1. Hebrews 8:1 refers to “the Majesty in the heavens.” To Whom is that a reference?
2. What is the main theme of the Book of Hebrews (a theme that resurfaces full force in chapter 8)?
3. Why is Christ’s priesthood superior to the priesthood of the Old Testament?
4. Why is the New Testament said to contain “better promises” than the Old Testament?
5. To what is the writer of Hebrews referring when he speaks of God “finding fault with them” (Heb. 8:7)?
6. Hebrews 8:8-10 explains that the Old Testament could not deal with a specific issue. What is that issue?
7. What passage is considered to be among the strongest texts in the Old Testament in regard to the need for a coming New Covenant?
8. According to Romans 7:12, was there anything “wrong” with the Old Law?
9. In this lesson, there is a discussion about the fact that when sin entered the picture (in the Old Testament), something was missing. What was that “something”?
10. According to Galatians 3:10ff., what was the Old Covenant able to provide?
11. Explain the connection between Deuteronomy 27:26 and Galatians 3:10ff.
12. Jeremiah prophesied something that eventually became a reality. According to Hebrews 8:12, what was that “something”?
13. Why were some Jewish Christians of the first century toying with the idea of returning to Judaism?
14. Explain why the writer of Hebrews said, “How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation” (Heb. 2:3).
15. What was the point of the Hebrews writer discussing the tabernacle of the Old Testament (Heb. 9:1-10)?
16. According to Hebrews 9:12, how many times is it necessary for Christ to offer a sacrifice for our sins?
17. In Hebrews 9:16-17, we learn that something had to happen for the New Covenant to go into effect. What was that “something”?
18. Explain the point of Hebrews 9:22, and how it applies to Christ.
THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST,