A MORE EXCELLENT MINISTRY

Introduction:

A. Have You Ever Been To A Copy Of Another Place?

B. As Neat As It Is, It Is Not The Real Thing.

Body: Hebrews 8: 1 - 6

I. Our High Priest.

A. He is seated at the right hand of God.

1. He is in the throne room.
2. He is in his Majesties’ presence.

B. He is a minister in the true sanctuary.

1. It is the one which God built.
2. It is not just a copy.

C. He offers gifts and sacrifices.

II. The Earthly High Priest.

A. Offer gifts.

B. Offer sacrifices.

C. Serve in the earthly sanctuary.

1. The earthly is a shadow and copy.
2. It was made by human hands.
3. It was made according to the pattern of the heavenly.

D. Jesus not able to be earthly priest.

III. More Excellent Ministry.

A. He is a Mediator of a better covenant.

B. The better covenant has better promises.

Conclusion:

A. Christ Is Our High Priest.

B. He Is A Better High Priest.

1. He serves in God’s presence.

2. He serves in the house that God built.

3. He offers a better sacrifice and better gifts.

4. He makes us better in God’s sight.

C. We Inherit A Better Covenant With Better Promises.>