Jesus is seated at the right hand of God, serving as our perfect high priest in the true heavenly sanctuary, not an earthly one. His position in heaven signifies the completion and superiority of His priestly work, far above any earthly priest or temple. Just as earthly leaders have their seats of authority, Jesus’ location at the throne of majesty demonstrates His ultimate authority and access to God on our behalf. This heavenly reality assures us that our mediator is not limited by earthly constraints but is always present before God, interceding for us with perfect understanding and power. [02:05]
Hebrews 8:1-2 (ESV):
"Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, a minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the Lord set up, not man."
Reflection: How does knowing that Jesus is actively interceding for you in heaven change the way you approach God in prayer today?
The new covenant Jesus mediates is superior to the old because it is founded on better promises—spiritual and eternal blessings rather than merely earthly ones. While the Mosaic covenant promised land, prosperity, and peace for obedience, it could not offer eternal life or complete forgiveness. In contrast, the new covenant, ratified by Jesus’ blood, promises us eternal life, spiritual blessings, and a relationship with God that is not dependent on our perfect obedience but on faith in Christ. This covenant is unbreakable and everlasting, offering hope that transcends earthly circumstances. [08:41]
1 Corinthians 11:25 (ESV):
"In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.'"
Reflection: What is one spiritual promise of the new covenant that you need to claim and trust in more fully today?
Under the new covenant, God promises to put His law in our minds and write it on our hearts, accomplished through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Unlike the Old Testament, where the Spirit came upon people temporarily, every believer now receives the Holy Spirit permanently at the moment of faith. This indwelling presence transforms us from the inside out, giving us new desires, empowering us to obey God, and assuring us of our identity as His children. The Spirit’s work is ongoing, shaping our hearts and minds to reflect Christ more each day. [27:43]
Ephesians 1:13-14 (ESV):
"In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory."
Reflection: In what area of your life do you sense the Holy Spirit prompting you to trust or obey God more deeply right now?
The new covenant offers not just knowledge about God, but a real, experiential relationship with Him—one where every believer, from the least to the greatest, can truly know the Lord. This means you can experience God’s presence, assurance, and love in tangible ways, not just through teaching but through the Spirit’s work in your heart. Whether through moments of deep peace, conviction, or even a sense of God’s embrace, this relationship is available to all who seek Him. God desires for you to know Him personally and intimately, not just intellectually. [37:16]
Jeremiah 31:34 (ESV):
"And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more."
Reflection: When was the last time you intentionally sought to experience God’s presence, and how might you make space for that today?
Through Jesus, the new covenant promises total and permanent forgiveness—God is merciful toward our iniquities and remembers our sins no more. Unlike the old system of repeated sacrifices, Jesus’ sacrifice was once for all, removing every barrier between us and God. This forgiveness is not partial or temporary; it is complete, freeing us from guilt and shame and inviting us to live in the joy and freedom of being fully accepted by God. You are no longer defined by your past sins, but by Christ’s righteousness and mercy. [38:48]
Hebrews 8:12 (ESV):
"For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more."
Reflection: Is there a past sin or failure you still carry guilt for? How can you embrace God’s complete forgiveness and let go of that burden today?
The book of Hebrews reveals the supremacy of Jesus as our perfect high priest and the mediator of a new and better covenant. This new covenant, unlike any earthly contract or the Mosaic covenant given to Israel, is established on better promises—promises that are spiritual, eternal, and transformative. The old covenant, with its focus on earthly blessings, land, and conditional obedience, was always meant to be temporary, pointing forward to something greater. Its terms required perfect obedience, which no one could fulfill, and its blessings were limited to this life. In contrast, the new covenant, ratified by the blood of Jesus, offers eternal life, complete forgiveness, and a personal relationship with God.
Jesus’ heavenly location—seated at the right hand of the Father—underscores the superiority of His priesthood. He ministers not in an earthly tabernacle, but in the true heavenly sanctuary, guaranteeing our access to God. The new covenant is not about external rituals or temporary sacrifices, but about an internal transformation. God promises to write His law on our hearts and minds, accomplished through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. This is not a distant or impersonal arrangement; it is a deeply personal relationship where God’s Spirit lives within us, guiding, convicting, and empowering us to live in a way that pleases Him.
Faith, not works, is the sole term of this covenant. We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by our own efforts or obedience. Yet, this faith is not mere intellectual agreement—it is a wholehearted trust that results in a changed life. The Holy Spirit’s presence assures us of our salvation and enables us to experience God in real and tangible ways, sometimes even through profound moments of spiritual intimacy.
The forgiveness offered in this covenant is total and permanent. God promises to remember our sins no more, removing them as far as the east is from the west. The old system of repeated sacrifices is obsolete; Jesus’ sacrifice is once for all. As we celebrate the Lord’s Supper, we remember that we are participants in this new covenant, grafted into God’s people, and recipients of every spiritual blessing in Christ. This is a covenant not of fear or striving, but of faith, assurance, and deep, abiding relationship with God through Jesus.
Hebrews 8 (ESV) — > 1 Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, 2 a minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the Lord set up, not man.
> ...
> 6 But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises.
> ...
> 8 For he finds fault with them when he says:
> “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord,
> when I will establish a new covenant with the house of Israel
> and with the house of Judah,
> 9 not like the covenant that I made with their fathers
> on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt.
> For they did not continue in my covenant,
> and so I showed no concern for them, declares the Lord.
> 10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel
> after those days, declares the Lord:
> I will put my laws into their minds,
> and write them on their hearts,
> and I will be their God,
> and they shall be my people.
> 11 And they shall not teach, each one his neighbor
> and each one his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’
> for they shall all know me,
> from the least of them to the greatest.
> 12 For I will be merciful toward their iniquities,
> and I will remember their sins no more.”
> 13 In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.
Jeremiah 31:31-34 (ESV) — > 31 “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah,
> 32 not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the Lord.
> 33 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
> 34 And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.”
The old covenant was, you do this and I will do that. That was the term of the old covenant. You do this, you follow my rules, follow my laws perfectly. And I will do that. That's the old terms to understand the terms of the New Covenant, though, we do have to go into the New Testament some more. These terms, well, they're actually pretty simple. In fact, there's only one term, and it's believe. It's believe. It's have faith. The core essence of the New Covenant, the term is this, faith. Faith in Jesus Christ. [00:21:53] (41 seconds) #FaithBeyondWords
At the time of conversion, the time you truly believe and trust Jesus as your Savior, when this actually takes place, the Holy Spirit of God indwells you in that moment. That's what happens. That's what happens. [00:29:10] (19 seconds) #HeartReleasedToGod
We live in a time of the new covenant because Jesus has instituted it through the Lord's Supper. And we are part of this new covenant because Jesus has essentially invited us through faith, the term of the covenant, not obedience, but faith in a better covenant. [00:39:43] (23 seconds) #MindHeartTransformation
It promises eternal life with Jesus. The old did not promise eternal life with God. It didn't. It wasn't what it was about. Number two, it completely forgives our sins. The old one did not. It required ongoing sacrifices, didn't it? So this one's better. And its terms are based on faith and not our obedience. The old required obedience that we could not do, right? Second, the new covenant, better. Number four, it promises to change our thinking and our hearts towards God. The old simply pointed to the fact that we were sinners needing ongoing sacrifices. The new one, better. It works on our minds and it works in our hearts. It transforms us. It gives us new life. Number five, finally, the new covenant is overseen by Jesus who is in heaven at the right hand of God, not here on earth and not overseen by mortal sinful men. We have a covenant that is being overseen, guaranteed by God in heaven with his son, Jesus at the right hand of God, mediating between us and the covenant. [00:40:23] (80 seconds) #HeavenlyMediator
We have a covenant that is being overseen, guaranteed by God in heaven with his son, Jesus at the right hand of God, mediating between us and the covenant. Can you see? Amen. Amen. It is. It is amazing. Amazing. And that's what we're going to celebrate today. [00:41:31] (18 seconds) #FaithCelebration
And so as we take these elements, as they pass out today, begin to think about this wonderful, wonderful, incredible covenant, not based on our obedience, but based on our faith in Jesus Christ. And ask God, ask God to help you in that faith. [00:43:29] (21 seconds) #OneChurchInChrist
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