10.23.22 Hebrews: "The Changes in Priesthood"

Hebrews: “The Changes in Priesthood"

Hebrews 7:11-24

Oct 23, 2022

MAIN IDEA: The change of our approach to God is seen in Jesus Christ. He is the perfect and eternal High Priest.

1. There has been a change in the way man seeks to become acceptable to God. (vs 11)

(1) The law

James 2:10

(2) The sacrifice for sins

Hebrews 9:22

(3) The priesthood

2. There has been a change in the law. (vs 12)

3. There has been a change in the origin. (vs 13-14)

4. There has been a change in the qualifications. (vs 15-17)

5. A change in how we draw near to God. (vs 18-19)

“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you….” James 4:8

6. A change in the promise. (vs 20-22)

Psalm 110:4

I Peter 2:24

7. A change in the number of priests. (vs 23-24)

Hebrews 2:17

Hebrews 4:14-15

LET’S GO DEEPER:

1. Why is Christ’s priesthood more perfect than other priesthoods? How does Christ’s divine nature play into his perfection?

2. How is Christ’s final act of atonement superior to the Mosaic law?

3. What makes the concept of legalism and works-merited righteousness so enticing?

4. Do you still find yourself slipping into a religiosity that denies Christ’s sufficient, atoning death?

5. Why is the indestructible life of Christ so important to his work as the great high priest? How might his eternal ministry encourage us as Christians?