Hebrews 9 — The Once-for-All Sacrifice of Christ

In this session of the Hebrews study, Shane Carpenter leads the group through Hebrews chapter 9 as the author continues building the case that Jesus is the greater High Priest and mediator of a better covenant.The chapter revisits the Old Testament tabernacle and the rituals carried out by the priests under the first covenant. Those sacrifices were repeated year after year and could never fully cleanse the conscience. They served as reminders and shadows pointing forward to something greater.Hebrews 9 reveals the fulfillment of those shadows in Christ. Unlike the priests who entered the earthly tabernacle with the blood of animals, Jesus entered the true heavenly sanctuary with His own blood, securing eternal redemption once and for all.In this discussion the group explores:How the tabernacle and priestly rituals pointed to a greater realityWhy the sacrifices of the old covenant could never fully deal with sinWhat it means that Christ entered the heavenly sanctuary once for allHow Jesus’ sacrifice purifies the conscience and secures eternal redemptionThe hope believers have as we eagerly wait for Christ to returnHebrews 9 reminds us that salvation came at a cost. What the old covenant could only foreshadow, Christ has accomplished completely through His sacrifice.Led by: Shane CarpenterSeries: A Study Through Hebrews