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Hebrews 10:19–31 (NKJV) Jesus' death paid the price for our sins, once and for all. The previous chapters demonstrate the completed work of Christ for us. The author of Hebrews shows how the sacrificial system of Judaism was incomplete and temporary. Now, Jesus has taken our sins upon Himself, shed His blood, and washed them … Continue reading Hold Fast

Hebrews 10:11–18 (NKJV) This passage speaks to the efficacy of the sacrifice of Christ and His priesthood. The writer of Hebrews just finished a discussion of Christ's superiority to the offerings and sacrifices of the priesthood on earth. Now he turns to the finality and completion of Christ's work. 11 And every priest stands ministering daily … Continue reading One Sacrifice for Sins Forever

Hebrews 10:5–10 (NKJV) After describing the futility of the sacrifices of bulls and goats and describing the plan and purpose of God for Jesus to fulfill, the author now turns toward the prophetic fulfillment of said plan. In Jesus, the first, incomplete form of sacrifice for sin is replaced by the second, complete eternal sacrifice … Continue reading The First is Replaced by the Second

Hebrews 9:23–10:4 (NKJV) The author of Hebrews further describes the new testament in Christ by going beyond the significance of His death. In this passage, he also describes the reach and power of Christ's sacrifice and death. What animal sacrifices atoned for on a case-by-case basis, Christ atoned for once for all. 23 Therefore it was … Continue reading Christ Offered Once

Hebrews 9:16–22 (NKJV) In this passage, the writer moves from a discussion of the heavenly sanctuary and the inheritance Christ left to mankind into a legal explanation of a testament, or--in modern vernacular--a will. He seeks to help explain the need for the death of Christ for the salvation of mankind. 16 For where there is … Continue reading Without the Shedding of Blood

Hebrews 9:1–15 (NKJV) This passage addresses the comparison between the earthly sanctuary and the heavenly sanctuary. The author describes the floor plan and furniture of the earthly sanctuary, the work of the priests in the earthly sanctuary, and then the powerful imagery of the heavenly sanctuary. 1 Then indeed, even the first covenant had ordinances … Continue reading The Heavenly Sanctuary

Hebrews 8:7–13 (NKJV) The author of Hebrews has already discussed the fact that a new covenant has been brought about through Christ. In this section, he moves into a more detailed account of that covenant and a comparison to the covenant of the law. 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place … Continue reading The New Covenant

Hebrews 8:1–6 (NKJV) A new priestly order has been established through Christ. He is a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. He has no beginning or end, no father or mother, and offers sacrifices before and after the establishment of the law. Jesus has made a way for each of us through His … Continue reading Jesus the Mediator