The Old is Gone the New has Come

The sermon explores Hebrews 8:1-13, unpacking how the Old Testament system of priests, sacrifices, and the temple points directly to Jesus Christ. It examines the critical role of the High Priest in ancient Israel—how he alone could enter the Holy of Holies once a year on the Day of Atonement to offer sacrifices for the sins of the people. This temporary system, though established by God, revealed humanity's desperate need for something permanent. Through Jesus' death on the cross, God established a New Covenant—one where His blood covers our sins eternally, allowing us to enter God's presence not through repeated animal sacrifices, but through the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ. This reality has profound implications for how we view ourselves, think about our past, and live out our faith daily.