New Testament in a Year – Hebrews 9

Worship in the Earthly Tabernacle - Hebrews 9:1-10

Understand It

• What aspect of the old and new covenants is compared in this passage? (9:1)
• What was in the first room of the earthly tabernacle? (9:2)
• What was the first room called? (9:2)
• What was behind the second curtain in the tabernacle? (9:3)
• What two objects were in the room behind the second curtain? (9:4)
• What was inside in the ark of the covenant? (9:4)
• What was above the ark? (9:5)
• During the year, who typically ministered at the tabernacle, and in which part did this ministry take place? (9:6)
• What three severe restrictions were placed upon entrance to the inner room of the temple? (9:7)
• For whom was blood offered on the Day of Atonement? (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?
• What do you want to remember the next time you approach God in worship?

The Blood of Christ - Hebrews 9:11-28

Understand It

• How is the heavenly tabernacle in which Christ serves as high priest described? (9:11)
• By what means did Christ enter the Most Holy Place? (9:12)
• How many times did Christ enter the Most Holy Place? (9:12)
• What ritual cleansing ceremony did a high priest typically complete before he entered the Most Holy Place? (9:13)
• To what degree was a high priest considered clean? (9:13)
• 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 is our promised eternal inheritance? (9:15)
• What must happen in order for sins to be forgiven? (9:22)
• As a high priest, why did Christ enter heaven instead of an earthly man-made sanctuary? (9:24)
• How is Christ categorically different from every other high priest? (9:25-26)
• What fate awaits every person? (9:27)
• How will Christ’s Second Coming differ from His first advent? (9:28)

Apply It

• In what concrete way can you show gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice?
• With whom do you want to share the good news this week of a Savior who offers forgiveness, freedom from sin, and eternal life? How?