With this passage the author of Hebrews makes his point: We have such a high priest. He explains the heavenly, priestly work of the Lord Jesus Christ and shows the fulfillment of the new covenant promise of Jer. 31:31-34. 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. Where does the text say the Lord Jesus ministers? Why is this significant?

3. In what ways does the writer of Hebrews show a change in the law with this text (cf. 7:12)?

4. The author uses the words “copy,” “shadow,” and “pattern” in this passage. How are they used? What does this mean?

5. Verse 6 says the Lord Jesus has a “much more excellent” ministry and mediates a “better covenant” with “better promises. Compared to what? How is Christ Jesus’ ministry and the new covenant “better”?

6. How does the author show us that the new covenant was expected and anticipated?

7. What does it mean for us that the old covenant is obsolete (v. 13) and the new covenant has been inaugurated (Luke 22:20)?

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