Three Minute Thoughts

Here we see a little more detail on the difference between Jesus and the Old Testament High Priest system.

Jesus is a better more complete version of what the old covenant was trying to do but couldn't accomplish.

The story of Melchizedek is an interesting one for sure. Not many details but a lot of similarities are drawn here.

Building on the basics of faith is essential, but we need to have the basics down cold.

What's the function of the high priest and how is Jesus better than the rest?

Jesus has completed everything so that we can rest. Now he is our High Priest who stands between us and the judgment of God.

Jesus is greater than every example we can have in life.

The writer to the Hebrews here pulls the Old Testament promises of God and shows how Jesus fulfills them in his suffering and in his glory.

The writer to the Hebrews reminds us that Jesus was far more than just a really good guy who did some really great things.

Paul arrives in Rome and makes his defense. He doesn't sugar coat the message or change the story. He's honest, blunt and at some points a bit harsh but always true.