1. Relation of the Covenants Hebrews 8:7-13

2. 2 COVENANT An agreementAn agreement A solemn obligation bound by the superior (God) upon the inferior (man)A solemn obligation bound by the superior (God) upon the inferior (man) Relation of old and new covenants must be understood, 2 Cor. 3:12-15 (2 Tim. 2:15; Matt. 28:18, 20)Relation of old and new covenants must be understood, 2 Cor. 3:12-15 (2 Tim. 2:15; Matt. 28:18, 20)

3. 3 A New Covenant Announced Jeremiah 31:31-34 New to be distinct from the old, 31:31New to be distinct from the old, 31:31 –Days are coming (not the present one), 31:31 –Not like Mt. Sinai covenant, 31:32 (Heb. 8:6-9) –Nature of the new covenant: Better 31:33-34 (Heb. 8:6-8)

4. 4 A New Covenant Announced Jeremiah 31:31-34 Christ’s death dedicated the New Covenant, Hebrews 9:15-17Christ’s death dedicated the New Covenant, Hebrews 9:15-17 –He fulfilled the law, Matthew 5:17; Romans 10:4 –He took away the first, Col. 2:14 (Eph. 2:14-15) –He established the second, Heb. 10:9

5. 5 Relation of the Covenants OLD COVENANT OLD Heb. 8:13 (Jer. 31:31)OLD Heb. 8:13 (Jer. 31:31) Was becoming obsolete in Jeremiah’s dayWas becoming obsolete in Jeremiah’s day NEW COVENANT NEW Heb. 8:13NEW Heb. 8:13 “Recently made, fresh…new kind, unprecedented, novel”“Recently made, fresh…new kind, unprecedented, novel”

6. 6 Relation of the Covenants OLD COVENANT MOSES John 1:17MOSES John 1:17 Mediator of the first covenant, Galatians 3:19Mediator of the first covenant, Galatians 3:19 NEW COVENANT JESUS CHRIST Hebrews 9:15JESUS CHRIST Hebrews 9:15 Hear His authority for your salvation Matthew 17:3-5 Acts 3:22-23Hear His authority for your salvation Matthew 17:3-5 Acts 3:22-23

7. 7 Relation of the Covenants OLD COVENANT STONE 2 Co.3:3,7STONE 2 Co.3:3,7 Israel hardened its heart and rebelled against God, Heb. 8:9; Zech. 7:12Israel hardened its heart and rebelled against God, Heb. 8:9; Zech. 7:12 NEW COVENANT HEARTS Hebrews 8:10-11HEARTS Hebrews 8:10-11 Only those who put God’s law on their heart are the people of GodOnly those who put God’s law on their heart are the people of God

8. 8 Relation of the Covenants OLD COVENANT TEMPORARY 2 Cor. 3:7-11TEMPORARY 2 Cor. 3:7-11 Glory was passing away, 3:7 (13)Glory was passing away, 3:7 (13) Done away in Christ (3:14)Done away in Christ (3:14) NEW COVENANT PERMANENT 2 Cor. 3:7-11PERMANENT 2 Cor. 3:7-11 Glory exceeds the old and remains (glory of Christ, 4:4)Glory exceeds the old and remains (glory of Christ, 4:4)

9. 9 Relation of the Covenants OLD COVENANT HIGH PRIESTS Heb. 5:1; 7:23-28HIGH PRIESTS Heb. 5:1; 7:23-28 Many, who diedMany, who died Sinners, offering sacrifices for their sins and for the sins of the peopleSinners, offering sacrifices for their sins and for the sins of the people NEW COVENANT ONE HIGH PRIEST Heb. 7:23-28; 8:1-2ONE HIGH PRIEST Heb. 7:23-28; 8:1-2 Forever, no changeForever, no change Sinless, offered sacrifice for sinnersSinless, offered sacrifice for sinners Ever lives to make intercessionEver lives to make intercession

10. 10 Relation of the Covenants OLD COVENANT ANIMALS Heb. 10:1-4ANIMALS Heb. 10:1-4 Sacrifice needed for sinSacrifice needed for sin Did not give life to sinners, 10:4, 11 (Heb. 9:13, 22)Did not give life to sinners, 10:4, 11 (Heb. 9:13, 22) NEW COVENANT HIMSELF Hebrews 9:23-28; 10:10-12HIMSELF Hebrews 9:23-28; 10:10-12 Remission of sinsRemission of sins Perfected forever those being sanctified, 10:14Perfected forever those being sanctified, 10:14

11. 11 Relation of the Covenants OLD COVENANT SHADOW Heb. 8:5; 10:1SHADOW Heb. 8:5; 10:1 Outline of the true substanceOutline of the true substance Authority, duration, glory, priesthood and sacrificesAuthority, duration, glory, priesthood and sacrifices NEW COVENANT SUBSTANCE Heb. 10:1SUBSTANCE Heb. 10:1 Christ’s authority, eternal glory, priesthood, sacrifices and salvation excelChrist’s authority, eternal glory, priesthood, sacrifices and salvation excel

12. 12 Both Covenants are from God Hebrew 8:8-10 Our authority, salvation & hope are based on the new covenant