Melchizedek the Priest - Hebrews 7:1-10
Understand It
- Who was Melchizedek? (7:1)
- What about the Genesis record of Melchizedek’s life foreshadowed or anticipated the priesthood of Christ? (7:3)
- How do we know that Melchizedek was "great"? (7:4)
Apply It
- Because Jesus is great and worthy of our all, what gift of time, money, or energy will you give to Him this week?
Jesus Like Melchizedek - Hebrews 7:11-28
Understand It
- On what basis did Christ become a priest? (7:15-16)
- How is Jesus unique among the priests who represented Israel before God? (7:23-25)
- What is Jesus, our high priest, like? (7:26-27)
Apply It
- How can you honor Christ as your high priest in your prayer throughout the coming week?
The High Priest of a New Covenant - Hebrews 8:1-13
Understand It
- In what ways is the new covenant superior to the old? (8:6)
- Why did God decide to initiate a new covenant? (8:7-12
- What became of the old covenant when the new was introduced? (8:13)
Apply It
- What can you do this week to get to know God better?
Worship in the Earthly Tabernacle - Hebrews 9:1-10
Understand It
- What three severe restrictions were placed upon entrance to the inner room of the temple? (9:7)
- What truth was the Holy Spirit teaching through the once-a-year offering for sin under the old covenant? (9:8)
- What symbolic truth did the Mosaic tabernacle teach about sin? (9:9-10)
Apply It
- What are some practical steps you can take when you feel touched by a guilty conscience?
The Blood of Christ - Hebrews 9:11-28
Understand It
- How was Christ’s sacrifice on our behalf different from the usual sacrifice for sin on the Day of Atonement? (9:14)
- What benefits do believers in Christ derive from the sacrifice Christ made on their behalf? (9:14)
- What must happen in order for sins to be forgiven? (9:22)
Apply It
- In what concrete way can you show gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice?
