Hebrews 8:2
and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Hebrews 8:2?

2. How does Hebrews 8:2 describe Jesus' role in the heavenly sanctuary?

3. What does "true tabernacle" in Hebrews 8:2 reveal about God's dwelling place?

4. How can we apply Jesus' priestly ministry in our daily prayer life?

5. Connect Hebrews 8:2 with Old Testament tabernacle teachings in Exodus.

6. How does Jesus' heavenly ministry encourage us to live a holy life?

7. What does Hebrews 8:2 reveal about the role of Jesus as a high priest?

8. How does Hebrews 8:2 connect to the concept of the heavenly sanctuary?

9. Why is the "true tabernacle" significant in Hebrews 8:2?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 8?

11. Psalm 63:2 speaks of seeing God's power in the sanctuary--how could David witness this if he was exiled from the sanctuary?

12. (Psalm 27:4) How can one reconcile the desire to 'dwell in the house of the LORD' forever with the archaeological record of the ancient temple's destruction?

13. How can Hebrews 8:5 claim the earthly tabernacle is just a copy of a heavenly one if there is no historical or archaeological evidence of such a heavenly sanctuary?

14. What are the Names and Titles of God?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding Jesus as our High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary impact your daily walk with God?

2. In what ways does the concept of the true tabernacle challenge or enhance your view of worship?

3. How can the fulfillment of the Old Covenant in Christ encourage you in your faith journey?

4. What practical steps can you take to align your life with the reality of heavenly worship?

5. How does the assurance of salvation through Christ's ministry in the true tabernacle influence your interactions with others?1. How does Hebrews 8 emphasize the superiority of Jesus' ministry over the earthly priests?

2. How do the roles and responsibilities of Jesus as a High Priest differ from those of the high priests of the Old Covenant?

3. How do the concepts of the earthly sanctuary and the heavenly sanctuary contrast in this chapter?

4. In verses 6-13, the New Covenant is introduced. How does the New Covenant improve upon the Old Covenant?

5. What does it mean when it says the New Covenant will write God's laws on people's minds and hearts?

6. How is the obsolescence of the Old Covenant demonstrated in your own life?

7. How does understanding the New Covenant impact your personal relationship with God?

8. What aspects of the Old Covenant are identified as faults or shortcomings in Hebrews 8?

9. What does the phrase "they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest" mean in the context of the New Covenant?

10. How can the promise of the New Covenant encourage you in your current life circumstances?

11. How does the concept of the New Covenant change our understanding of sin and forgiveness?

12. What implications does the heavenly priesthood of Jesus have on your understanding of intercession and mediation?

13. How does the notion of a "better covenant" shape your understanding of God's plan for humanity?

14. How would the knowledge of Jesus being our High Priest in heaven affect your daily life decisions?

15. In what ways can you see the transformative power of the New Covenant at work in your life or in the lives of others?

16. How can the principles of the New Covenant be applied to modern-day societal issues?

17. How can understanding the New Covenant influence your interactions with others?

18. If the New Covenant involves God's laws being written in our hearts and minds, what does that mean for our personal accountability to God?

19. How can the promise of everyone knowing God in the New Covenant inspire you to share your faith with others?

20. What steps can you take to live more fully in the reality of the New Covenant?

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