Level 2—Hebrews Topical Study

Crucial Point: The New Covenant: The More Excellent Ministry, the Better Promises, and the Better Covenant, through the Greater and More Perfect Tabernacle

Scripture: Heb. 8:1-10:18

Assigned Reading: Life-study of Hebrews, msgs. 35-39

Supplemental Reading: CWWN, vol. 9, “The Present Testimony (2),” The New Covenant (4)-(6); A General Sketch of the New Testament in the Light of Christ and the Church (part 3—Hebrews through Jude), ch. 27

Questions:
1. What is the difference, if any, among a promise, an oath, a covenant, and a testament?
2. What does the new covenant include?
3. In what ways are the ministry of the new covenant more excellent than the ministry of the old covenant and the promises of the new covenant better than the promises of the old covenant?
4. What is the significance of Christ as “a Minister of the holy places…a High Priest of the good things…through the greater and more perfect tabernacle?”

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