Hebrews 8:6 · KJV

"But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁴For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law:

⁵Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.

⁶But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.

⁷For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.

⁸For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:

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Devotional Reflection

LoveGratitudeHopeAwe

The Old Testament is a beautiful love contract. In it, God saves people who have messed up and starts His plan of grace to bring us to Jesus. But as powerful as the old covenant was, we now have a better one. This is because Jesus, as the perfect sacrifice and guarantee of God's great promises, is the one who makes this new covenant possible.

Prayer

Thank you, Almighty God, for sending Jesus to carry out the plan You established so long ago and revealed through Your ancient prophets. Jesus fulfilled the promises. In the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord, I give You my gratitude, and in Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Reflection Questions

How do you perceive the concept of a 'better covenant' in your life?

What does it mean for you to have a mediator who offers a more excellent ministry?

When have you experienced the promises of God in a profound way?

Life Application

faith

Trust in the promises of the new covenant to guide your decisions and relationships.

hope

Reflect on the better promises God has for you and how they can inspire hope in your daily life.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse emphasizes that Jesus mediates a better covenant, highlighting the superior promises of the new covenant compared to the old.

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