Jesus Is (a) Better (Priest)

Hebrews 7:14-28

Sermon Notes:

1) We need a priest, 19

2) Jesus is a better priest, 14-17

3) Jesus gives a better hope, 18-25

4) Jesus gives such a greater salvation, 24-28 (cf Heb 2:3)

Reflection questions:

1) Read Galatians 3:1-3. Why were the Galatians trying to be “perfected” by their own efforts? How would this passage from Hebrews have helped them?

2) Read Hebrews 10:14. What is the “single offering” that the passage refers to? In what way has that offering “perfected [God’s people] for all time”? In what way are God’s people “those who are being sanctified”?

3) Does the knowledge of your sin and of Christ’s sacrifice/suffering make you feel unworthy of His love? Read Hebrews 4:14-16 and Hebrews 10:19-25 – Should the knowledge of Christ’s work for you drive you away from Him, or pull you closer?