We conclude our summer study of the book of Hebrews. Chapter 13 offers practical advice for Christian living, encouraging love, hospitality, compassion, and faithfulness, and urges us to honor our leaders, reject false teachings, and offer continual praise to God.

Hebrews Chapter 12 encourages us to persevere in our faith, like a race that must be run with endurance, as we look to Jesus as the ultimate example of perseverance and faithfulness. 

Hebrews 11:1 (NRSV) - Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Christ's sacrifice is the ultimate and final offering for sins, surpassing the old covenant's repeated sacrifices. As believers, we are encouraged to draw near to God with faith, hold unwaveringly to hope, and support one another in love and good deeds.

While the old covenant involved rituals and sacrifices in an earthly tabernacle, the new covenant is fulfilled through Christ's eternal sacrifice in the heavenly sanctuary, offering a permanent redemption. Christ's sacrifice surpasses the old covenant's temporary measures, purifying believers' consciences and granting access to God's presence.

Where is your old iPhone? The device that always clung to your side was quickly replaced by your new phone, the old discarded into a drawer somewhere. So it goes with the New Covenant. The old is set aside when the new arrives. 

Hebrews Chapter 7 discusses the superiority of Jesus' priesthood over the Levitical priesthood. Jesus is a high priest in the order of Melchizedek, a unique and eternal priesthood that surpasses the traditional Levitical priesthood established under the Mosaic Law.

Pastor Paul Spaulding joins us to preach on Hebrews chapter 6. 

Listen as we discover the High Priest who we can body approach. 

We continue our study of the book of Hebrews by talking about our desire to judge one another and celebrating God's perfect judgement. We also talk about how the Word of God cuts off our desire to save ourself and we can have true rest.