The High Priest and the Inner Room Scripture: Hebrews 9:6-10(NIV) 6 When everything had been arranged like this, the priests entered regularly into the outer room to carry on their ministry. 7 But only the high priest entered the inner room...
The Earthly Tabernacle Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-5(NIV) 1 Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. 2 A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand and the table with its consecrated...
The New Covenant in Jesus Scripture: Hebrews 8:7-13(NIV) 7 For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another. 8 But God found fault with the people and said: “The days are...
A Shadow of What is in Heaven Scripture: Hebrews 8:3-6(NIV) 3 Every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, and so it was necessary for this one also to have something to offer. 4 If he were on earth, he would not be a...
Jesus is the True Tabernacle Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-2(NIV) 1 Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, 2 and who serves in the...
Christ is Better Scripture: Hebrews 7:20-28(NIV) 20 And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath, 21 but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind...
A Better Hope Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-19(NIV) 11 If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people established that priesthood—why was there still need for another...
Who is Melchizedek? Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10(NIV) 1 This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him, 2 and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First...
God’s Solemn Promises Scripture: Hebrews 6:16-20(NIV) 16 People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument. 17 Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his...
God's Promise of Abraham's Descendants Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-15(NIV) 13 When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, 14 saying, “I will surely bless you and give you...