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Delve into Hebrews scripture to explore the more excellent ministry of Jesus connected with forgiveness of sins. Discover his role as High Priest in the true tabernacle, offering a permanent sacrifice and positioning himself beyond Earth. Unpack the fulfillment of the Better Covenant as foreseen in Jeremiah and realized in Hebrews, surpassing the limitations of the old Law. Explore how the new covenant contrasts with the old, offering forgiveness and universal scope. Reflect on the significance of sins being forgiven and "remembered no more." Embrace the better promises and eternal salvation through Jesus Christ.
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The Better Work Of Jesus Hebrews 8:6
A More Excellent Ministry All connected with the forgiveness of sins (9:22) • In the context: • As our High Priest (8:1) • In the true tabernacle (8:2) • Not on Earth (8:4) • Not a copy or a shadow (8:5) • A permanent position (7:23-28) • A permanent sacrifice (9:23-25, 28; 10:5-14)
The Mediator Of A Better Covenant • Foretold and fulfilled • Jeremiah 31:31-34 foretells • Hebrews 8:8-12 {10:16-18} fulfills • What the Law could/could not do (Rom. 8:3) • It could prepare the way for Christ (Gal. 3:24) • It can never take away sins (Heb. 10:11)
Examining the better covenant • Looking to the future (8:8) • Contrast to old covenant (8:9) • New covenant described (8:10) • Universal scope (8:11) • Forgiveness granted (8:12)
Had sins been remembered? • Yes (Heb. 10:1-3) • Not forgiven (Heb. 10:4) • “Can never take away sin” (Heb. 10:11) • Blood of Christ does forgive sin (Heb. 9:14-15) • It is also for those of “the first covenant” • It is a promise of “eternal inheritance” • “Remembered no more” (Jer. 31:34; Heb. 8:12; 10:17)
Better Promises • No longer a shadow (Heb. 8:5) • Real sacrifice (Heb. 9:12) • Real forgiveness - - “Remembered no more” • Eternal salvation (1 Peter 1:3-5)