Day 71: Hebrews 7-9

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?

Tomorrow: Hebrews 10-12