Why Jesus? Because God Will Remember Our Sins No More.

Introduction:

Psalm 110:4 - The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind, “You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.”

Why Jesus is the Superior Priest? (Hebrews 8:1-13):

1. Jesus made the final Sacrifice . (Heb 8:1-2)
2. Jesus offers our Gifts to the Father. (Heb 8:3-5)
3. Jesus delivers better Promises . (Heb 8:6-13)

5 Better Promises Jesus Delivers in the New Covenant (Hebrews 8:8-12):

1. It's a New covenant. (Heb 8:8)
2. The new covenant is not Conditional . (Heb 8:9)
3. The new covenant is Internal . (Heb 8:10a)
4. The new covenant is Personal . (Heb 8:10b-11)
5. The new covenant gives total Forgiveness . (Heb 8:12)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 8:1-13

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. How would you respond to someone who says “We don’t need to obey the 10 Commandments! We are not under the Law because of Jesus!”?
   

3. Why do you think many Christians struggle to believe that “God will remember our sins no more” (Heb 8:12)? Why should we have confidence this is true (based on what Jesus did/does as described in this passage)?
   

4. Heb 8:13 says the New Covenant makes the Old Covenant obsolete. What, exactly, is obsolete from the Old Covenant?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

Why Jesus? Because He is Praying for You

Introduction:

Psalm 110:4 - The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind, "“"You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek."

Why Are You Able to Draw Near to God Through Jesus? (Hebrews 7:11-28):

1. Because you have the right Priest . (Heb 7:11-19)
2. Because you have God's Oath . (Heb 7:20-22)
3. Because you have Jesus making Intercession for you. (Heb 7:23-25)
4. Because all the Work is done. (Heb 7:26-28)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 7:11-28

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. What exactly does it mean to “draw near to God” (Heb 7:19, 25)? Why wasn’t this possible under the Mosaic (Old) Covenant? How does Jesus make this a reality?
   

3. Jesus always lives to make intercession (Heb 7:25). Explain, in your own words, what that means.

Breakout
Pray for one another.

Why Jesus? Because He is King and Priest – Both!

Introduction:

Genesis 14:17-20

Psalm 110:4 - The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind, "“"You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek."

How Is Melchizedek's Priesthood > Levitical Priesthood? (Hebrews 7:1-10):

1. Levitical priesthood was for Israel / Melchizedek's priesthood was for Everyone . (Heb 7:1-2a)

   1 John 2:2 - He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.

   John 1:29 - The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!..."

2. Levitical priests could never be King / Melchizedek was Priest and King . (Heb 7:2b)
3. Levitical priesthood was Hereditary / Melchizedek's priesthood was Personal . (Heb 7:3a)
4. Levitical priesthood was Limited in Time / Melchizedek's priesthood never Expired . (Heb 7:3b)
5. The levitical priesthood Paid Tithes to Melchizedek. (Heb 7:4-10)

   Luke 6:46 - Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do what I tell you?

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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 7:1-10

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. Explain, in your own words, the overall point of this passage. Why would this have been such a huge revelation for the Jews who received this message?
   

3. Why do some people believe in Jesus as their Savior, but not as their King? How do we sometimes justify “subdividing Jesus”, and thereby trying to take Him on our terms instead of His?

Breakout
Pray for one another. Is there any area in your life where Jesus is not King?

Why Jesus? Because He is Our Anchor

Introduction:

Why Should I Trust the Lord? (Hebrews 6:13-20):

1. Because His character is Unquestionable . (Heb 6:13-15)

   Hebrews 6:13-15

   Genesis 15:5 - "Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them…So shall your offspring be."

   Genesis 15:6 - And he (Abraham) believed the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness.

2. Because His promises are Definitive . (Heb 6:16-18)

   Hebrews 6:16-18

   Numbers 23:19 - God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man that He should change His mind.

3. Because His Son is Steady Anchor . (Heb 6:19-20)

   John 14:6 - "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 6:13-20

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. Recap the life of Abraham and discuss how his example should impact our lives and our faith.
   

3. What characteristics or qualities of God do you need to constantly remind yourself of in this current season of life?
   

4. What promises of God do you have a hard time believing in sometimes? How can you strengthen your confidence in these promises and fight against doubt?
   

5. How is Jesus a steady anchor for our souls?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

Why Jesus? The Point of No Return

Introduction:

The Call to Maturity (Hebrews 6:1-12):

1. Maturity means Moving On from the Basics . (Heb 6:1-8)
2. Maturity means Loving God . (Heb 6:9-10)
3. Maturity means Imitating the Faithful . (Heb 6:11-12)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 6:1-12

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. Why is it impossible (Heb 6:4-6) to bring someone back to repentance if they experience the blessings of the Gospel and then fall away?
   

3. Why does your service to others in the church have to be motivated by your love for God (Heb 6:10)?
   

4. Who is a Christ-follower that you’ve observed that is worth imitating (Heb 6:12)? What about their faith do you find inspiring?

Breakout
Pray for one another for an earnest pursuit of following Jesus!