Hebrews Chapter 8 - Commentary

This chapter primarily deals with the New/Everlasting covenant which was prophesied by Jeremiah 31:31-32.

Prior to that, the text deals with Jesus’ priesthood could not be of this world because of the Levitical priesthood was in force which offered gifts and sacrifices according to the law which were shadows of the things to come (vs 1-5).

Jesus’ priesthood was based on a better covenant based on better promises. This new covenant was ratified with the shedding of his own blood (Matthew 26:28; Mark 14:24; Luke 22:20;I Corinthians 11:25).

The New Covenant provides complete access to God because of the once and for all sacrifice of Jesus Christ.