Sermon July 1, 2007 Hebrews 8 New Covenant Promises
Hebrews 8 New Covenant Promises
What makes a relationship with Jesus the only way to truly enjoy God? [Acts 4.12]
A. A BETTER MINISTRY
1. Jesus is the only One to sit at God’s right hand [1]
a. God’s right hand
b. To sit at God’s right hand [1.3, 13; 10.11-12; 12.2]
2. Jesus is the only One to minister in heaven [2]
B. A BETTER COVENANT
1. The first covenant
Moses…nation…law
2. The new covenant
Christ…body of Christ…Spirit of Christ
C. BETTER PROMISES
1. Power to do all that God calls us to do [10]
a. God’s law put into our minds: true understanding
b. God’s law written on our hearts: true ability
2. A personal relationship with God [11]
a. Truly entering into God’s presence [10.19-22]
b. Truly hearing God speak to us [1.1-2]
3. Forgiveness of sins [12; 10-1-3]
a. Psalm 103.12
b. Isaiah 38.17
c. Isaiah 43.25
d. Micah 7.19
e. Colossians 1.22
f. Romans 8.1
John Olson
