With this passage the author of Hebrews continues his teaching on the Lord Jesus being our superior high priest over the Levitical priesthood and begins his teaching on the new covenant superseding the old. Keep this context in mind as you discuss the questions.

1. What is the overarching argument, or point, that the author of Hebrews is making in this passage?

2. In what ways does the author show that the old covenant was intended to be replaced? What were the shortcomings of the old covenant?

3. From this passage, what are some ways the new covenant is shown to be superior?

4. How does the author show that God has changed the law (v.12)?

5. Similar to last week, how does the author show the Lord Jesus to be a superior high priest?

6. Verse 25 says, “Consequently” (or therefore). Why is the Lord Jesus “consequently” able to save us to the uttermost? On what basis (from this passage) can He save us to the uttermost? (“Uttermost” is the Greek panteles, and means, “all-complete, entire, perfect,” etc.)

7. What does it mean that the Lord Jesus “always lives to make intercession” (v. 25)?

8. What truths about the Lord God have you learned from this passage?