You Need to Persevere

Hebrews 8:1-10:39

Key Verse 10:36

1. Read 8:1-2. What does this passage tell us about Jesus’ on-going ministry (after his death, resurrection, and ascension)? 

2. Read verses 3-13. What does “that first covenant” in verse 7 refer to? (9) Why did God choose to make a “new” covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah (8-9) Under the new covenant what did the Lord promise to do? (9,11,12) What does the word “new” [in the new covenant] indicate about “that first” (or old) covenant? (13)

3. Read 9:1-10. What shows that the gifts and sacrifices being offered in the “earthly sanctuary” under the “first covenant” were unable to clear the conscience of the worshiper? Why? (10) 

4. Read verses 11-26. What shows that the sacrifice Jesus made is able to cleanse the conscience of the worshipper? 

5. Read verses 27-28. Who does the word “many” refer to in this passage? What does this passage tell us about the difference between the purpose of Jesus’ first coming and his “second” coming? To whom alone will he bring “salvation” when he appears a second time?

6. Read 10:1-18. How many times is the word “holy” repeated? What does the word “holy” mean? Who are “his enemies”? (10:26-30) What does this passage tell us about the purpose for which Jesus chose to come into this world (10)

7. Read verses 19-39 and think about the exhortations followed by such expressions as: 1) “Let us…”; 2) “Remember”; 3) “Do not throw away your confidence”; 4) “You need to persevere”. What does “persevere” mean? Why are we called to persevere? How can we persevere? (38a)