Hebrews, chapter 8 united states conference of catholic bishops. The book of hebrews in many places describes how the new is better than the. We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the majesty in the heavens. We have such a high priest, a who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the majesty in the heavens, 2 a minister of b the 1 sanctuary and of c the true tabernacle which the lord erected, and not man. The great salvation in this chapter the apostle reminds us of how surpassingly great is the offer of salvation which the lord has made to the church, and of how important it is that we listen very earnestly, and obey every condition attached to this offer.
There is an eternal covenant between the members of the godhead that made possible the salvation of man hebrews. This is the revelation of the book of hebrews and the reason the book sets forth the melchizedek order in the seventh chapter before expounding upon the new covenant in chapter eight. Hebrews 8 new american standard bible nasb a better ministry. Hebrews 1, new international version niv the bible app. Reward n punishment jesus lived in the old and hushered the new when he rose. Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum.
Hebrews chapter 10 according to paul in hebrews chapter 10, the law only hints at what will come in the future. Verse 7 once again shows us that the original covenant wasnt perfect. It does not reflect the present reality, so repetitively offering sacrifices over and over as the years pass will not help people become whole. Hebrews 8 niv bible now the main point of what we are. The epistle to the hebrews chapter eight having demonstrated jesus superiority to prophets, angels, moses, and levi, the author summarizes. Basically, god created the world and then made an agreement with the people living in it. This chapter sets up the idea of earthly things being shadows of heavenly things, especially when it comes to the temple and sacrifices. We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the majesty in heaven, and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set up by the lord, not by a mere human be.
This is part of a unified context related to the readers need for maturity. Our attention is then directed toward that new covenant which has replaced the old covenant. Bible teaching from the book of hebrews chapter 8 verses 1. The writer of hebrews appeals to the experiences of men and women of faith as examples for believers and encourages them to continue the journey of faith, looking to jesus for help. The old regulates people through curses and blessings. Now lets look at the better covenant enacted on better promises hebrews 8. The mosaic covenant was another step in gods redemptive plan exodus 24. The author at once attaches to the proof given, hebrews 8. Hebrews, chapter 8 king james version christian answers.
Chapter context hebrews chapter 8 builds on the points. Chapter 8 continues that discussion with only two main points. By calling this covenant new, he has made the first one obsolete. The tabernacle in hebrews means either the tent of meeting in the wilderness hebrews 9. The first is the more excellent ministry of christs high priesthood. Largely illustrates the excellency of the priesthood of christ, by considering the excellency of that new dispensation or covenant for which christ is. The central thought of the entire epistle is the doctrine of the person of christ and his role as. This is why moses was warned when he was about to build the.
God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by his son, a. We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the majesty in the. Hebrews 8 commentary john darbys synopsis of the new. Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the apostle and high priest of our profession, christ jesus. We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the majesty in heaven, 2 and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set up by the lord, not by man. It was a pretty sweet deal, but things werent working out so well.
The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Jesus service as high priest is superior, since he is given a better position and serves in a better location than the priests of the old covenant. Hebrews saint jerome, bible foundation and online book initiative, ed. The old covenant was thundered with fear and dread at mount sinai exodus 19.
Wherefore i was grieved with that generation, and said, they do alway err in their heart. Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the majesty on high. The new covenant with the hebrews this last half of hebrews chapter eight contrasts the old covenant with another one that was prophesied about 600 years earlier in jeremiah chapters 30 and 31. Brianna, here are some more kjv bible scriptures that proves that jesus christ was almighty god. The book of hebrews chapter eight bible baptist church. Now the new is tougher then the old because it encompasses your intent. Choose from 500 different sets of study bible chapter 1 hebrews flashcards on quizlet. The book of hebrews chapter eight a better covenant i. This is the first of the better promises hebrews 8. Hebrews 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
The covenant established with moses and israel, is merely a shadow or illustration of the coming covenant, which is eternal, and administered by christ. Next chapter of hebrews the book of hebrews, chapter 8 we hope that you find the content of the book of hebrews, chapter 8 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. In hebrews chapter 8, the writer continues to expand on the picture of melchizedek established in chapters 5 to 7. Gods redemptive plan was continued through the covenant he made with abraham genesis 12. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. Hebrews 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Obviously, then, if the old covenant was temporary and the new covenant permanent, there is no possible way that god would reinstate the old covenant through its.
Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness. This is why moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle. The book of hebrews begins with no mention of the author. As gods priest according to the order of melchizedek, jesus is far superior to the levitical priests. Hebrews chapter 8 matthew henry complete commentary on. We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the majesty in the heavens 2 a minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the lord pitched, and not man. Chapter 9 continues to explain the preeminence of the new covenant by focusing on two aspects. We see once more that the reason for the old covenant passing away was not with the covenant itself but it was due to the weakness of human flesh cf. When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years. Verses 1,2 now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum. The mosaic covenant was another step in gods redemptive plan. Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our. Hebrews 8 in this chapter the apostle pursues his former subject, the priesthood of christ.
Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me. Hebrews 8 nkjv the new priestly service bible gateway. He sets before them the necessary parts of the priestly office, hebrews 8. Hebrews chapter eight cork bible institute page 39 the book of hebrews chapter eight a better covenant i.
White on bible study chapter 6 of the book of hebrews steadfastness in the faiththe covenant oath additional notes. Chapters 8 group bible study helps believers understand how jesus is the fulfillment of the old testament promise of a new covenant. Commentary for hebrews 10 the insufficiency of sacrifices for taking away sin, the necessity and power of the sacrifice of christ for that purpose. This book presents some tough ideas about the christian faith, a fact the author makes specific note of. The law has weaknesses, the main one being its inability. Baruch is the senior lecturer at the zera avraham institute. They are united in the spiritual israel, the elect church, now. Previous index next the epistle to the hebrews chapter eight having demonstrated jesus superiority to prophets, angels, moses, and levi, the author summarizes. Romans 11 esp 1 and 2627 israel will finally be saved. The primary purpose of the letter to the hebrews is to exhort jews and christians to persevere in the face of persecution. Hebrews author unknown, though jerome and augustine thought it was by paul. Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also moses was faithful in all his house. Jun 19, 20 join us as we continue an indepth study of the book of hebrews. Chapter 3 of the book of hebrews christ and moses chapter 4 of the book of hebrews the sabbath additional notes the rest of god chapter 5 of the book of hebrews christs qualifications as high priest additional notes mrs.
As chapter 2 develops using psalm 8, chapters 3 and 4 develop using psalm 110, and chapter 8 uses jer. This leads, in chapter 10, to a summation of this part of the book of hebrews. A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the lord pitched, and not man. Second is the superiority of christs sacrifice, compared to that of the old covenant. Hebrews 8 1 the point of what we are saying is this. Read more of hebrews 8 hebrews 8 new international version. Hebrews chapter 9 1 now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum. Hebrews 8, new international version niv the bible app.
Paul said that he is seated on the right hand of the throne and he serves in the sanctuary, which is the true tabernacle of the lord, and is not something that is built with human hands. This was the manner in which we received the revelation of the old testament scriptures. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Hebrews 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. We have such a high priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the majesty in the heavens, 2 a minister of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle which the lord erected, and not man. Hebrews chapter 8 builds on the points made in chapter 7. The excellence of christs priesthood above that of aaron is shown. He has taken his seat at the right of the throne of divine majesty in the heavens, 2 and he is the minister of the sanctuary and of the true tent which the lord, and not any man, set up. Hebrews chapter 8 kjv king james version now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum.
Hebrews 8 niv the high priest of a new covenant now bible. First is the superiority of where the sacrifice for sin is applied in the new covenant. Hebrews 8 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The sum of the doctrine we have been considering is, that we have a high priest who is seated on the throne of the majesty in the heavens, a minister of the heavenly sanctuary which is not made with hands. We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the majesty in heaven, and who. Read all of hebrews 8 chapter 8 in this respect is simple and clear. The second is the new and better covenant with the old covenant vanishing away see chart hebrews 8 outline. We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the majesty in the heavens 2 a minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the lord pitched, and not man 3 for every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices. Study guide for hebrews 8 by david guzik blue letter bible.