The book of Hebrews has confounded readers for centuries. No one can pinpoint who wrote it. It doesn’t read like a typical New Testament epistle. In fact, the author seems to indicate that this is a writing meant to be proclaimed to the congregation (more like a sermon than a letter). What is clear, however, is its purpose: to encourage weary believers not to drift away, but to hold firmly to Jesus and live better lives. Page after page, argument after argument, Hebrews lifts up Christ as better: better than angels, better than Moses, better than priests, better than sacrifices, better than the old covenant. This series will invite us to hear the “better word” of Jesus and to anchor our lives in Him, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
by Dion Frasier
Preaching
Animal sacrifices had to be repeated again and again, but Jesus’ sacrifice was once for all. The cross is the better sacrifice. The cross is sufficient, complete, and final for our salvation.
by Dion Frasier
Preaching
The old covenant was written on tablets of stone, but the new covenant is written on hearts. In Jesus, we find forgiveness, transformation, and a deeper intimacy with God than ever imagined.
by Dion Frasier
Preaching
The Levitical priesthood was temporary and limited, but Jesus is a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek. He is one that is eternal, royal, and unshakable. He is both King and Priest, the one mediator who will never be replaced.
by David Pace
Bible Class Teacher
Our hope is not in circumstances, institutions, or people, but in the unchanging promises of God fulfilled in Christ. Jesus gives us a hope that is firm, steadfast, and anchored in eternity.
by Dion Frasier
Preaching
Earthly priests entered the temple with weakness and sin. Jesus, our great High Priest, knows our struggles, sympathizes with our weaknesses, and intercedes forever on our behalf.
by Dion Frasier
Preaching
Moses led Israel toward the promised land, but he could not provide lasting rest. Jesus offers the true Sabbath rest that our weary souls need. This is a rest not tied to geography or ritual, but to Him.
by Dion Frasier
Preaching
God once spoke through prophets and in various other ways. But now He has spoken through His Son. Jesus is the fullest revelation of who God is. We no longer have to wonder what God is like because we hear His better voice through Christ. The message of Hebrews is proposed in this introduction. Jesus is better than everything else!
