Kingdom Disciples

The promise of a New Covenant finds its fulfillment in the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus and his superior priesthood . The  Letter to the Hebrews  highlights key aspects of Christ’s ministry and reign,  especially his priesthood and sacrificial death . The Letter stresses the  non-repeatable nature  of his sacrifice for sin and the permanence of his priestly office. He “ achieved the purification of sins ” that no animal sacrifice ever could.

The definitive “Word” that God has spoken “ in the Son ” surpasses all past revelations made in “ the prophets ,” including Moses, the Great Lawgiver. Jesus of Nazareth exceeded every one of his predecessors. He alone “ achieved the purification of sins ,” therefore, he “ sat down ” at the right hand of God and inherited “ all things .” Moreover, his exaltation signaled the commencement of the “ New Covenant .”

Foundational to the  Letter to the Hebrews  is the appointment of Jesus as our High Priest, and this was due especially to his obedience “ unto death ” whereby he achieved the “ purification of sins .” In his sufferings, he was “ perfected ,” and in his resurrection, God vindicated his sacrifice by seating him at the “ right hand of the Majesty on High ,” where he now sits enthroned interceding on our behalf. The stress is not on his position as the Royal Son, as true as that is, but on his priestly status and ministry for his people.