When maintaining our relationship with God, we must keep one thing in mind above all else: Gratitude is the core of a healthy relationship with God. When the Hebrews were wandering in the desert, ingratitude led them to an unnecessary additional forty years before entering their promised land. The key to gratitude is remember who God is, and all He has done.

The Vitals Of A Disciple | Part 1: Spiritual Checkup | Jason Montano by Mosaic Church

In the last chapter, the author is going to share last thoughts and short statements as a closing. From loving each other, to holy living and supporting Christian leaders, the final chapter offers us practical ways to live our lives for Christ.

In chapter 11, the “Heroes of Faith” are discussed to provide hope and encouragement to the reader. Chapter 12 begins with looking to them for encouragement, and then brings some themes about our walk with God. Looking at God’s discipline, our relationship with other believers, and our future with God for eternity, the author is bringing important last thoughts as the book is coming to a close.

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Chapter nine brings the Old Testament tabernacle to the forefront to explain how Jesus is the perfect High Priest and sacrifice. The old covenant was a place holder for when the perfect sacrifice would come, which was Jesus. He did only what he could do, which was to complete the old law to usher in the new covenant between God and humans. But it would cost the very blood of the messiah to be shed.

Chapter 7 turns our attention to a name we have already heard several times in the book of Hebrews, Melchizedek. This mysterious figure mentioned only one other time in Genesis seems to have a deep connection to proof that Jesus is the perfect High Priest, but in what ways? How can someone who seems to have such a small; role in the history of Israel have such an important role in proving the permanent and perfect priesthood of Jesus?