Heb 10:1 | MHM | STEP | The Priesthood of Christ In this section, the apostle explains why the old system of Levitical priests and sacrifices is now set aside. Although the law and its rituals were given by God and had their purpose for a time, they were never meant to replace or compete with Jesus Christ. The old system was only a shadow, pointing forward to what Jesus would do. Now that Christ has come, it is important to see the weakness and limits of the old law compared to his perfect sacrifice. v. 1 : The law was only a shadow of the good things that were coming, not the real things themselves. These good things are found in Christ and the gospel. Under the old law, people saw hints of these blessings, but not the full reality. Now, through Jesus, we have the real thing, not just shadows (Hebrews 10:1 ).

‏ Hebrews 10:1

The Priesthood of Christ

In this section, the apostle explains why the old system of Levitical priests and sacrifices is now set aside. Although the law and its rituals were given by God and had their purpose for a time, they were never meant to replace or compete with Jesus Christ. The old system was only a shadow, pointing forward to what Jesus would do. Now that Christ has come, it is important to see the weakness and limits of the old law compared to his perfect sacrifice.

v. 1: The law was only a shadow of the good things that were coming, not the real things themselves. These good things are found in Christ and the gospel. Under the old law, people saw hints of these blessings, but not the full reality. Now, through Jesus, we have the real thing, not just shadows (Hebrews 10:1 ^a).