Jesus Is Greater

Jesus Is Greater
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 11/13/2022
Hebrews 1:1-13:25

Sermon Theme: Jesus is a greater high priest, offers a better sacrifice, mediates a new covenant, and secures a glorious salvation. Therefore, believers are called to hold fast to their confession and persevere amidst persecutio, knowing that they will receive the reward of entrance into God's heavenly eternal city! 

I. The Background of Hebrews 

    A. Background Information (Heb. 10:32-39)

    B. Book Theme - (Heb. 10:19-25)

II. The Theology of Hebrew 

    A. Jesus is Greater in His Person - (Heb. 1:1-4:14)

        1. Jesus is Greater than the Angels

        2. Jesus is Greater than Moses

        3. Jesus is Greater than the High Priests

    B. Jesus is Greater in His Work - (Heb. 4:15-10:18) 

        1. Because Jesus is a Sinless High Priest

        2. Because Jesus is an Eternal High Priest

        3. Because Jesus Mediates a Better Covenant

        4. Because Jesus Offers a Better Sacrifice

    C. Jesus is God's Eternal Salvation - (Heb. 10:19-13:25)

        1. Let us draw near to God in faith - (v.23)

        2. Let us hold fast to our confession - (v.24)

        3. Let us stir up one another to love - (v.25)

III. The Application of Hebrews

    A. Draw Near to God in Faith - (Heb. 10:39-11:40)

    B. Hold Fast to Christ and Persevere - (Heb. 12:1-29)

    C. Stir Up One Another to Love - (Heb. 13:1-25)