8: Jesus, Mediator of the New Covenant – Teaching Plan

Key Thought: Jesus save us because of His perfect obedience, and through His death cancelled the penalty of death, and made possible the new covenant.
February 19, 2022

1. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 8:10-12.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
What is the nature of the new covenant?
Personal Application: How do we look at the new covenant and our responsibility in being a part of it? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your relatives states, “I would never kill an animal and slit its throat. I wouldn’t do that. I’m glad I’m under the new covenant and don’t have to worry about killing an animal if I sin because the law and sacrifices have been done away with.” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 8:1-6.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
Why is Jesus a better mediator of the covenant?
Personal Application: How often is your prayers for Christ’s intercession for you and others? How important is it? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your friends states, “If Jesus is our High Priest, what is the role of the priests’ in the church today that offer Christ’s blood and body to the members every week?” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 10:5-10.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
What is the difference between Christ’s sacrifice for us and the Lord’s Supper?
Personal Application: What is the role of obedience in our lives and why is it so important? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your relatives states: “If Jesus’ sacrifice of His body was once for all, why is the Mass celebrated offering the body and blood of Christ every day?” How would you respond to your relative?

4. Have a volunteer read Jeremiah 31:33,34.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What does it mean that they won’t teach others to know the Lord? Does that mean we won’t have teachers and education in heaven?
Personal Application: If this covenant was for the house of Israel, why is it repeated twice in Hebrews in the New Testament? Is this covenant different from the covenant with the Gentile Christian believers? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

Amen!