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Summary of Hebrews Chap 7 * The Law had a Flaw! * Law wasn’t bad, but it was useless because all it can do is point out sin. The Law cannot fix people. * Law used priests, that were flawed, to make sacrifices that, ultimately, couldn’t save. * Law did not allow for any priest that was NOT descended from Aaron. Summary of Hebrews Chap 7 * Melchizedek is the Man! * He’s a foreshadow of Jesus – an example of God inserting Himself into human affairs. * He’s a man who is BOTH a Priest and a King – just like Jesus. * He’s from a priestly order that does not depend on genealogy – just like Jesus. * He was chosen by God – just like Jesus. * He was greater than Abraham & Aaron – so he was outside of the law. Summary of Hebrews Chapters 8-9 Presented by: John Hanes Commentary on Hebrews 8:5 *Greek word: “hupodeigma” *means “copy,” “model,” “sketch-plan,” or “diorama” *Greek word: “skia” *means “shadow,” “reflection,” or “silhouette” Commentary on Hebrews 8:5 Exodus 25:9 “Make this tabernacle and all its furnishings exactly like the pattern I will show you.” Numbers 8:4 “The lampstand was made exactly like the pattern the Lord had shown Moses.”. Model of The Jewish Tabernacle Full Scale Replica of The Jewish Tabernacle Model of Solomon’sTemple Model of Herod’s Temple Commentary on Hebrews 8:5 Matthew 5:17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Roman Emperor #8: Nero AD 54-68 Christian Persecutions AD 64 - fire Roman Emperor #9: Vespasian AD 69-79 Subdued revolt in Judaea Roman Emperor #10: Titus AD 79-81 Son of Vespasian Destroyed Jerusalem AD 70 The Roman Empire at the time of Hebrews ca. AD 68 By calling this covenant “new,” he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear. Hebrews 8:13 Colloseum in Rome Judaea Capta Coin sample Video of Jerusalem being Sacked Model of The Jewish Tabernacle Brazen Altar in Courtyard of Tabernacle Brazen Laver in Courtyard of Tabernacle Brazen Sea in Temple of Solomon Model of Holy Place & Most Holy Place Commentary on Hebrews 9:1-5 Old Covenant (Shadow) New Covenant (Reality) Tabernacle Heaven Altar Jesus’ Sacrifice Laver Baptism Bread Jesus’ Body Menorah Holy Spirit (see Zec 4:2-6) Altar of Incense Prayer (Rev 5:8) Curtain Separation from God (by sin) Atonement Cover (Mercy Seat) God’s Grace Cherubim Heavenly Host Table with consecrated bread Menorah Lampstand Altar of Incense Temple Curtain Ark with atonement cover (a/k/a mercy seat) Contents of the Ark of the Covenant Commentary on Hebrews 9:9-10 Old Covenant New Covenant Based on Obedience to physically defined Rules Based on Obedience to Spiritual Principles Physical Uncleanness (e.g., Leprosy) Spiritual Uncleanness (Sin) Physical Blessings (God promises land and children) Spiritual Blessings (God promises eternal life) Sacrifice repeatedly for forgiveness Sacrifice once for all for forgiveness Sealed with blood of bulls & goats Sealed with blood of Jesus Mediated by human High Priest who has to be replaced Mediated by Jesus THE High Priest who lives forever Commentary on Hebrews 9:9-10 Old Covenant New Covenant Tithing to support priests required We are the priests – no tithing to ourselves is needed Jesus is the High Priest – In Mt 25 He says we give to Him when we use our time & resources to meet the needs of the needy Grain Offering given voluntarily and not under compulsion Contribution given voluntarily and not under compulsion Sabbath True Sabbath Rest from Jesus Circumcision Baptism Death Life * The Red Heifer Sacrifice The Sacrifice of Jesus A very rare red heifer A unique son Sacrificed outside the camp (on the Mount of Olives) Sacrificed outside the camp (on the Mount of Olives) To purify both Jews and Gentiles To purify both Jews and Gentiles A sacrifice without blemish (not even one black hair!) A sacrifice without blemish Never been yoked (voluntary, not sinned) A voluntary sacrifice, without sin Scarlet wool and wood Blood on wood Hyssop (purification from infection) Purifies from the infection of sin Combines ashes from sacrifice with water for purification. Combine the blood of Jesus with baptism for purification * The lesser sacrifice (bulls, goats, ashes of heifer) The better sacrifice (Jesus) Outward (appearance) Inward (spiritual) Temporary (repeated many times) Eternal (only done once) Ceremonial Real Not voluntary Voluntary Mechanical Spontaneous Unaware Rational, aware South Florida Church of Christ – Palm Beach Region All Right Reserved 2013 ®