June 16
Lesson 3 (KJV)
The New Covenant’s Sacrifice
Devotional Reading: Psalm 50:1–15
Background Scripture: Hebrews 9:11–28
Hebrews 9:11–22
11 But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.
13 For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:
14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
16 For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.
17 For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
18 Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood.
19 For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people,
20 Saying, This is the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you.
21 Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry.
22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
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Key Verse
Almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.—Hebrews 9:22
Covenant in God
Unit 1: A Fulfilled Covenant
Lessons 1–4
Lesson Aims
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Define Christ’s roles as high priest and mediator.
2. Explain the significance of the death of Christ.
3. Write a prayer of gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice.
Lesson Outline
Introduction
A. Nothing but the Blood of Jesus
B. Lesson Context
I. Better Solution (Hebrews 9:11–14)
A. In Heaven’s Sanctuary (v. 11)
B. For Eternal Redemption (v. 12)
C. For Full Cleansing (vv. 13, 14)
II. Better Mediator (Hebrews 9:15–17)
A. Through Jesus’ Mediation (v. 15)
B. Through Jesus’ Death (vv. 16, 17)
Where There’s a Will …
III. Necessary Death (Hebrews 9:18–22)
A. Dedicated in Blood (vv. 18–20)
B. Remission by Blood (vv. 21, 22)
The Universal Donor
Conclusion
A. The Power of the Blood of Jesus
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
Aaronic
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Air-ahn-ik.
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Corinthians
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Ko-rin-thee-unz (th as in thin).
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Levitical
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Leh-vit-ih-kul.
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Leviticus
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Leh-vit-ih-kus.
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Messiah
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Meh-sigh-uh.
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Mosaic
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Mo-zay-ik.
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tabernacle
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tah-burr-nah-kul.
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What Do You Think?
Should Christ’s function as the new covenant’s high priest be taught as a foundational doctrine, or should teaching on this subject be reserved for “advanced” classes? Why?
Digging Deeper
After completing your response, compare and contrast it with the categories in 1 Corinthians 3:1, 2 and Hebrews 5:11–6:3.
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What Do You Think?
What steps can you take to allow the facts in Hebrews 9:12 to help you in future struggles against temptation?
Digging Deeper
Consider Matthew 5:48; Romans 6:1, 2, 12, 13; 8:12, 13; 10:9–11; Ephesians 4:22–24; Philippians 2:12; James 2:14–17; 1 Peter 1:15, 16; and 1 John 3:3 as you ponder the division of duties between you, Christ, and the Holy Spirit in this regard.
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What Do You Think?
Given what Christ has done with regard to our “dead works,” how will that realization affect your conduct tomorrow?
Digging Deeper
Do Romans 6:1–4 and/or Hebrews 6:1–3 change your response? Why, or why not?
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What Do You Think?
How should a person’s perspective on life change when realizing that he or she has entered into a covenant, or contract, with the God of the universe?
Digging Deeper
How would, should, and/or could this perspective be driven by the fact that God has established all the terms of the covenant, or contract, and for us, it’s either take it or leave it?
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What Do You Think?
Which will be more important in demonstrating the cleansing power of Christ’s blood: our ability to explain the gospel or our example of living as empowered people? Why?
Digging Deeper
Compare and contrast Romans 10:17; 1 Corinthians 9:19–22; 1 Timothy 3:7; 1 Peter 3:1, 2, 15.
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Visual for Lessons 2 & 3. Ask your learners to rate this visual on a scale from 1 (“means nothing to me”) to 10 (“really convicts me”). Discuss.
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Activity Page (June 16: The New Covenant’s Sacrifice)
Nickelson, Ronald L. et al., eds. The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2018–2019. Vol. 66. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2018. Print.
Eichenberger, Jim et al. “The New Covenant’s Sacrifice.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2018–2019. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson et al. Vol. 66. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2018. 367. Print.
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