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A Better Covenant

Hebrews 6:1-7:28

Summary: Hebrews 6-7 talks about the superiority of Christ as our High Priest and the new covenant He established.

Application: This passage can encourage and remind Christians that Jesus is the ultimate High Priest who intercedes for us. It can also challenge believers to persevere in faith and not revert to legalistic practices.

Teaching: The teaching in Hebrews 6-7 emphasizes the supremacy of Jesus Christ over the old covenant and the need for believers to hold fast to their faith in Him.

How this passage could point to Christ: Hebrews 6-7 showcases Jesus as the perfect High Priest who offered Himself as the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of humanity. This points to His role in fulfilling the Old Testament sacrificial system and establishing a new covenant.

Big Idea: Through Jesus as our High Priest, we have a better covenant that provides forgiveness, access to God, and the strength to persevere in faith.

Recommended Study: In studying Hebrews 6-7, delve into the intricate connections the author makes between Jesus and the Old Testament priesthood using Logos resources. Explore the theological implications of Christ's high priesthood and the believers' perseverance in faith in light of the old covenant. Look into the typology of Melchizedek and the priesthood of Jesus for a deeper understanding.

1. Maturity Toward Perfection

Hebrews 6:1-12

You could begin by exploring the need for spiritual maturity, emphasizing how this passage leads into the discussion of Jesus as our High Priest. Highlight how a deeper understanding of Christ's role challenges us to move beyond basic teachings and into a life marked by faith and patience, mirroring the big idea of a better covenant through Jesus.

2. Promise and Perseverance

Hebrews 6:13-20

Perhaps focus on the certainty of God's promise exemplified in His covenant with Abraham and how this segues into the better promise fulfilled in Jesus. This can illustrate the application point on perseverance in faith, by showing Jesus as the anchor for our souls, providing reassurance and strength to hold fast to our hope.

3. Melchizedek’s Mystery

Hebrews 7:1-10

You might examine Melchizedek as a type of Christ, suggesting a meditation on the superiority of Jesus' priesthood. This point underscores the Christocentric theme by comparing Melchizedek's priesthood to Christ’s eternal priesthood, which supports the big idea of access to God through Jesus, our superior High Priest.

4. Covenant of Completion

Hebrews 7:11-28

Maybe conclude with the definitive argument for Jesus as the guarantor of a better covenant. Discuss how His perpetual priesthood and once-for-all sacrifice enable believers to draw near to God. This addresses how Jesus' priesthood brings forgiveness and strength to persevere, directly tied to the application and big idea.