In Hebrews 8:6–7, how is the new covenant truly “better,” and why would God establish an “imperfect” first covenant in the first place?

If Hebrews 8:8–9 refers to Jeremiah 31’s prophecy about a new covenant, why does history not clearly document any direct fulfillment of this covenant among the entire house of Israel?

How can Hebrews 8:10 assert an inward law “written on minds and hearts” when many believers still follow external religious practices and traditions?

Why would a perfectly omniscient God, as implied in Hebrews 8:12, need to change from the old covenant to the new covenant if He supposedly foresaw everything from the beginning?

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?