I. Christ's superior priesthood is final.
a. The Levites presented sacrifices daily; Christ's sacrifice was for all time.
b. The Levites stood serving perpetually; Christ sat down at the right hand of God.
c. The Levites presented multiple sacrifices continually repeated; Christ offered one sacrifice.
d. The Levites repeated sacrifices never took away sins; Christ's sacrifice perfected those who are sanctified.
-take away = periaireo = to take from around, take away, remove utterly
-Guthrie "The word (perfected) speaks of new covenant people as having been made whole or complete. Christ has suited us for relationship with the Father."
II. Christ's perfect sacrifice is final.
a. His sacrifice renders the past promise of a new covenant a present reality.
b. His effective sacrifice eliminates any further need for sacrifices for sin.
-forgiveness - aphesis = forgiveness, cancellation, release (of prisoners)
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