Thoughts on Hebrews Study Questions from 10/01

THOUGHTS ON HEBREWS STUDY QUESTIONS

My Sunday School Life Group is studying Hebrews. Every Monday, I post questions that were discussed the day before in Sunday School. I invite you to ponder/think about them and jot down your thoughts.

On Wednesdays, I post some of the ideas that came up in the Life Group's discussion for you to consider and compare with your thoughts.  

These questions were discussed in my Life Group Monday. This post presents thoughts from the class discussion.

Chapter 7 
Vv 11-22

What does v12 mean?

For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also.
Aaron's priesthood is in the Law. 
For a non-Levite to be a priest, the Law had to change.
Jesus death fulfilled the Old Testament Law and brought a new Law into place.
Since the Law changed, requirements for the priesthood changed, too.

Jesus earthly lineage was through Judah. Why is that mentioned here?

Aaron's line were priests. There should have been no need for another priest, unless. . .

What was the basis of Mel’s priesthood?

God appointed him. He was the first High Priest.

Vv18-19. What former regulation?

18 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless 19

 (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. 

"The Law" is the former regulation. 
The Law does not cleanse those who keep it.
The blood of Christ cleanses and perfects

When was The Law weak and useless?

It never could make something perfect, even the priests weren't perfect.
Whenever it was distorted by humans.
Romans 3 is all about weakness in the flesh.

What’s the better Law?

Jesus. The Greek term for "indestructible" is used to describe His life.

Why is “oath” emphasized as much as it is here?

An oath is always made by the "lesser" party to the "greater" party.
Melchizedek is related to Christ, not any tribe of Israel. 
Mel was "the original priest." Jesus is the "final priest needed."
Mel was "King of Salem (Peace)." Jesus is "King of God's Kingdom."

Comment on v22.

22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant.

The Law did nothing about imperfection.
Perfection (a better covenant) is through Melchizedek and Jesus.
Perfection lasts forever. 
We must be perfect to see God.

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