I was reading through Hebrews 6-10 today, and was struck with awe and gladness at the repeated superiority of Jesus over every alternative belief and value. Starting in chapter 6, the author of Hebrews uses the word "better" an astounding TEN times (not to mention all the times in the first six chapters when he says Jesus is "greater" or "worthy of more honor"). Clearly, Jesus is pretty freakin awesome. So here are 7 reasons from Hebrews why Jesus is better:
Jesus is a better hope. "A better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God." ~7:19
Jesus guarantees a better covenant. "This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant." ~7:22
Jesus offers better promises. "The covenant He mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises." ~8:6
Jesus was a better sacrifice. "It was necessary... to purify the heavenly things with better sacrifices than these." ~9:23
Jesus is a better possession. "You yourselves had a better possession and an abiding one." ~10:34
Jesus is King of a better country. "They desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one." ~11:16
Jesus offers a better life with Him. "...so that they might rise again to a better life." ~11:35
