In this passage, the author of the book of Hebrews explains how the Lord Jesus, the mediator of the New Covenant, established the New Covenant by His death and that just like a will, the first and second covenants were inaugurated with blood.

Bear this context in mind as you discuss the questions below.

1. How does Christ's death redeem those who are called "from the transgressions committed under the first covenant"?

2. Why, or in what ways, was the first covenant insufficient?

3. Why and how does the author of Hebrews use a will as an illustration of how the Old and New Covenants were established?

4. Why must there be a death to establish the New Covenant?

5. Why is the Lord Jesus Christ the only acceptable sacrifice for our sin?

6. How did King Jesus tell us to remember the blood of the covenant?

7. What has this passage taught you about God, about yourself, and about growing in holiness?