August 1, 2010 Lesson 21 of Hebrews Revision

Review the doctrinal teaching of this epistle. See the Introduction and Analysis. List the ways in which what is ours under the new covenant is better than the things that the Israelites enjoyed under the old covenant. What do we have to do to gain full possession of these benefits? Why is rejection of them so serious? Answer: First let me say that believing that Jesus is the one true way to God is the only way to get the full possession of these benefits. Rejection of that belief is a sure fire way to get sent straight to hell. There is no pretty politically correct way to put it. God is a loving God, however, His standard is high. We must be made full righteous in order to stand in front of Him. The only way to be made righteous is to believe Jesus is the Son of God and ask for forgiveness of your sins. This is probably the biggest way in which the new covenant is different from the old. Under the old their faith and belief made them righteous and the blood of animals were a temporary covering of their sins. Because this covering was temporary the sacrificial ritual had to be done over and over daily. With the new covenant we are forgiven once and for all. 1) we don’t need to sacrifice animals, 2) the covering is permanent.


Consider the positive exhortations to be found in the following passages: 2:1; 4:1, 14, 16; 10:22-24; 12:1, 28; 13: 17, 22. Which of these exhortations do I particularly need to hear and to act on? Answer: Probably the exhortation in 2:1; the exhortation to pay attention.