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Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we discuss Christ our mediator we will see the new covenant, the requirement of blood, and a better sacrifice  . . . I.  New Covenant  v.15-17 We are told that Jesus is the mediator of a new covenant Death is required to make a covenant The new covenant comes with a promise of eternal life A covenant is only valid when men are dead – This is why… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we discuss misplaced hope we will see the tabernacle, the priests work, and the priestly work of Christ . . . I.  The Tabernacle  v.1-5 – The author begins to address where Israel’s hope was – The first covenant – It had regulations of diving worship & the earthly sanctuary – There was an outer tabernacle (the Holy Place) -Behind the first veil -It contained the lampstand (minora), the table… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater!“ This morning as we discuss why the change we see our high priest, compared to earthly high priests, and why, the new covenant . . . I.  Our High Priest  v.1-3 – Seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens * Seated at the right hand – The right was considered a position of authority from which agreements were made – What hand do we… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we discuss from then to now we will see the former commandment, the former priests, and Jesus a fitting High Priest . . . I.  The Former Commandment  v.18-22 – Here the writer contrasts the former and latter commandments and how they each  affected the priests who serve under them – The former commandment was weak and useless because it made nothing perfect     – The Law –… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater This morning as we discuss Melchizedek the Shadow we will see his title and names, his greatness, and perfection required . . . I.  Title & Names  v.1-3 – This section is meant to exp how Melchizedek was a shadow of Jesus Christ – Let’s take a look at a few of the titles and names they share – Priest and King – He intercedes on our behalf. He is the king… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we discuss better things we will discover that God sees, God promises, and we can trust Him . . . I.  God Sees  v.9-12 – God is paying attention. He sees and remembers: * Your work – The things you do as you serve the Lord doesn’t escape His attention * Love you have shown toward His name – In ministering to the saints       –… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we discuss seizing the moment we will learn that we need to seize the moment to move to maturity, to be saved, and to bear fruit . . . I.  To Move to Maturity  v.1-3 – If we are going to seize the moment we must move on to maturity – We are instructed to leave the elementary teachings of Christ, which are?: Repentance from dead works –… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we discuss the high priest we will see human high priests, Christ our high priest, and learn that it’s time to grow up . . . I.  Human High Priests  v.1-4 – Appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God -Their job was to represent people to God – Can you imagine what it must have been like to be the intermediary between God and man?… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we discuss pursuing the rest of God we will look back at His rest, we will seek to enter His rest, and we will discover our confidence to enter His rest . . . I.  A Look at God’s Rest  v.8-10 – We begin with a look back at the rest of God – If Joshua had given them rest he would not have spoke of another day… Continue reading