Introduction
Jesus' sacrifice of himself was superior to the sacrifices required by the law of Moses.
Questions
1. Where does God want to put his laws?
v 16 ... I will put my laws on their heart,
I will also write them on their mind ...
2. What can prevent our sins being forgiven?
v 26 For if we sin wilfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more a sacrifice for sins,
3. Why are the readers of this letter encouraged to have endurance?
v 36 For you need endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise.
Summary Points
- v 1 to 10 Jesus came to do God's will, so his obedience and sacrifice did away with the need for animal sacrifices
- v 11 to 18 Jesus’ sacrifice enables our sins to be forgiven
- v 19 to 31 We should hold fast to our hope and encourage one another by meeting together. There will be a judgement so we should try not to sin
- v 32 to 39 This letter, written to believers who have suffered persecution, encourages them to endure, so that they will receive God's promise