CHRIST PROVIDED ETERNAL REDEMTION AND CLEANSING FOR SERVICE TO GOD

Hebrews 9:1-15

Key Verse: 9:12

“He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption.”

1. Describe the Old Testament sanctuary from verses 1-5. The floor plan of the sanctuary. What did it look like? What was the point of the reminders about the Old Testament sanctuary? (1-5)

2. When and how could the high priest enter the Most Holy Place? (6, 7) In what way did the priests’ gifts and sacrifices fall short? (8-10)What does it point toward? (10b)

3. When Christ became our high priest, what sanctuary did he enter, and what sacrifice did he bring? What was the effect of his sacrifice? (11, 12)

4. What does the blood of Christ do for us that the blood of goats and bulls can’t do? (13,14) What is the main purpose of cleansing our sins? (14b)

5. Why is Christ called the mediator of a new covenant? (15) What kind of privilege do we receive through Jesus, our mediator of a new covenant?