Introduction

1. A new Leader: Jesus, our priest and mediator. (Hebrews 8:1-6)
   1. Jesus’ Service, Sanctuary, and Sacrifice. (Hebrews 8:1-3)
   2. Jesus’ effectiveness in his ministry. (Hebrews 8:4-6)
2. A new agreement: the New Covenant. (Hebrews 8:7-12)
   1. The Reason for the New Covenant. (Hebrews 8:7)
   2. The Content of the New Covenant. (Hebrews 8:8-12)
   3. The New Covenant is inward. (Hebrews 8:10)
   4. The New Covenant produces intimacy. (Hebrews 8:10)
   5. The New Covenant produces fellowship that is direct and immediate. (Hebrews 8:11)
   6. The New Covenant promises forgiveness to sinners. (Hebrews 8:12)
3. The Result of the New Covenant. (Hebrews 8:13)

Implications

Discussion Questions

• Review together where Jesus is now and what He is doing. Why is it significant that He is at the right hand of the throne of God? What does the name for God “the Majesty” show us about Him?
• (V.3) What does the phrase “gifts and sacrifices” refer to for the Levitical priests and for Jesus?
• What are some ways that the Old Testament priesthood is a copy or shadow of heavenly things?
• Why does our relationship with God need a mediator, and why is Jesus perfect for that role?
• How should we interpret God’s comment that “He showed no concern” for His people?
• What does verse 13 teach us about our relationship with the Old Testament? How do we apply what we read in the Old Testament to our lives today?
• What is the relationship between the covenant work of Jesus and your obedience?