Mediator of a Better Covenant

Covenant defined: the arrangement whereby God’s saving purpose becomes reality.

I: THE NEED FOR A BETTER COVENANT

A: The Contrasts

1: Earthly vs. heavenly and copy vs. reality (1-5)

The heavenly sanctuary vs. the ‘copy’ and ‘shadow.’ (vv. 2,5) [ch.9]

The better gift & sacrifice (V. 3) [ch. 10] see 10:12

2: A more excellent ministry (6a)

B: The OC was inadequate and temporary (7,8,9,13).

1: God found fault with the people (Ex. 24:3)

2: NC founded on better promises (i.e. fulfilled promises)

II: THE PROMISES OF A BETTER COVENANT

A: “I will …” (5x) – the foundation for God’s Covenant with man.

B: Berith and Diatheke

C: The promises that have been realized in the New Covenant.

1: A new nature (v. 10)

2: A new knowledge of God (v. 11)

3: A new forgiveness (v. 12)

III: THE MEDIATOR OF A BETTER COVENANT

A: Jesus: A better mediator

B: Jesus mediates on the basis of His own blood.

Conclusion

The dangers of the New Covenant

The “I will” and the “He will.”