Better Blood (A Small Group Lesson)
April 5th, 2009As Passover and Easter are closing in on us, I thought this lesson might be helpful in thinking about Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection. Of course, his death, burial, and resurrection occurred during Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and the Feast of First Fruits. God’s timing was “spot on.”
Open:
Please share your answer to one of the following:
- If you have given blood, tell us about the positives and negatives (pun intended) that you experienced.
- Tell about an unusual mess or stain you had to clean up. How did it turn out?
Study:
Read Hebrews 9:11-28 and discuss the following with your group.
- In what ways was Jesus’ priesthood different than the Old Testament priests? (11-14)
- How was his cleansing of people different than the old? (15-22)
- In what ways do you think Jesus’ covenant is new? (15-22)
- What is the significance of Jesus’ entrance into heaven on our behalf? (23-28)
- How do you think his sacrifice is superior to the old way? (23-28)
- What is significant here about Jesus’ return? (23-28)
Apply:
- When you hear of the sacrifice of Jesus for your sins, how do you feel?
- Humbled
- Bored
- Grateful
- Knowledgeable
- Other ___________
- What do you think people outside of church think when they hear the story?
- What analogies can we use to help people grasp the seriousness of sin and their value to God?
