In this passage, Jesus once again takes aim at the religious leaders—not merely for their rejection of Jesus, but for their refusal to believe the prophets. And later on, they rejected the apostles. And in doing so, they will take the entire nation into judgment with them.

In this passage Jesus teaches that his rejection was not a case of mistaken identity, rather it was premeditated and prophesied. God takes the most heinous acts of the most wicked men - and uses them to accomplish his purpose.

In this passage the author of Hebrew's explains how the sacrificial pictures of the old covenant came to a better and perfect realization in the sacrificial work of Jesus ratifying the new covenant.

In this passage, Jesus gives the parable of two sons. One initially rebelled, only to later repent and do the will of his father. The other gave lip-service of obedience, only to openly defy his father's command. The religious leaders were this second son, rejecting the father's will. Let this be a warning that we don't exhibit this behavior.

In this text Peter explains that believers in Jesus have been gifted eternal life and the ability to live godly lives by the divine power of God and so we should.

Here the author compares and contrasts the old, earthly, temporary tabernacle with the new, heavenly, eternal tabernacle of heaven. The new is Superior to the old all because of Christ and His completed work. Because of Him, we may enter in.

In this text, we see the heart of the religious elite exposed again as their opposition to Jesus continues to come to a head.

In this passage, Paul explains precisely what it means to live one's life "according to the flesh"

In this passage, the writer explains further why the new priesthood was needed, since there is a new covenant.

This passage contains a clear contrast of Jesus and the religious leaders in first century Israel.