Hebrews Flashcards
How is Jesus Presented in Hebrews? (5) CHEEP
- Heir of All things
- Creator of all things
- Exact representation of God
- Purification for sins
- Enthroned in Heaven with God
Jesus’ Warning in Hebrew:
Human rulership:
Warning: if rejecting the Old Covenant mediated through angels was punishable, how much more the new covenant mediated through Jesus?
Humans (not Angels) are destined for rulership. Jesus identified with humans to rescue them & restore them to destined rulership
Hebrews connects moses to faith:
Moses Generation turned away from God in the Wilderness / no land of promise
God’s ultimate, heavenly rest remains for those who maintain faith, but is denied to those who turn away
Order of priesthood superiority and permanence?
Melchizedekian priesthood superior to Levitical
Levitical Priesthood was impermanent and imperfect.
Jesus’ Priesthood is permanent and perfect.
Jesus Priesthood compared to Levitical Priesthood (where they minister)
Levitical Priesthood - earthly priests ministering in earthly sanctuary under the old covenant.
Jesus’ Priesthood- heavenly priest ministering in heavenly sanctuary under the better new convenant
Jesus Priesthood compared to Levitical Priesthood (Sacrifices and Access)
Levitical- Limited access to Most Holy Place / limited effectiveness of OT sacrifices
Jesus- Entered true Most Holy Place, sacrifice of his own blood, not annually but once for all / supreme effectiveness: forgiveness of sins
Jesus superiority asks of believers to: (3)
Draw near to God
Maintain Faith
Encourage one another in these ways
OT Hall of Faith: God’s pleasure in those who are FAITHFUL to him (3)
Abel
Enoch
Noah
OT Hall of Faith: TRUSTING God’s promises being fully realized beyond earthly life (5)
Abraham
Sarah
Isaac
Jacob
Joseph
OT Hall of Faith: Trusting God’s promises in the face of WORLDLY Hardships and Worldly pleasures (2)
Moses
Raham
Final Encouragements in Hebrews (3)
Jesus’ example: he too kept eyes on heavenly prize
Viewing difficulties as discipline (proof of God’s love for children and their sanctification)
Coming not to Mt. Sinai, but to Mt. Zion
Difference of Mt. Sinai and Mt. Zion
Sinai- terror / maintain distance from God
Zion- Heavenly Joy / maintain hope in God
Key Themes of Hebrews (2)
Jesus is mediator of better covenant, surpassing old covenant and its mediators (angels, moses, levitical priests)
Christians should persevere in their faith as OT saints
