme: The way forward through the new covenant
Passage: Hebrews 8:1–13

How do we benefit from Jesus as our high priest?

1. Jesus serves on our behalf in the presence of God (1–6).
a. He is seated at the right hand of God (1).
b. He serves in the true tabernacle of God (2–5).

2. Jesus mediates a new covenant relationship between us and God (6–13).
a. The problem with the old covenant:
i. It got replaced (7)
ii. (because) The people of God couldn’t remain faithful to it (8–9).
b. The better promises of the new covenant for us:
i. God enables us to accomplish his law by writing it in our hearts (10).
ii. We personally and intimately know the Lord (11).
iii. God forgives our sins completely (12).

Main Idea: Since Jesus serves as our high priest, we must look to him and him alone to usher us into the presence of God.


Application Questions:
• What implications and applications can we draw from the fact that the true tabernacle is not physical on earth but spiritual in the heavenly realm? How should this affect the way we look at the things of this world?
• Since the old covenant was faulty and required God to establish a new covenant relationship with his people, how should we look at the Old Testament, especially its laws and regulations? Are we required to keep its commandments today?
• What do the better promises, given in the new covenant as described in vv. 10–12, indicate about your relationship with God? How might these be a comfort, reassurance, and motivation in your life?
• What hinders you from looking exclusively to Jesus to provide you access to the presence of God? What do you need to do today to begin to address these hindrances?

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