(v. 2) Lampstand– points to Jesus who lights our path (John 9:5)

(v. 2) Table with its consecrated bread– points to Jesus who sustains us with His Word (Matthew 4:4)

(v. 4) Golden altar of incense– points to Jesus who ________________ for us (Hebrews 7:25)

(v. 5) The atonement cover(Mercy Seat – the lid of the ark of the covenant) points to Jesus as the atoning sacrifice (propitiation) for our sin

“He is the atoning sacrifice(or ‘propitiation’) for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.”

1 John 2:2

Hebrews 9 is considered by scholars to be one of the most central chapters in Scripture. Chapters 8-10 are basically an extended exploration of the ‘New Covenant,’ and particularly its promise that sins will finally be forgiven in a way they couldn’t be under the previous covenant. But now the writer introduces a new idea: a covenant can only come into force at the death of the person who made it.

· _____________________ activity

· An intimate relationship with the Father

· Permanent forgiveness

1. The New Covenant starts _____________ (vv. 15-18)

‘covenant’ ‘will’ ‘testament’ are all synonyms

Jesus had to die so that the terms of the New Covenant might be _____________________.

____________________ is the door to the New Covenant

We work on an apology arrangement, but God works on a ____________ ___________________________.

If you’re in Christ – if Jesus shed his blood for you and He’s never going to die again, how forgiven are you? _________________________________ ___________________.

Both the Old Covenant and the New Covenant were established _______ _________________.

Our sins were taken care of at the foot of the cross as we gaze at the Son who was killed and _________________________.

PAST- He appeared to put away sin by dying on the cross. (v. 26)

PRESENT- He is appearing now in heaven for us (v. 24)

FUTURE- He shall appear to take Christians home (v. 28)

Only those who are prepared to die and who know they’re going to heaven can really live life _______________________.

Memory verse: Hebrews 9:22

Read Hebrews 9:15-28. What are some ways people typically try to deal with their own mortality?

What images come to mind when you hear the phrases “blood sacrifice” and “cleansed with blood”?

If Christ has done all these fantastic things for us, why are we so prone to stray from Him?

Read Hebrews 9:15-28. What is our promised eternal inheritance according to verse 15?

What might motivate you to be more consistent in your commitment to Christ?

Read Hebrews 9:15-28. According to verse 22, what must happen in order for sins to be forgiven?

As a high priest, why did Christ enter heaven instead of an earthly man-made sanctuary (Hebrews 9:24)?

How can the fact of our own mortality (that is, our lives on earth are temporary) motivate us to a holier life-style?

Read Hebrews 9:15-28. How is Christ categorically different from every other high priest? See verses 25 and 26.

In verse 27, what fate awaits every person ?

In what concrete way can you show gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice?

Read Hebrews 9:15-28. According to verse 28, how will Christ’s Second Coming differ from His first advent?

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?

Read Hebrews 9:15-28. Use today to work on your memory verse and to go back over any of the questions you didn’t get to spend as much time on as you’d like.