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The law and its sacrifices were only shadows, unable to take away sin or perfect the worshiper (10:1–4). Psalm 40 is applied to Jesus, who came not to offer endless sacrifices but to do God’s will by giving His body for us (10:5–10). Unlike priests who stood daily offering sacrifices that could never cleanse, Christ offered Himself once for all, then sat down at God’s right hand, having perfected forever those who are being sanctified (10:11–14). The Holy Spirit confirms this through Jeremiah’s prophecy of the new covenant: God’s law written on hearts and sins remembered no more (10:15–18).
Because of this, believers have confidence to draw near to God by the blood of Jesus, who opened a new and living way through His flesh and reigns as our High Priest (10:19–21). We are urged to draw near with full assurance, hold fast our hope without wavering, and stir one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together as the Day approaches (10:22–25). But a fearful warning follows: to go on sinning deliberately after receiving the truth leaves no sacrifice, only judgment (10:26–31). Yet the chapter closes with encouragement: just as they had endured suffering in the past, so now they must press on in faith, for “the righteous shall live by faith” (10:32–39).
🌀 Reflection:
Do you live as though Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice has given you full access to God, or are you tempted to go back to old patterns of guilt or empty rituals?
💬 Mission Challenge:
This week, encourage another believer to keep meeting faithfully with God’s people, pointing them to the hope we share as we await Christ’s return.
Just Keith Harris 
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