Springville Road Community Church
"Knowing God... Making God Known"
 

Text: Hebrews 8

I. Jesus has a better ministry. - minister - literally refers to a worker of the people.

II. jesus is the mediator of a better covenant.
A. The Old Covenant was conditional. - I will if!
B. The Old Covenant revealed the sinfulness of man. - Romans 2-3
C. The Old Covenant was inadequate to "make perfect those who draw near." (10)
D. The New Covenant is unconditional. - I will regardless!
E. The New Covenant was recongnized by the Lord Jesus and is based on his shed blood. (Luke 22)
F. The New Covenant is realized both now (redemption) and in the future (restoration).
G. The New Covenantis based on the promises of God.
1. Personal
a. I will put my laws into their minds.
b. I will write them upon their hearts.
c. I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
2. Powerful
a. I will be merciful (forgive) their iniquities.
b. I will remember their sins no more.
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