Have you ever known a person who turned his or her back on Christ and the church and simply walked away? Perhaps you have struggled to maintain your own Christian commitment in the face of disillusionment, spiritual confusion, loss of perspective, or outright persecution. The book of Hebrews points us to Christ. It provides light to help struggling Christians see Jesus clearly and stand firm. S…
1Ahora bien, el punto principal de lo que venimos diciendo es que tenemos tal sumo sacerdote, el cual se sentó a la diestra del trono de la Majestad en los cielos,
2ministro del santuario, y de aquel verdadero tabernáculo que levantó el Señor, y no el hombre.
3Porque todo sumo sacerdote está constituido para presentar ofrendas y sacrificios; por lo cual es necesario que también este tenga algo que ofrecer.
4Así que, si estuviese sobre la tierra, ni siquiera sería sacerdote, habiendo aún sacerdotes que presentan las ofrendas según la ley;
5los cuales sirven a lo que es figura y sombra de las cosas celestiales, como se le advirtió a Moisés cuando iba a erigir el tabernáculo, diciéndole: Mira, haz todas las cosas conforme al modelo que se te ha mostrado en el monte.
6Pero ahora tanto mejor ministerio es el suyo, cuanto es mediador de un mejor pacto, establecido sobre mejores promesas.
7Porque si aquel primero hubiera sido sin defecto, ciertamente no se hubiera procurado lugar para el segundo.
8Porque reprendiéndolos dice: He aquí vienen días, dice el Señor, En que estableceré con la casa de Israel y la casa de Judá un nuevo pacto;
9No como el pacto que hice con sus padres El día que los tomé de la mano para sacarlos de la tierra de Egipto; Porque ellos no permanecieron en mi pacto, Y yo me desentendí de ellos, dice el Señor.
10Por lo cual, este es el pacto que haré con la casa de Israel Después de aquellos días, dice el Señor: Pondré mis leyes en la mente de ellos, Y sobre su corazón las escribiré; Y seré a ellos por Dios, Y ellos me serán a mí por pueblo;
11Y ninguno enseñará a su prójimo, Ni ninguno a su hermano, diciendo: Conoce al Señor; Porque todos me conocerán, Desde el menor hasta el mayor de ellos.
12Porque seré propicio a sus injusticias, Y nunca más me acordaré de sus pecados y de sus iniquidades.
13Al decir: Nuevo pacto, ha dado por viejo al primero; y lo que se da por viejo y se envejece, está próximo a desaparecer.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
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Versículo 1
I. 8:1–10:18 This passage on Jesus’ superior offering argues that his ministry as the heavenly High …
8:1–10:18 This passage on Jesus’ superior offering argues that his ministry as the heavenly High Priest is superior to that of earthly priests.
8:1-2 The first two verses of ch 8 transition from the discussion just completed and anticipate the discussion to come. • Here is the main point: The author is referring back to the appointment of Jesus as a superior High Priest (5:1-10; 7:1-28). • he ministers in the heavenly Tabernacle (or tent; also in 8:5): This anticipates the theme of Jesus’ superior offering that is covered in the rest of this section (8:3–10:18). Unlike the Levitical priests who served in an earthly tent or building, Jesus’ sacrifice is superior because he serves in the true place of worship, the very presence of God in heaven (8:5; 9:11, 24; 10:12).
II
Versículo 3
II. 8:3 every high priest is required to offer gifts and sacrifices: Making offerings is a general re…
8:3 every high priest is required to offer gifts and sacrifices: Making offerings is a general requirement of priests, so Jesus also had to offer a sacrifice. • This verse reiterates what is stated in the first verse of the previous discussion (5:1), indicating another major movement in the book.
III
Versículo 4
III. 8:4 If he were here on earth: Under the old order Jesus would not even be a priest, as previously…
8:4 If he were here on earth: Under the old order Jesus would not even be a priest, as previously discussed (see 7:13-14). But Jesus is in heaven, which makes his priestly service distinct from and superior to that of the priests of the old covenant (8:5; 9:11, 24; 10:12).
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Versículo 5
IV. 8:5 a copy, a shadow: The earthly place of worship was an imitation that pointed to the real one …
8:5 a copy, a shadow: The earthly place of worship was an imitation that pointed to the real one in heaven. That is why God warned Moses to make it according to the pattern (see Exod 25:40; 26:30; cp. Acts 7:44). Judaism and early Christianity both spoke of a heavenly Temple within a heavenly Jerusalem, which would come down to earth at the end of the age (see Rev 21:2). Hebrews suggests that this heavenly place of worship was shown to Moses so he would know how to build the earthly Tabernacle. It is the heavenly Temple, however, in which Jesus ministers as High Priest.
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Versículo 6
V. 8:6 the one who mediates: A mediator works with two parties to bring them to agreement. Christ’s …
8:6 the one who mediates: A mediator works with two parties to bring them to agreement. Christ’s work of sacrifice established the covenant relationship between people and God. • a far better covenant with God: See “The New Covenant” Theme Note. This covenant is better because it is based on better promises (see 8:7-13).
VI
Versículo 7
VI. 8:7-13 The author quotes Jer 31:31-34, an Old Testament prophecy concerning the new covenant that…
8:7-13 The author quotes Jer 31:31-34, an Old Testament prophecy concerning the new covenant that includes a number of striking promises. Establishing the superiority of the new covenant lays a foundation for the argument in Heb 9:1–10:18 that the Son’s offering under the new covenant was superior to the offerings of the old covenant.
8:7 The first covenant, made at Sinai, was not faultless. It was not the end of God’s plan, because it didn’t solve human weaknesses (see 7:11-28; 8:9).
VII
Versículo 8
VII. 8:8 found fault with the people: Because the people were unable to keep the terms of the old cove…
8:8 found fault with the people: Because the people were unable to keep the terms of the old covenant (see study note on 8:7), God made a new covenant.
VIII
Versículo 9
VIII. 8:9 God made a covenant with their ancestors at Sinai (Exod 19:1-8; 24:7-8; 34:27-28; Deut 4:13).…
8:9 God made a covenant with their ancestors at Sinai (Exod 19:1-8; 24:7-8; 34:27-28; Deut 4:13). • I took them by the hand: In rescuing his people from the land of Egypt, God led them as a parent might lead a child that could not fend for itself (see Exod 12–14). • They did not remain faithful: See Heb 3:7-19; Num 14:1-38; Deut 9; Ps 106. • so I turned my back on them: The covenant warned that if the people turned away, God would turn away from them (see Deut 28:15-68; 30:11-20; 1 Kgs 8:22-53; 2 Chr 6:12-42).
IX
Versículo 10
IX. 8:10 Under the old covenant, the people were commanded to take the words of the law to heart (Deu…
8:10 Under the old covenant, the people were commanded to take the words of the law to heart (Deut 32:46), and the kings of Israel and Judah were judged on whether or not they followed the law of God wholeheartedly (2 Kgs 10:31; 2 Chr 31:21). A difference in the new covenant is that God’s laws would be in people’s minds and on their hearts. People would have renewed hearts and minds, with God’s law as an intrinsic, internal motivation.
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Versículo 11
X. 8:11 All those in the new covenant know the Lord; intimate personal relationship with the Lord is…
8:11 All those in the new covenant know the Lord; intimate personal relationship with the Lord is in the very nature of the new covenant.
XI
Versículo 12
XI. 8:12 A final characteristic of the new covenant is that God would forgive their wickedness and ne…
8:12 A final characteristic of the new covenant is that God would forgive their wickedness and never again remember their sins. The blood of Jesus cleanses his people completely from sin (9:13-15; 10:14-18, 22; 1 Jn 1:7).
XII
Versículo 13
XII. 8:13 The word new in “new” covenant emphasizes that, once God had enacted this covenant, the Sina…
8:13 The word new in “new” covenant emphasizes that, once God had enacted this covenant, the Sinai covenant was considered old or obsolete and was thus out of date. Its time of usefulness was over and its termination was imminent.
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Hebrews — Capítulo 8
Have you ever known a person who turned his or her back on Christ and the church and simply walked away? Perhaps you have struggled to maintain your own Christian commitment in the face of disillusionment, spiritual confusion, loss of perspective, or outright persecution. The book of Hebrews points us to Christ. It provides light to help struggling Christians see Jesus clearly and stand firm. S…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Ahora bien, el punto principal de lo que venimos diciendo es que tenemos tal sumo sacerdote, el cual se sentó a la diestra del trono de la Majestad en los cielos,
2ministro del santuario, y de aquel verdadero tabernáculo que levantó el Señor, y no el hombre.
3Porque todo sumo sacerdote está constituido para presentar ofrendas y sacrificios; por lo cual es necesario que también este tenga algo que ofrecer.
4Así que, si estuviese sobre la tierra, ni siquiera sería sacerdote, habiendo aún sacerdotes que presentan las ofrendas según la ley;
5los cuales sirven a lo que es figura y sombra de las cosas celestiales, como se le advirtió a Moisés cuando iba a erigir el tabernáculo, diciéndole: Mira, haz todas las cosas conforme al modelo que se te ha mostrado en el monte.
6Pero ahora tanto mejor ministerio es el suyo, cuanto es mediador de un mejor pacto, establecido sobre mejores promesas.
7Porque si aquel primero hubiera sido sin defecto, ciertamente no se hubiera procurado lugar para el segundo.
8Porque reprendiéndolos dice: He aquí vienen días, dice el Señor, En que estableceré con la casa de Israel y la casa de Judá un nuevo pacto;
9No como el pacto que hice con sus padres El día que los tomé de la mano para sacarlos de la tierra de Egipto; Porque ellos no permanecieron en mi pacto, Y yo me desentendí de ellos, dice el Señor.
10Por lo cual, este es el pacto que haré con la casa de Israel Después de aquellos días, dice el Señor: Pondré mis leyes en la mente de ellos, Y sobre su corazón las escribiré; Y seré a ellos por Dios, Y ellos me serán a mí por pueblo;
11Y ninguno enseñará a su prójimo, Ni ninguno a su hermano, diciendo: Conoce al Señor; Porque todos me conocerán, Desde el menor hasta el mayor de ellos.
12Porque seré propicio a sus injusticias, Y nunca más me acordaré de sus pecados y de sus iniquidades.
13Al decir: Nuevo pacto, ha dado por viejo al primero; y lo que se da por viejo y se envejece, está próximo a desaparecer.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. 8:1–10:18 This passage on Jesus’ superior offering argues that his ministry as the heavenly High …
Versículo 3
II. 8:3 every high priest is required to offer gifts and sacrifices: Making offerings is a general re…
Versículo 4
III. 8:4 If he were here on earth: Under the old order Jesus would not even be a priest, as previously…
Versículo 5
IV. 8:5 a copy, a shadow: The earthly place of worship was an imitation that pointed to the real one …
Versículo 6
V. 8:6 the one who mediates: A mediator works with two parties to bring them to agreement. Christ’s …
Versículo 7
VI. 8:7-13 The author quotes Jer 31:31-34, an Old Testament prophecy concerning the new covenant that…
Versículo 8
VII. 8:8 found fault with the people: Because the people were unable to keep the terms of the old cove…
Versículo 9
VIII. 8:9 God made a covenant with their ancestors at Sinai (Exod 19:1-8; 24:7-8; 34:27-28; Deut 4:13).…
Versículo 10
IX. 8:10 Under the old covenant, the people were commanded to take the words of the law to heart (Deu…
Versículo 11
X. 8:11 All those in the new covenant know the Lord; intimate personal relationship with the Lord is…
Versículo 12
XI. 8:12 A final characteristic of the new covenant is that God would forgive their wickedness and ne…
Versículo 13
XII. 8:13 The word new in “new” covenant emphasizes that, once God had enacted this covenant, the Sina…