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Hebrews chapter 7 verses 18 and 19.

For on the one hand a former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness.

For the law made nothing perfect.

But on the other hand, a better hope is introduced through which we draw near to God.

Oh this is one of those places in the Book of Hebrews where we see this contrast between what God was doing in the old

covenant in the old testament through the law and what Jesus has done for us in the new testament and the new covenant through his

sacrifice for our sins. The whole picture here is that the laws and even the Levitical priesthood from the

Old Testament the system of offering sacrifices for sins has been set

aside and why has it been set aside because it

because it could not ultimately make anyone perfect.

But this is the beauty on the other hand verse 19 says a better hope has been introduced a better hope

and what is that hope and the whole picture here in Hebrew chapter 7 is that Jesus

the perfect high priest has come he has made sacrifice for our sins he had sin in him, so he had no sins to sacrifice for in his own life.

Instead, he's sacrificed for your sins and my sins.

This is the heart of the gospel.

Jesus has died as a substitute for you and me on the cross.

He has paid the price for all of our sins, all of our transgressions against God.

His blood has covered over all our sins.

He has conquered sin through his resurrection from the dead.

And as a result, all who trust in Jesus can draw near to God.

That's a better hope.

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