SIX WAYS TO

ACCORDING TOTHE BOOK OF

HEBREWS

At the very root of freedomis a quest within man to

become better.

It must have been somewhat instinctive with Jesus as wellin that He “grew in wisdom,

stature, and in favor with Godand man” (Lk. 2:52)

Hebrews Makes Use Of The Term“Better” 12 Times In The Letter.

It Denotes The SuperiorNature Of The Christian Faith.

Another Key ExpressionFound In This Letter Is

“Let Us,” As An AdmonishmentTo Participate In Betterment.

We will examine six things betterfor the Christian inour lesson today:

We will examine six things betterfor the Christian inour lesson today:

An attempt will be made to makea correlation between the Spiritual

and physical betterment.

An attempt will be made to makea correlation between the Spiritual

and physical betterment.

Note some of the “better” things available to the Note some of the “better” things available to the Christian:Christian:

Christ is better than angels (1:4)Christ is better than angels (1:4) Christians act in a better way (6:9)Christians act in a better way (6:9) Christians have a better hope (7:19)Christians have a better hope (7:19) Christians have a better covenant (7:22)Christians have a better covenant (7:22) Christians have better promises (8:6)Christians have better promises (8:6) Christians have a better sacrifice (9:23)Christians have a better sacrifice (9:23) Christians have a better possession (10:34)Christians have a better possession (10:34) Christians have a better country (11:16)Christians have a better country (11:16) Christians have a better resurrectionChristians have a better resurrection (11:35)(11:35) Christ has provided something better for usChrist has provided something better for us (11:40)(11:40)

Note some of the “better” things available to the Note some of the “better” things available to the Christian:Christian:

Christ is better than angels (1:4)Christ is better than angels (1:4) Christians act in a better way (6:9)Christians act in a better way (6:9) Christians have a better hope (7:19)Christians have a better hope (7:19) Christians have a better covenant (7:22)Christians have a better covenant (7:22) Christians have better promises (8:6)Christians have better promises (8:6) Christians have a better sacrifice (9:23)Christians have a better sacrifice (9:23) Christians have a better possession (10:34)Christians have a better possession (10:34) Christians have a better country (11:16)Christians have a better country (11:16) Christians have a better resurrectionChristians have a better resurrection (11:35)(11:35) Christ has provided something better for usChrist has provided something better for us (11:40)(11:40)

I. A Better Priesthood/LeaderI. A Better Priesthood/Leader

• The Aaronic priesthood was limited by life-span and infirmities (8:23). • The Aaronic priesthood was limited by life-span and infirmities (8:23).

• Imperfect men serving imperfect men (8:11). • Imperfect men serving imperfect men (8:11).

• Made after the law of carnal command- ment (7:16).

• Made after the law of carnal command- ment (7:16).

Our country has tried to be better fromtime of our her first President.

Our country has tried to be better fromtime of our her first President.

A battle has been waged to obtain andmaintain our freedom.

A battle has been waged to obtain andmaintain our freedom.

Jesus is the epitome of leadership and a priest (7:26).Jesus is the epitome of leadership and a priest (7:26).

• He manifested the power of an endless life (7:16).

• He manifested the power of an endless life (7:16).

• Since He is eternal, there will be no change in His priesthood (7:24).

• Since He is eternal, there will be no change in His priesthood (7:24).

• Jesus promised tobuild His church andeven death could not stop it (Mt. 16:18).

• Jesus promised tobuild His church andeven death could not stop it (Mt. 16:18).

II. A Better CovenantII. A Better Covenant

• The covenantwith Israel by Moses was faulty(8:7).

• The covenantwith Israel by Moses was faulty(8:7).

• The law had tochange with a new priest (7:12).

• The law had tochange with a new priest (7:12).

• This covenantwas weak and unprofitable (7:18).

• This covenantwas weak and unprofitable (7:18).

• The Declaration of Independence provides freedom, but has been updated and changed many times.

• The Declaration of Independence provides freedom, but has been updated and changed many times.

• Written bymen withlimited vision.

• Written bymen withlimited vision.

• Subject tonot being relevant orapply to theneeds of society.

• Subject tonot being relevant orapply to theneeds of society.

• The Gospel is ourfreedom.• The Gospel is ourfreedom.

• Promised byJeremiah (31:31). • Promised byJeremiah (31:31).

• “I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts:and I will be to them a God, and they shall beto me a people” (8:10).

• “I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts:and I will be to them a God, and they shall beto me a people” (8:10).

III. A Better SacrificeIII. A Better Sacrifice

• The blood ofanimals couldnot forgive (9:12-13).

• The blood ofanimals couldnot forgive (9:12-13).

• The sacrificehad to be madeover and over(9:7).

• The sacrificehad to be madeover and over(9:7).

• These could not affect theconscience (9:9).

• These could not affect theconscience (9:9).

• Many have fallen and shed blood forour freedom, but peace is temporary.• Many have fallen and shed blood forour freedom, but peace is temporary.

• When things are made better, evil influences reverses our progress.

• Jesus is the supreme sacrifice to set men free from sin.

• He was an offering that was withoutspot (9:14).

• Only one offering need-ed, not to atonefor, but to forgive sins(9:26).

• Eternal results (9:12).

IV. A Better Remembrance IV. A Better Remembrance

• The Children of Israel had signs and reminders of God’sphysical deliverance from bondage (Ex. 12:7).

• The Children of Israel had signs and reminders of God’sphysical deliverance from bondage (Ex. 12:7).

• They werereminded every year by having aPassover. They kept itout of fear (11:27).

• They werereminded every year by having aPassover. They kept itout of fear (11:27).

We remember our deliveranceand freedom by entertainment

and self-satisfying indulgenceswith little remembrance of what

the Fourth of July actually means.

We remember our deliveranceand freedom by entertainment

and self-satisfying indulgenceswith little remembrance of what

the Fourth of July actually means.

• Each Lord’s Day, we have the grandprivilege to call to remembrance the body that was broken and blood thatwas shed.

• Each Lord’s Day, we have the grandprivilege to call to remembrance the body that was broken and blood thatwas shed.

• We show theLord’s death till He comes(I Cor. 11:26).

• We show theLord’s death till He comes(I Cor. 11:26).

• This supperrepresents the “blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many forthe remission of sins” (Mt. 22:28).

• This supperrepresents the “blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many forthe remission of sins” (Mt. 22:28).

V. Better Symbols Of FreedomV. Better Symbols Of Freedom

• Due to the people’s sinsthey were instructed tolook to the brazen serpent(Num. 21:4-9).

• Due to the people’s sinsthey were instructed tolook to the brazen serpent(Num. 21:4-9).

• Driven to respond by fearnot love.

• Driven to respond by fearnot love.

Eagle represents strength and abilityto soar above problems and fly to

Eagle represents strength and abilityto soar above problems and fly to

FREEDOM FREEDOM

VI. A Better CountryVI. A Better Country

• Children of Israel sought for andtraveled for 40 years in search ofCanaan.

• Children of Israel sought for andtraveled for 40 years in search ofCanaan.

• Many diedeither in route or inan attemptto enter.

• Many diedeither in route or inan attemptto enter.

• Their queststole their hearts from God.

We look to Washington, the Congressand the President to secure our freedom

and keep us safe.

We look to Washington, the Congressand the President to secure our freedom

and keep us safe.

It has its limitations because of the human element and limited capabilities.

It has its limitations because of the human element and limited capabilities.

Too often, our love for this homeinterferes with God’s better plans.Too often, our love for this home

interferes with God’s better plans.

“But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not

ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city”

Hebrews 11:16

“But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not

ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city”

Hebrews 11:16

If you will but let Him, Hecan make all things betterboth here and in eternity.

If He is not your Savior,you need to allowHim to become so!

Jesus said, “Whosoever will,let him take ofthe waters of lifefreely” (Rev. 22:17).