Heb 10:1-3 | 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 10:1-3

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).

v. 2: If the old sacrifices could have truly made people perfect, they would have stopped being offered. If the worshippers were really made clean, they would no longer feel guilty for their sins. But this did not happen with the old sacrifices (Hebrews 10:2 ^b).

v. 3: Instead, the old sacrifices reminded people of their sins every year. Each time they offered a sacrifice, it showed them they were still sinners and needed forgiveness (Hebrews 10:3 ^c).