Relevant Verses: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 8

Leading Question: Is the covenant described in Hebrews 8 a brand new one, or a renewed covenant as it is Jeremiah 31?

Hebrews 8:8-12 is a straightforward quotation of the New Covenant promise in Jeremiah 31:31-34. But by placing it in a new setting, Hebrews contrasts the Old and New covenants rather than seeing them as complementary. In short, Jeremiah breathes continuity and renewal, Hebrews announces contrast and obsolescence.

Question: Are there any clues in Hebrews that the author is taking a different approach than is found in Jeremiah?

Hebrews 8:6-13: But Jesus has now obtained a ...