The book of Hebrews in the Bible is rich in theology. Theology may sound like a big, intimating word that is just for scholars but it is really just an explanation of the foundation and meaning of our faith.
Hebrews 1:1-2
God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son (Jesus), whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom al He made the worlds….
Augustine said, “The New Testament is in the Old Testament concealed, the Old is in the New revealed.” In early history, God revealed Himself to man through the law, rituals and the sacrifice of animals. In the New, God completed his revelation through grace by laying down his life as the ultimate sacrifice for sin. Hebrews brings together the Old and New Testaments in a way that makes sense. The Old Testament has rich mean and foreshadows the coming of Jesus the Messiah.
I love reading and studying Hebrews. Hebrews is the story of faith, the faith of our spiritual forefathers, many who struggled unimaginably hard circumstances and some even died for their faith, but in the end were overcomers, listed as men and women of faith.
Hebrews presents to us Jesus, the Son of God, who is our High Priest interceding to the Father on our behalf. It challenges us to faith, believing in what we can’t see but knowing it is true. It exhorts us to be faithful, obedient and to treat one another with brotherly love. It promises that if we endure, we will win the race and have eternal life with Jesus forever and ever and ever.
Below is a chart I created to help show how the New Testament reveals the fulfilment of the Old.
Barbara E. Gilbert Said:
on April 11, 2021 at 6:53 pm
We are studying Hebrews at church. This morning we had a great expository message on the first few verses of Hebrew 6: This chart is such a detailed, easy to understand explanation of how Christ has come for our salvation. Thanks!!
Pat Said:
on April 11, 2021 at 7:14 pm
Thank you so much. I love being able to help people understand scripture. Blessings to you and thanks for sharing.
PEGGY DUNN Said:
on November 19, 2022 at 8:06 am
I’m glad I found you! Thanks for your helpful chart From Hebrews.