HEBREWS
If there is one thing that we constantly need it’s a daily reminder that whenever we are tempted to believe otherwise, Jesus is better. Jesus is better than the heroes of old or anything we could earn, and the hope of his kingdom is one worth enduring for. The book of Hebrews is one long reminder that Jesus is better.
The book of Hebrews has two primary purposes: to encourage Christians to endure, and to warn them not to abandon their faith in Christ. These warning passages appear throughout the book (2:1–4; 3:7–4:13; 5:11–6:12; 10:19–39; 12:1–29). The author encourages faithfulness, love, and sound doctrine. He does so by carefully teaching the OT in light of God’s revelation in Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ is greater than any angel, priest, or old covenant practice. We must not forsake the great salvation that Jesus has brought about. We must hold on by faith to the true rest found in Christ, and we must encourage others in the church to do the same. Because… Jesus is better.
