The author of Hebrews reminds us that God found no pleasure in the sacrifices of the Old Covenant, for these were merely a shadow that pointed to Christ’s final and sufficient sacrifice on the cross. May we then, as the people of God, learn to rest in the glorious truth that Christ has taken away sins “once for all.”

The author of Hebrews reminds us that Jesus’ death on the cross put away our sins “once and for all.” What a reminder this is—that followers of Jesus can trust that our sin has been removed forever! We may work to remind ourselves of this truth more and more as the day of Christ’s return draws near.

Jesus has promised to always be with us, and isn’t only present during our trials, but also embodies peace that transcends our circumstances. Just as we recognize that as the disciples faced a literal storm, we encounter figurative storms in our lives. As the ruler over the storms, He instills a peace that is rooted in His divine authority and we find strength in being anchored to Him.

Jesus, as the high priest and mediator of a new covenant, has secured the will of an eternal inheritance for believers through His death and resurrection. As inheritors of Jesus’ will, we have been given all because we have been given Him and His kingdom. We are already recipients of this inheritance, no matter our circumstances, and therefore, always have reason for hope.

The author of Hebrews reminds us that our forgiveness, redemption, and future resurrection has been purchased by the blood of Christ and Christ alone. This reality pushes us to continually choose life! Not out of obligation, but in great joy—knowing that our conscience has been cleared—that we may serve the living God.

The author to the Hebrews contrasts the old covenant with the new, helping us see that Jesus offers a better promise and covenant through the gospel. Through Jesus and Him alone, rather than old covenant rituals or our own performance, we can confidently access the presence of God now and forever.

The New Covenant, established and obtained by Jesus, is superior to the Old Covenant because of its unconditional nature and the inside-out, transforming power of the Spirit. Followers of Jesus may find themselves in a dangerous chapter, but are always in a safe story because of the eternal covenant of Christ.

As the people of God in a new and better covenant, the authors of Hebrews remind us of the glorious truth that we have a high priest in Jesus. One who sits at the right hand of the Father in Heaven and who daily intercedes, prays, and ministers on our behalf.

To be immersed in the way of Jesus is to be ‘all in’ on the teachings of Jesus. “It is no longer we who live, but Christ who lives in us.” Christ declared it is impossible to serve both God and money. We then, as followers of Christ, have the opportunity to shove back the gates of hell not only by how we live, speak, and walk–but by how we spend. ‘For where our treasure is, there will our hearts be also.’

The Bible is clear, eternity is much longer than we can imagine and much more real than the reality we currently experience. Because of this, The New Testament calls us to live our lives on earth in light of the eternal life and inheritance that awaits us. Every follower of Jesus must take the time to consider how they may steward their relationships, resources, and circumstances for the glory of God and the good of His people.