As we look at the lives of those who have gone on before, they inspire us to continue to persevere in the race of life.
The ancients persevered in faith because they had their eyes on the prize of an eternal destination.
Hebrews 11 not only provides us with a definition of faith, but also examples of those who lived and endured through faith.
In the opening verses of Hebrews 11, we find a definition of what faith truly is.
1 Peter 1:3-9. The resurrection provides a real and living hope for us as believers.
Another reason that Christ is a greater high priest is because His sacrifice is able to deal with sins once for all.
The writer of Hebrews makes the case that the religious observances of the OT were not sufficient to take away sins, but the sacrifice of Jesus is.
Because of this new covenant that Jesus has initiated, mere humans can have an personal and intimate relationship with Almighty God.
Because Christ is our great High Priest, He is able to save to the uttermost all who call upon Him.
The writer of Hebrews gives an explanation of who Melchizedek is, thus pointing to God's greatness and sovereignty in orchestrating this even in Abraham's life.