In the middle of a long list of people of faith from the Old Testament, the author of Hebrews takes a minute and reminds his audience of what all these people have in common.

Before Israel enters the Promised Land, Moses is told to go view the land from a mountain before he passes away.

The author of Hebrews provides more examples of obedience to God through rather extreme circumstances.

In faith and with obedience, Noah obeys God and starts to construct an ark.

Rather than simply defining faith, the readers are brought examples from Israel's past who serve as prime examples of how faith is lived out in everyday life.

As an example of faith, Able shows obedience to God through offering the best of what he has.

The call to respond to the case for Jesus as Messiah is made, and the response is to endure through persecution.

Bet you weren't expecting to read from Habakkuk during the walkthrough of Hebrews. Habakkuk shares on the two attitudes regarding sin: those who live in disobedience and those who live by faith.

The author warns his audience about the dangers of continuing on in intentional sinful behaviors after hearing the truth from God.

Different instructions are given regarding a person's attitude toward sin.

As the author recaps the main points he's made since Hebrews 4:14-16, the encouragement for Believers is to come before the throne of God with confidence in faith.

Isaiah shows proper fear and despair as he encounters God on His throne.

Jesus' work as High Priest is compared to the ongoing work of the Levitical priests.

The job of a priest is never done. In these particular verses, God gives the priests final exhortations for how and why they should behave, act, and serve.

The author makes his final arguments for why Christ is the better sacrifice.

David prophetically clarifies that the Messiah will come to live in complete and perfect obedience to God the Father, fulfilling the Law, and will become the perfect sacrifice.

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Solomon prays to God as he dedicates the temple in Jerusalem.

To greater illustrate the importance of Jesus' death on the cross, the author of Hebrews makes a connection between blood and the establishment of a covenant.

After the Laws are laid out, Israel reaffirms their commitment to God's Covenant.

The author of Hebrews begins to point to why Jesus' sacrifice is superior to the blood of animals.

God gives instructions for the requirements on who and where sacrifices are to be made.

As a sign of what is to come in Jesus, the old Tabernacle, its furnishings, the priesthood, and the work of the priests are summarized.

God begins to provide Moses with instructions for building the Tabernacle - the central place where Israel would worship God until Solomon built the temple.

As Jesus serves as the head of the new Covenant between God and His people, Jeremiah 31 is presented as a fulfilled prophecy.

God initiates a covenant with the Israelites at Mt. Sinai.

At long last, the author of Hebrews reaches the culmination of his defense of Jesus' Priesthood.

God provides instructions for Aaron regarding entering the Most Holy Place in the Tabernacle, specifically the Day of Atonement.

The importance of God establishing Jesus as the High Priest of the new covenant is solidified by His oath.

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David prophetically speaks about the fulfillment of Melchizedek as a figurehead of a priestly order.

The logical case for Jesus as the superior High Priest is made from the prophetical statement in Psalm 110.

In order to quell any further rebellion and uprisings, God gives Israel a sign through Aaron's staff budding almonds.

Melchizedek, as a type of Jesus, is a superior priest as he receives a tithe from Abram.

At long last, we take a look at the individual, Melchizedek.

Abraham is used to demonstrate how hope in God's promises serves as an anchor for our souls.

God challenges nations and idols to even attempt to compare with Him.

The author warns his audience about their precarious position of falling away from the grace they received from Jesus.

Isaiah compares the people of Judah to Sodom and Gomorrah in their spiritual posturing and extends the invitation from God to repent of their sins and return to Him.

Perplexed by their lack of growth, the author takes the direct approach and calls out their apathy and directs them to start to grow in Christ.

The author of Proverbs speaks with parental compassion to encourage the pursuit of wisdom over destructive foolishness.

The author introduces a new order of priesthood, further demonstrating how Jesus is the superior High Priest.

Aaron and his sons begin their service of the priesthood by making sacrifices.

The author of Hebrews begins a tremendous section in his letter with an initial summary of action: we can approach God as priests because of Jesus' work as our High Priest.

God appoints Aaron and his descendants to serve as High Priests for His people.

God has given us His Word for our benefit - even (and especially) as it points out the sin in our lives.

The invitation of salvation is extended to all, but not many see a need to be saved in the first place. God's Word must do its work in their hearts.

The author of Hebrews elaborates on the rest God has for His people by looking at the Sabbath.

Considering who God is and what He has done and continues to do, it is truly sorrowful that people continue to ignore warnings of destruction.

The author of Hebrews encourages readers to remain strong in Christ, avoiding the consequences of unbelief.