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Hebrews 8 · Grade 4

Copy and Shadow

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Verse 1 gives the main point of the letter so far. Believers have such a high priest, who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens. Earthly priests stood because their work was never done. Jesus sat down. He serves in the true tabernacle which the Lord pitched, not man.

The earthly tabernacle was real and holy, but it was a copy and shadow of the heavenly things. A shadow shows that something real is there, but it is not the thing itself. Jesus’ ministry is more excellent, because he is the mediator of a better covenant, which is built on better promises. For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second.

A long quotation from Jeremiah 31 comes next. God promised a new covenant with Israel and Judah. He would put his laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. Everyone, from the least to the greatest, would know him. And God said, I will remember their sins and lawless deeds no more.

Show What You Know

  1. What is the main point in verse 1?

  2. How is a shadow like the earthly tabernacle?

  3. Why did God promise a second covenant?

  4. Which prophet’s words are quoted?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. Believers have such a high priest, who sat down on the right hand of the of the Majesty in the heavens.
  2. For if that first had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second.
  3. God promised a covenant with Israel and Judah.
  4. He would put his laws in their minds and write them on their .
  5. Everyone, from the least to the greatest, would him.

Think About It

  1. What is the difference between keeping rules on the outside and having God’s ways written on your heart?

  2. Why is it good news that God remembers sins no more?

Memory Verse

“For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second.”

Hebrews 8:7 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What does it mean to you that God forgives?
  • How would you sum up Hebrews 8 in one sentence?

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