• What do you think are the main ideas/themes of Hebrews 9:1-28? 
  • Breaking Down the Text 
    • Hebrews 9:1-10 
      • Why do you think the writer refers to the “Tent” or “Tabernacles” rather than the “Temple”? 
      • What was the layout of the earthly Tabernacle as described in verses 2-5.
      • What was the service to God offered by the priests in the earthly Tabernacle described in verses 6-7.
      • What do verses 9-10 show about the regulations in the Tabernacle? 
    • Hebrews 9:11-15
      • Describe Jesus tabernacle. How is it better than the earthly tabernacle?
      • What was the blood of buns and goats able to do? What was Jesus’ blood able to do?
    • Hebrews 9:16-28 
      • Why does blood inaugurate a covenant (a testament)?
      • How was the the first covenant and earthly Tabernacle dedicated according to the writer?
      • How did Jesus dedicate the new covenant?
      • How is the new covenant clearly better than the old when considering these things?
      • What will happen for those who persevere and eagerly wait for Jesus?
  • In what ways does Hebrews 9:1-28 challenge you to grow?