Hebrews 8:1 -"Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven" Slides from a study on Hebrews

3. Hebrews 8:1-6 (ESV)
Jesus, High Priest of a Better Covenant
8 Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high
priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the
Majesty in heaven, 2 a minister in the holy places, in the true tent[a]
that the Lord set up, not man. 3 For every high priest is appointed to
offer gifts and sacrifices; thus it is necessary for this priest also to
have something to offer. 4 Now if he were on earth, he would not be
a priest at all, since there are priests who offer gifts according to the
law. 5 They serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things. For
when Moses was about to erect the tent, he was instructed by God,
saying, “See that you make everything according to the pattern that
was shown you on the mountain.” 6 But as it is, Christ has obtained a
ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant
he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises.

4. Superior to …
• Prophets – 1:1-3
• Angels – 1:1-4 , 2:18
• Aaron /Levitical Priesthood – 5:1-10 , 7:1-28

5. Superior Based Upon
• Better Promises – 8:7-13
• Better Sanctuary – 9:1-28
• Better Sacrifice – 10:1-18

6. Hebrews 8:1-6 (ESV)
Jesus, High Priest of a Better Covenant
8 Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high
priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the
Majesty in heaven, 2 a minister in the holy places, in the true tent[a]
that the Lord set up, not man. 3 For every high priest is appointed to
offer gifts and sacrifices; thus it is necessary for this priest also to
have something to offer. 4 Now if he were on earth, he would not be
a priest at all, since there are priests who offer gifts according to the
law. 5 They serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things. For
when Moses was about to erect the tent, he was instructed by God,
saying, “See that you make everything according to the pattern that
was shown you on the mountain.” 6 But as it is, Christ has obtained a
ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant
he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises.

7. Such a High Priest
• Seated at the right hand of God! (vs. 1)
• Minister of the True Tabernacle (vs.2-5)
• Mediator of the Better Covenant (vs.6-8)

8. Hebrews 7:25 (ESV)
25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw
near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession
for them.
Hebrews 2:18 (ESV)
18 For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able
to help those who are being tempted.
Hebrews 5:9 (ESV)
9 And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal
salvation to all who obey him,

9. 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9 (NKJV)
7 and to give you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord
Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, 8 in
flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God,
and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus
Christ. 9 These shall be punished with everlasting destruction
from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,