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The author of Hebrews says that Jesus is the “Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.” At first glance this sounds offensive to the old covenant, as if it was in error or was without effect but that is neither the truth about the covenant or about what the author is...

The explanation of Jesus as our Great High Priest reaches it’s pinnacle in these verses closing out chapter 7 and entering into chapter 8. Jesus’ eternal, unending, unchanging priesthood has given Him the power and authority to “save to the uttermost” through His sacrifice and his constant intercession. Our salvation is described as “all complete and...

Chapter 7 of the book of Hebrews harkins back to a point that the author was attempting to make in chapter 5. In 5:9-11 the author wrote “And having been perfected, He [Jesus] became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, called by God as High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek,...

The first two verses of this week’s study are a parable of sorts that illustrates what was taught in the first six verses of the chapter. This parable brings to a close what had been a healthy rebuke for immaturity and the sad truth that there are some that fall away. The author then shows us...

In chapter 5, after declaring Jesus’ superiority as our High Priest, the author then admonishes the readers for their immaturity and then calls them to move forward into “perfection” (which means completion or maturity). There is great danger in immaturity, first of all, it leads to ineffectiveness, those who should be teachers continue to be...

The fifth chapter of Hebrews continues the teaching of Jesus as our High Priest. The first verses show the requirements of a priest and then declare Jesus as the High Priest by appointment of the Father. From that declaration the author takes the readers into the Garden of Gethsemane to see Jesus’ night of travailing...

The original readers of the letter to the Hebrews would have found incredible weight in the reality that Jesus was their eternal High Priest. I don’t believe that weight should be lost on us either. The high priest was chosen by God as an intermediary between Him and man. Sin required that we have an advocate,...

Sometimes the most familiar verses of Scripture are the ones we need to study the closest to be reminded of how much power and richness they hold. This week’s study concentrates on two simple verses that hold incredible weight and purpose. The author of Hebrews has implored His readers to “be diligent (make every effort)...

Hebrews 4 continues where the third chapter left off, using Psalm 95 as a warning and motivation to walk in faith and not allow unbelief to turn into disobedience. We are again jolted to reality by seeing that the generation of Israel that left Egypt but never entered the Promised Land fell short because of...

I don’t like to be reminded of things. For some reason I have often chosen to view reminders as acts of distrust rather than encouragement. My wife will remind me of something and my response will be “I didn’t forget” rather than “thanks for the encouragement”. It is really a terrible trait and I have...