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Hebrews

  1. Lesson One
    Overview of Hebrews
    15 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. LESSON TWO
    Hebrews' Christology (Hebrews 1–3, 5, 8–9)
    18 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. LESSON THREE
    The Old Testament in Hebrews (Hebrews 4, 7, 11)
    20 Activities
  4. LESSON FOUR
    Exhortations in Hebrews
    17 Activities
  5. LESSON FIVE
    Persecution
    14 Activities
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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One of the overriding points in Hebrews is the supremacy of Christ over everything prior. The author specifically contrasts the new covenant in Jesus and the old covenant that he transcends. See the table below for examples. 

ThemeIn the Old Covenant . . .In the New Covenant . . .
The TabernacleA physical structure and shadow of heavenly reality (Exodus 25:40)A more perfect tabernacle not made with human hands (Hebrews 9:11)
The Sanctuary Approachable only at its outer limits by lay people and by ordinary priests only at the altar (Leviticus 1:3, 5; 9:5, 23-24; 9:7-8)Approachable even in the inner sanctuary through Jesus’ mediation (Hebrews 4:16)
The MediatorsMoses at Sinai (Exodus 19:1-25) and the Aaronic priesthood in the dwelling place Jesus becomes our mediator in a new and better covenant. (Hebrews 8:6)
The PriesthoodMade sacrifices day after day for themselves (Leviticus 4:3; 16:6, 11)Jesus did not need to offer a sacrifice for Himself. (Hebrews 7:27)
The SacrificesOffered constantly year after year (Leviticus 4:3; 16:6, 11)Jesus offers Himself once securing an eternal redemption. (Hebrews 7:27)

Adapted from: Herbert W. Bateman IV, Charts on the Book of Hebrews, 2012, p. 126.