Reference

Hebrews 9:15-28

Sermon Outline

  1. There is no covenant between sinners and God without blood
  2. Only Christ's Blood would be enough
  3. Christ's Blood secures an inheritance for all those who eagerly await His second coming

Family Discussion Questions

Younger and Older

  • Who writes a will, who gets the inheritance, and when do they get it?
  • Why was death needed for a covenant between God and sinful people?
  • What is the "inheritance" of sinners?
  • Whose inheritance do Christians get from God; their own, or Christ's?

Deeper Discussion

  • Thinking of the idea of a will, why was the blood of animals not ultimately sufficient for the covenant between God and humans?
  • Why was it necessary for Christ to die in order for us to share in what is rightfully His?
  • What does it mean for us to eagerly await His return, as opposed to NOT waiting or waiting in a way that is not EAGER?
  • What things or sin have tempted you to not wait eagerly for Christ?  How has the book of Hebrews given fuel for you to wait eagerly for Christ?