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A Superior Covenant

Hebrews 8:1-13

Speaker

Adam Utecht

Senior Pastor

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Sermon Notes

I. ________________, the superior priest (v. 1-6)

A.  ________________,Jesus ministers (v. 1-2)

B.  ________________, ministry points to a superior ministry (v. 3-5)

C. Jesus’  ________________, ministry (v. 6)


II. The superior  ________________, (v. 7-13)

A. The old covenant was  ________________, (v. 7)

B. God’s  ________________,Covenant (v. 8-9)

C.  ________________, of the New Covenant (v. 10-12)

1. God’s Laws written on human  ________________, (v. 10b)

2. We  ________________, God’s people (v. 10c)

3. All will  ________________, the Lord (v. 11)

4. He will give mercy and  ________________, (v. 12)

D.  ________________, with the old (v. 13)


Going Deeper Questions

  1. Since Jesus is ministering right now in the heavenly sanctuary, how does that change the way you approach God in prayer (see Hebrews 8:1–2; 4:14–16)?

  2. The sanctuary is a heavenly one, the tabernacle is “true” (v. 2) and in v. 6 the ministry of Jesus is “superior.” William Lane says: “The adjectives ‘heavenly,’ ‘true,’ and ‘superior’ speak of the perfection of the salvation mediated through Christ.” Why is this important?

  3. Compare Hebrews 8:7 with Hebrews 7:11. What is the author saying about the old covenant (Mosaic Covenant)?

  4. Read Hebrews 8:8-12. Dennis Johnson says: “Through Jeremiah and other prophets the Lord foretold that in the ‘last days’ he would come to his people in justice and salvation (see Num. 24:14; Deut. 4:30; Isa. 2:2; Jer. 30:3–24; Dan. 2:28; Hos. 3:5).” Has this happened? Why or why not?

  5. What does it practically look like for you to live as someone whose access to God is based on Jesus’ finished work rather than your own efforts (see Ephesians 2:13–18)?

  6. Where do you still live as though the “old covenant” mindset applies - trying to earn God’s favor through good works - and how does Galatians 2:16 challenge that thinking?

  7. How have you experienced the “law written on your heart,” and what evidence of inner transformation do you see (or not see) in your life? (see Jeremiah 31:33; Ezekiel 36:26–27)

  8. Read Ex. 6:7; Lev. 26:12; Jer. 24:7; 32:38; Ezek. 11:20; 34:30; 37:27; Zech. 8:8; 2 Cor. 6:16; Rev. 21:3. What does God desire? How does this happen? How can you participate in it?

  9. The New Covenant is superior because it promises forgiveness of sins (Hebrews 8:12). What specific sins do you struggle to believe are fully forgiven, and how does Hebrews 8:12 and 1 John 1:9 speak to your assurance?

  10. If you truly are part of God’s people under the new covenant, how should that reshape your identity, priorities, and relationships (see 1 Peter 2:9-10)?

  11. In what ways do you still “forget the Lord,” and what habits can help you grow in truly knowing Him (see Psalm 103:1–5; John 17:3)?

About the Speaker

Adam Utecht

Senior Pastor

Adam has joyfully served as Senior Pastor at Community Church since 2017. Adam graduated from Moody Bible Institute (B.A. in Bible Theology, 2002) and Baptist Bible Seminary (M.A. in Ministry, 2011). His passion is to preach the gospel, see lives changed, and worship God wholeheartedly with his life.

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