Hebrews 1:1–8:1

Hebrews 1:1–8:15 matched frames

Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.

A 1:1-14 Christ's superiority over angels as Son of God; sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high (v3). Contains seven OT quotes, with the seventh referencing Psalm 110:1.
- B 2:1-18 Christ as man who would suffer death for everyone; key reference to Psalm 8.
  - C 3:1-4:11 Christ's faithful nature (3:2); Israel's unbelief in wilderness (4:2); warning against unbelief.
    - D 4:12-13 Picture of priest slaying burnt offering; Word laying bare heart's thoughts.
      - E 4:14-16 High priest who can sympathise (v15) with us through temptation.
      - E' 5:1-10 High priest having compassion (v2) through suffering.
    - D' 5:11-14 Need to understand scripture and spiritual growth.
  - C' 6:1-20 Hold fast to faith (6:12) patiently, as Abraham did.
- B' 7:1-28 Melchizedek priesthood's greatness; priest for ever with an endless life (v16).
A' 8:1 Summary: High priest set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens.

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