North Charlottesville church of Christ

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Hebrews 9

Yvette Rouse
02/06/25 - Women's Bible Study

Series: Book of Hebrews

Meeting Purpose

Analyze Hebrews 9 to understand Christ's role as high priest and the superiority of the new covenant.

Key Takeaways

• The earthly tabernacle and priestly service were shadows pointing to Christ's superior heavenly ministry

• Christ's single sacrifice of his own blood provides eternal redemption, unlike repeated animal sacrifices

• The new covenant through Christ's blood cleanses consciences and provides forgiveness for all sins, past and future

Topics

Old Covenant Tabernacle and Service

• Two rooms: Holy Place (lampstand, table, altar of incense) and Most Holy Place (ark of covenant)

• Regular priests entered Holy Place daily, high priest entered Most Holy Place once yearly

• Animal sacrifices offered repeatedly for sins, but could not fully cleanse consciences

Christ's Superior Priesthood and Sacrifice

• Entered heavenly tabernacle, not earthly copy

• Offered his own blood, not animal blood

• Single sacrifice effective for all time, not repeated yearly

• Cleanses consciences fully from dead works

• Provides redemption for sins under old and new covenants

Implications of Christ's Sacrifice

• Inaugurated new covenant/will through his death

• Appeared at "end of the ages" as culmination of God's plan

• Will return again not to deal with sin, but to bring salvation

• Judgment follows death for all; Christ is the judge

Next Steps

• Study Hebrews 10 to further explore Christ's sacrifice

• Reflect on implications of Christ's high priestly ministry for personal faith

• Consider how to respond to those who believe in second chances after death