Hebrew 8 Bible Study Questions
- What is the main point of the author of Hebrews is making in 8:1-2?
- Why was it significant that Jesus “sat down” at the right hand of the throne?
- According to verse 3, for what was every high priest appointed?
- What do the offerings of the priestly gifts and the careful pattern of the earthly tabernacle shadowing?
- How was the old covenant different from the new covenant? How were they both given for the good of the people?
- What does the pronouncement of a new covenant mean for the old covenant?
- The new covenant of grace brings with it freedom from the Law of Moses, but what does it not bring freedom from? (For help consider Romans 8:1-4, 1 Timothy 1:5-11, Galatians 3:10-29)
- What are the better promises of a new covenant?
- What does it mean that God remembers our sins no more?
Application:
- The Jewish temple and tabernacle were copies of the true heavenly tabernacle and served a good purpose. Are there any areas in my life that I am clinging to a copy of the truth rather than the truth itself?
- Where might I still revert to living in the law rather than in grace?
- How has God’s grace changed my desires and heart attitude?
- How has God forgiven me and how does this enable me to forgive others?
- Is there anyone I’m still holding something against and as a result are treating them differently than God would have me treat them? If yes, now what? How are grace and forgiveness applied?