From bd6876d2a305c015141f8f549688bcc4887bb443 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: joycerendahl Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 13:28:33 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update '59-heb/08.md' --- 59-heb/08.md | 12 ++++++------ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/59-heb/08.md b/59-heb/08.md index 3e91519..267ccff 100644 --- a/59-heb/08.md +++ b/59-heb/08.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ See: Hebrews 7 The author wrote that Jesus "sat down at the right hand" of the majesty to say that in some way, God the Father gave Jesus the highest possible honor. In ancient times, rulers invited someone to sit "at their right hand", that is to say their right side. They did this when they wanted to greatly honor that person. So the author used this as a metaphor for how God honored Jesus. -See: God the Father; Son of God; Metaphor +See: [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### Who is “the Majesty in the heavens?” @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ When the author wrote that Jesus “is a servant in the holy place”. He wrote The author did not write "the holy place" to speak about the Holy of Holies in the temple or tabernacle. -See: God the Father; Heaven; Most Holy Place (Holy of Holies); Temple; Tabernacle +See: [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); Heaven; Most Holy Place (Holy of Holies); Temple; Tabernacle ### What is the “true tabernacle”? @@ -47,26 +47,26 @@ See: Priest (Priesthood); Law of Moses; Heaven The author wrote that the earthly tabernacle was a "copy and shadow of the heavenly things." He wrote this so people would think only about God and where God is. That is, he wanted them to stop worshipping things on earth. God designed the earthly tabernacle to be only a copy of the real tabernacle (see: Hebrews 8:2). That is, it was a pattern of what God showed Moses (see: Exodus 25:9, 40; 26:30; 27:8). When the author wrote that it was a “shadow”(σκιά/g4639), he used a metaphor. He wanted people to know that the earthly tabernacle was much less than the true tabernacle in heaven. A shadow is a thing people can see. But it is not the real thing, that is, the thing which casts the shadow. In the same way, the earthly tabernacle was a thing people can see, but it was not the real tabernacle. -See: Tabernacle; Heaven; Metaphor +See: Tabernacle; Heaven; [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### What did a “mediator” do? A “mediator”(μεσίτης/g3316) was a person who helped other people to solve a disagreement. The author used this metaphor to speak about how Jesus helps people with God. He speaks to God for people. When people disobey God, Jesus helps them to reconcile with God. -See: Mediator; Metaphor; Reconcile (Reconciliation) +See: Mediator; [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); Reconcile (Reconciliation) ### What is the “better covenant, which is based on better promises”? When the author wrote about the "better covenant, which is based on better promises," he wanted people to think about Jesus. He wanted people to know that Jesus started a new covenant between God and people. Under this new covenant, God blesses everyone who believes in Jesus. This is not like the old covenant God made with Moses. The old covenant required people to follow the Law of Moses. Only if a person kept the Law of Moses perfectly would God bless him. However, nobody could do this. So, the new covenant is better because people can be blessed if they believe in Jesus. God "writes it on the hearts of his people" (see: 8:10). This is a metaphor to say that God fulfills the covenant for Christians. This promise is better because people’s sins are completely forgiven. -See: New covenant; Covenant with Moses (Old Covenant); Law of Moses; Metaphor +See: New covenant; Covenant with Moses (Old Covenant); Law of Moses; [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) 8:7-13 ### How did God put his laws into the “minds” of Christians? The author wrote that God promised to put his laws into the “minds” of Christians. That is, he used a metaphor to say that people would understand what God wanted them to do. The Law of Moses was written on stones. People could not perfectly obey the Law of Moses. This is because of sin. However, now God helps his people to know what he wants. He helps them do this using the Holy Spirit. He helps them do this when they read the Bible. He also gives them the ability to live in a way that honors God. -See: Metaphor; Law of Moses; Holy Spirit +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); Law of Moses; Holy Spirit ### How did God write his laws on the “hearts” of Christians?