Intro:
Jesus Ministers Because He is a Better Priest Heb 7
Jesus Ministers on a Better Covenant Heb 8
Jesus Ministers in a Better Sanctuary Heb 9
Jesus Ministers Because of a Better sacrifice Heb 10
I. Better __________ _________ Heb 8:1-6
A. Better ____________ Heb 8:1
Hebrews 8:1 (NASB) 1 Now the main point in what has been said is this: we have such a high priest, who has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,
B. Better ____________ Heb 8:2-4
Hebrews 8:2 (NASB) 2 a minister in the sanctuary and in the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, not man.
Hebrews 9:23-24 (NASB) 23 Therefore it was necessary for the copies of the things in the heavens to be cleansed with these, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. 24 For Christ did not enter a holy place made with hands, a mere copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us;
Hebrews 8:3 (NASB) 3 For every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices; so it is necessary that this high priest also have something to offer.
Hebrews 8:4 (NASB) 4 Now if He were on earth, He would not be a priest at all, since there are those who offer the gifts according to the Law;
C. Better _________________ Heb 8:5
Hebrews 8:5 (NASB) 5 who serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things, just as Moses was warned by God when he was about to erect the tabernacle; for, “SEE,” He says, “THAT YOU MAKE all things ACCORDING TO THE PATTERN WHICH WAS SHOWN YOU ON THE MOUNTAIN.”
D. Better ________________ Heb 8:6
Hebrews 8:6 (NASB) 6 But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises.
A New Covenant Heb 8:13; 9:15; 12:24; 2 Corin 3:6; Mt 26:27-28; Mk 14:23-24; Lk 22:20; Heb 7:22; 8:6
Hebrews 8:13 (NASB) 13 When He said, “A new covenant,” He has made the first obsolete. But whatever is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to disappear.
II. Better ______________ Heb 8:6-13
Hebrews 8:6 (NASB) 6 But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises.
A. ______________ _________________ Heb 8:10
1. A Word-Saturated Mind Heb 8:10
Hebrews 8:10 (NASB) 10 “FOR THIS IS THE COVENANT THAT I WILL MAKE WITH THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL AFTER THOSE DAYS, SAYS THE LORD: I WILL PUT MY LAWS INTO THEIR MINDS, AND I WILL WRITE THEM ON THEIR HEARTS. AND I WILL BE THEIR GOD, AND THEY SHALL BE MY PEOPLE.
2. A Word-Engraved Heart Heb 8:10
B. ______________ ________________ Heb 8:10-11
1. Personal Relationship Heb 8:10
2. Personal Knowledge All shall know me Is 54:13; Jn 6:45 I Jn 2:27
Hebrews 8:11 (NASB) 11 “AND THEY SHALL NOT TEACH EVERYONE HIS FELLOW CITIZEN, AND EVERYONE HIS BROTHER, SAYING, ‘KNOW THE LORD,’ FOR ALL WILL KNOW ME, FROM THE LEAST TO THE GREATEST OF THEM.
3. Personal Presence Rev 21:3 Jn 14:16-18,21,23 2 Corin 6:16
C. ______________ ______ _________________ Heb 8:12
Hebrews 8:12 (NASB) 12 “FOR I WILL BE MERCIFUL TO THEIR INIQUITIES, AND I WILL REMEMBER THEIR SINS NO MORE.”
Conclusion:
Luke 17:20-21 …For behold, the kingdom of God is in your midst.” Luke 10:9 9 … ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’
Ephesians 2:4-7; Colossians 3:1 (NASB) 1 Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. See also Matthew 6:19-21; Mt 5:8; Heb 12:14