Jesus: Greater than the Jewish Religion

Part 3

By: Mike Mazzalongo Posted: December, 2015

In the final part of the first section of Hebrews, the writer summarizes the reasons why Jesus' ministry is superior to that of the Jewish High Priest but also that the results of the Lord's ministry on behalf of all men yields a superior final result.

Discussion Questions

Answer the following questions from Hebrews 10:1-4:
1. What would be the result of the Old Testament sacrifices hand they worked?
2. How is the Law described and why is this significant?
3. How does the writer describe the sacrifices in verses 3-4?
What does David express as the essential truth about spiritual life and how does this apply to our spiritual life today? (Psalms 40:6-10; Psalms 51:16-17)
How does the author compare Christ's priesthood to the Levitical priesthood? (Hebrews 10:11-18)
What is the ultimate end of God's work among His people? (Hebrews 10:15-17)
How can you use this lesson to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?