Gen. Epistles Ch. 8-1`1

In Ch. 8, Hebrews states that Jesus is the fulfillment of

Psalm 110:4 (Priesthood of Melchizedek)

Jesus is a high priest rather than just a regular priest because

He has ascended into God’s presence in heaven,

Jesus “sitting at the right hand” of God means

That they are ruling in unity

According to Ch. 8, the earthly tabernacle

Was a sign of things to come (Jesus is now the “true tabernacle'“ of Heaven and the perfect sacrifice)

Hebrews presents a better

Covenant (a fundamental change to everything)

Reference to a “Better covenant” can be found in

Jeremiah 31:31-34

OT Sacrifices could not

Permanently remove sin (had to keep offering them & offering different kinds)

In Hebrews, the climatic part of OT quotations is

The last line quoted

The newness of something implies

That it has become old

According to Heb. 9, the tabernacle was

A symbol of something temporary/not meant to last

According to Heb. 9, the irony of the Holy place in the temple was

It had barriers that kept the people from God. Its removal was necessary in order for them to be closest to God

According to Hebrews 9, the importance of Jesus’ death (blood) as a sacrifice is

That it is a “once and for all” sacrifice (repetition of sacrifice is no longer needed)

Hebrews 9:27 is significant in context because

The finality of death for humanity highlights the significance of Jesus’ permanent sacrifice and life after death

Hebrews 10:5 parallels

Psalm 40:6-7

According to Ch. 10, to have an “open ear” is to

Be prepared to do God’s will

Hebrews 10:37-38 quotes the OT passage of

Habakkuk 2:3-4; highlighting that the just shall live by faith

Hebrews 11 is a prime example of highlighting

Sequential events (eschatological faith)

Hebrews 11:1, faith is

A supreme confidence in the future based on what God has said

In context, the people in Hebrews 11

Are significant due to the overall arching theme of a people “seeking rest” (a relationship) with God

Those listed in Hebrews 11

“Escaped death” by living in faith

God’s demand for Abraham to move

Caused a change in identity for him and future generations

According to Hebrews 11-12, the ultimate example of faith is

Jesus

“Discipline” means

To be considered “legitimate” or one of God’s own children

Esau is mentioned in Hebrews 12

Shown as someone who forfeited their blessing for physicl comfort (unable to get it back)

In Hebrews 12, Mt. Sinai represents

The old system (law)

In Hebrews 12, Mt. Zion represents

The new system (law)

Meals as mentioned in Hebrews 13 were significant because

Being excluded was a sign of shame or dishonor in the Greco-Roman world

The hinderance of fiath is

The inability to “endure” run the race before theme