Scripture Focus: Hebrews 9:11-28 The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE Scripture Focus: Hebrews 9:11-28

The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE The Word to Live By: Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face the judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. Hebrews 9:27-28

The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE Session Truth: Christ’s sacrifice offers cleansing from both guilt and the power of sin.

There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Immanuel’s veins; The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Immanuel’s veins; And sinners plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains. - William Cowper

There are two tabernacles mentioned in Hebrews 9. The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE There are two tabernacles mentioned in Hebrews 9. How are they different?

Why are animal sacrifices no longer needed? The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE How are the animal sacrifices under Moses' law different from Christ’s sacrifice? Why are animal sacrifices no longer needed?

Who were the parties to the old covenant? The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE Who were the parties to the old covenant? Who are the parties to the new covenant? How is Moses' mediation different from Jesus’ mediation?

What do believers inherit from Christ’s death? The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE What do believers inherit from Christ’s death? Why did Jesus need to die for the new covenant to come into effect?

What did the blood symbolize under both the old and new covenants? The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE What did the blood symbolize under both the old and new covenants? What did the sprinkling of the blood symbolize?

Why is the old tabernacle no longer needed? The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE Why is the old tabernacle no longer needed? How was the blood offered under the old and new covenants different?

The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE Does Christ’s “once for all” sacrifice cover sins that occur after conversion?

the “end of the ages” occur? The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE When does or did the “end of the ages” occur? How is Christ’s death different from ours?

The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE If we are saved by Christ’s blood today, what salvation is Christ bringing?

How do people use words to minimize their sin? The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE Why is it hard for people who claim they live “good” lives to face the seriousness of sin? How do people use words to minimize their sin?

Why is it emphasized that Christ offered Himself “once for all”? The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE Why is it emphasized that Christ offered Himself “once for all”? How should the realization that judgment is coming change the way we live?

How is Jesus the “better sacrifice” for our sins? The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE How is Jesus the “better sacrifice” for our sins? What does Hebrews teach us about the claim that Christianity is just one good belief system among many?

Why does Jesus’ shedding of blood have power to redeem? The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE Why does Jesus’ shedding of blood have power to redeem? How does Jesus’ sacrifice give believers power? Is it necessary to understand this power in order to receive it?

in the center of Your will. The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE The Center of His Will Prayer Lord, I long to live in the center of Your will. Show me what is right, and enable me to do it.

Give me a right perspective The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE The Center of His Will Prayer Give me a right perspective on life, and teach me to care about the things that matter to You.

and let me give myself faithfully in Christlike ministry to others. The Better Way: Hebrews No Other Gospel: Galatians 10: THE BETTER SACRIFICE The Center of His Will Prayer Empower me for service, and let me give myself faithfully in Christlike ministry to others. I pray in Christ’s strong name. Amen.