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The book of Hebrews might be the most unique book in the New Testament. The author's identity is uncertain. Its focus on Jewish ritual is unnerving. Its claims about Jesus are unduplicated. Its theological statements are unusual. It's philosophy unheard of. Its eloquence unrepeated in the New Testament.
Yet the message of Hebrews is clear, profound, certain: the superiority of Jesus.
Hebrews provides a marvelous, mysterious portrait of Jesus as seen through the lens of Old Testament rituals and characters. The author's clear goal is to demonstrate the superiority of Jesus over Jewish prophets, angels, Moses, temple priests and Israel's kings. Jesus is presented as the new and better and higher priest. He is the unique sacrifice that established a new covenant between humanity and God. Jesus entered our humanity so that by His death He broke the power of him who held the power of death—that is, the devil—to free believers from the fear of death.
Also, Hebrews presents readers with a challenge: pay attention to Jesus.
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