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"Jesus has become a surety of a better covenant"

Text: Hebrews 7:22

A POWERFUL CASE

The author has made a powerful case for Jesus and His new covenant. The following text could now be written with great authority.

“By so much more Jesus has become a surety
of a better covenant.”
Hebrews 7:22

1. By so much more

Let us pause and recall how the author of Hebrews had argued for the superiority of Jesus all this while.

a) He is described as better than the angels (Cf. Hebrews 1).

b) He is described as better than Moses (Cf. Hebrews 3).

c) He is described as better than the Levitical priesthood (Hebrews 7).

2. Jesus

We must never take for granted the greatness of Jesus!

a) He is the unique Son of God (Cf. Hebrews 1).

b) He tasted death for everyone (Cf. Hebrews 2).

c) He was made a merciful and faithful High Priest (Cf. Hebrews 2-5).

3. A better covenant

a) A new covenant was prophesied (Cf. Isaiah 61:8; Jeremiah 31:31).

b) This new covenant was going to be different (Cf. Jeremiah 31:32-33).

i) God would implant His word in the heart and mind.

ii) There would be a new and close relationship between God and His people.

4. Jesus as “surety”

a) The idea behind this word is “a guarantee”.

b) Jesus is that guarantee of the establishment of this new covenant hope.

c) The Spirit of God is God’s special seal and guarantee (Cf. Ephesians 1:13-14)