Episode 359 - Firstborn (Part 4) The Preeminence of Christ (Hebrews 10:5-9)

Hebrews 10

1 The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.
Christmas

The Pleasure of God
Hebrews 10

2 Otherwise, would they not have stopped being offered? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt guilty for their sins.
Hebrews 10

3 But those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins.
Hebrews 10

4 It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.
Romans 10

5 Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said:

“Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me;
brought forgiveness
system

never righteousness
lifestyle
Jesus came to please God

Resurrection
Luke 2:14

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Hebrews 10

5 Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said:

“Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me;
Hebrews 10

6 with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased.
Law - grace

unfaithfulness
displeases God
Hebrews 10

7 Then I said, ‘Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll—
I have come to do your will, my God.’”
John 10

17 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again.
John 10

18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”