The Old and New Covenants Contrasted For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second. Hebrews 8:7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second. Hebrews 8:7

Old & New Contrasted Old VSVS New Figure of True Hebrews 9:24

Hebrews 9:24 For Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us.

Old & New Contrasted Old VSVS New Figure of True Hebrews 9:24 The True Hebrews 8:1-2

Hebrews 8:1-2 Now this is the main point of the things we are saying: We have such a High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, 2 a Minister of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle which the Lord erected, and not man.

Old & New Contrasted Old VSVS New Figure of True Hebrews 9:24 The True Hebrews 8:1-2 No Clear Conscience Hebrews 9:8-9

Hebrews 9:8-9 The Holy Spirit indicating this, that the way into the Holiest of All was not yet made manifest while the first tabernacle was still standing. 9 It was symbolic for the present time in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot make him who performed the service perfect in regard to the conscience--

Old & New Contrasted Old VSVS New Figure of True Hebrews 9:24 The True Hebrews 8:1-2 No Clear Conscience Hebrews 9:8-9 Makes Perfect Hebrews 7:18-19

For on the one hand there is an annulling of the former commandment because of its weakness and unprofitableness, 19 for the law made nothing perfect; on the other hand, there is the bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.

Old & New Contrasted Old VSVS New Figure of True Hebrews 9:24 The True Hebrews 8:1-2 No Clear Conscience Hebrews 9:8-9 Makes Perfect Hebrews 7:18-19 Blood of Animals Hebrews 9:18-20

Hebrews 9:18-20 Therefore not even the first covenant was dedicated without blood. 19 For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and goats, with water, scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people, 20 saying, "This is the blood of the covenant which God has commanded you."

Old & New Contrasted Old VSVS New Figure of True Hebrews 9:24 The True Hebrews 8:1-2 No Clear Conscience Hebrews 9:8-9 Makes Perfect Hebrews 7:18-19 Blood of Animals Hebrews 9:18-20 Blood of Christ Hebrews 9:12

Hebrews 9:12 Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption.

Old & New Contrasted Old VSVS New Figure of True Hebrews 9:24 The True Hebrews 8:1-2 No Clear Conscience Hebrews 9:8-9 Makes Perfect Hebrews 7:18-19 Blood of Animals Hebrews 9:18-20 Blood of Christ Hebrews 9:12 Priests Died Hebrews 7:23

Hebrews 7:23 Also there were many priests, because they were prevented by death from continuing.

Old & New Contrasted Old VSVS New Figure of True Hebrews 9:24 The True Hebrews 8:1-2 No Clear Conscience Hebrews 9:8-9 Makes Perfect Hebrews 7:18-19 Blood of Animals Hebrews 9:18-20 Blood of Christ Hebrews 9:12 Priests Died Hebrews 7:23 Priest Lives Forever Hebrews 7:24

Hebrews 7:24 But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood.

Old & New Contrasted Old VSVS New Faulty Hebrews 8:7

Hebrews 8:7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second.

Old & New Contrasted Old VSVS New Faulty Hebrews 8:7 Better Hebrews 8:6

Hebrews 8:6 But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.

Old & New Contrasted Old VSVS New Faulty Hebrews 8:7 Better Hebrews 8:6 Taken Away Hebrews 10:9 Established Hebrews 10:9

Then He said, "Behold, I have come to do Your will, O God." He takes away the first that He may establish the second.

Old & New Contrasted Old VSVS New Faulty Hebrews 8:7 Better Hebrews 8:6 Taken Away Hebrews 10:9 Established Hebrews 10:9 Temporal Inheritance Psalm 105:9-11

Psalm 105:9-11 The covenant which He made with Abraham, And His oath to Isaac, 10 And confirmed it to Jacob for a statute, To Israel as an everlasting covenant, 11 Saying, "To you I will give the land of Canaan as the allotment of your inheritance,"

Old & New Contrasted Old VSVS New Faulty Hebrews 8:7 Better Hebrews 8:6 Taken Away Hebrews 10:9 Established Hebrews 10:9 Temporal Inheritance Psalm 105:9-11 Eternal Inheritance 1 Peter 1:4

1 Peter 1:4 To an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you.

Conclusion Praise be to God, who sent His Son to establish the New Covenant and to ratify it with His blood. It is in this covenant that we obtain the redemption of our souls, and the hope of heaven!