I. Review
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“Better”
“Once”
Let us…”

II. Jesus: The New and Better Deliverer. Chapters 1-8.

“Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.” Hebrews 3:1
A. Better than the prophets
1. Messianic Jews are “hoping”…
2. God spoke…

The Greatness of Jesus Christ: 7 Fold Affirmation
1. He began the last days
2. He has been appointed heir
3. He creates the world
4. He is the radiance
5. He upholds the universe by the word of His power
6. He made purification for sins
7. He sat down at the right hand of the majesty on high

B. Better Than the Angels. Hebrews 1 and 2
1. He is the Son ...
2. He is the creator …
3. He is the sovereign …
4. He is the Savior …

C. Better Than Moses (The Chief Apostle) Hebrews 3
1. Moses was a human agent …
2. Moses was faithful as a servant …

D. Better Than Joshua (The Leader) Hebrews 4:1-13
1. Joshua led God’s people into earthly Canaan …

E. Better Than Aaron ( The High Priest) Hebrews 4:14
1. Heavenly vs. earthly (4:14)
2. Melchizedech vs. Aaron (5:6; 10; 7:3; 17; 18-25)
3. Perfect vs. failing

F. He Offers a Better Offering

Excursus
• God keeps saved to the end the people He has saved.
• John 10:28-30
• Romans 8:28-39
• Hebrews 7:23-28
• Ephesians 1:13-14
• No perseverance indicates no salvation.
• The Bible teaches preservation of the elect. Apostasy is only possible for someone who has not been truly saved.
• So long as a professing Christian is in a state of carnality, no pastor or Christian friend, has the slightest ground for holding that carnal person.