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The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: "See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Hebrews 8:5? 2. How does Hebrews 8:5 illustrate the importance of following God's detailed instructions? 3. What does "copy and shadow" in Hebrews 8:5 reveal about earthly worship? 4. How can understanding Hebrews 8:5 deepen our appreciation for Christ's heavenly ministry? 5. In what ways can we ensure our worship aligns with God's heavenly pattern? 6. How does Exodus 25:40 connect with the message in Hebrews 8:5? 7. How does Hebrews 8:5 relate to the concept of the Old Covenant as a shadow? 8. Why does Hebrews 8:5 emphasize the importance of the heavenly pattern shown to Moses? 9. What does Hebrews 8:5 imply about the relationship between the Old and New Covenants? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 8? 11. What are the three biblical tabernacles? 12. Hebrews 6:19–20: If Jesus entered “behind the curtain,” is this temple-based imagery in tension with the historical destruction of the Temple in AD 70? 13. In the New Testament, certain laws seem superseded by new teachings (e.g., Hebrews 8:13); how does this harmonize with Psalm 119’s emphasis on the perpetuity of God’s law (Psalm 119)? 14. What are the three biblical tabernacles? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding the tabernacle as a "copy and shadow" of heavenly things change your perspective on Old Testament worship practices? 2. In what ways can we ensure that our worship today aligns with the heavenly pattern revealed in Scripture? 3. How does recognizing Jesus as our High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary impact your daily walk with God? 4. What are some "earthly shadows" in your life that might be distracting you from focusing on eternal realities? 5. How can the example of Moses' obedience to God's pattern inspire you to follow God's instructions in your own life? Hebrews 8 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Hebrews 8:5 NIV Hebrews 8:5 NLT Hebrews 8:5 ESV Hebrews 8:5 NASB Hebrews 8:5 KJV Hebrews 8:5 Commentaries Bible Hub