Hebrews 9 Study Notes

The ministry of Christ is that of a new covenant mediator. His ministry is superior because he does not enter an earthly sanctuary, but into heaven itself, and thus into the very presence of God. Unlike the high priest who entered annually into the most holy place, Christ entered into the most holy place once for all time. Unlike the old covenant that was inaugurated by the death of animals that had no choice in the matter, the new covenant was inaugurated by Christ’s voluntary death. Unlike the old priesthood that offered the blood of animals, Christ offered his own blood. Unlike the old priesthood that offered sacrifices continually without effect, the blood of Christ obtained eternal redemption.