Guarantor of a Better Covenant

Guarentor of a Better Covenant
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 3/12/2023

Sermon Theme: Jesus is the perfect priest that we need because He perfects for all time those who draw near to God through His once for all sacrifice. As a result, He is the guarantor of a better covenant with better promises, which bring the security we need to persevere through the most difficult of trials!

I. A Better Priest - (Hebrews 7:26-28)

    A. A Fitting Priest  - (Heb. 7:3, 15-17, 23-26) 

    B. A Final Priest - (Heb. 7:27-28)

        1. Jesus is sinless

        2. Jesus sacrificed Himself once for all

        3. Jesus appointed by a divine oath

        4. Jesus made perfect forever

II. A Better Ministry - (Hebrews 8:1-6a)

    A. Superiority of Christ's Ministry - (Heb. 8:1-5)

        1. Substance of a Heavenly Tent

        2. Shadow of an Earthly Tent

    B. Summary of Christ's Ministry - (Heb. 8:6a)

III. A Better Covenant - (Hebrews 8:6b-13)

    A. Better Promises Asserted - (Heb. 8:6b-7, 13)

    B. Better Promises Argued - (Heb. 8:8-12)

        1. Law Written on Our Hearts and Minds

        2. Member of God's Covenant Community

        3. Recipient of God's Mercy and Forgiveness