In this chapter the apostle pursues his former subject, the priesthood of Christ. And, I. He sums up what he had already said, Heb. 8:1–2. II. He sets before them the necessary parts of the priestly office, Heb. 8:3–5. And, III.

Here is, I. A summary recital of what had been said before concerning the excellency of Christ’s priesthood, showing what we have in Christ, where he now resides, and what sanctuary he is the minister of, Heb. 8:1–2. Observe, 1.

In this part of the chapter, the apostle illustrates and confirms the superior excellency of the priesthood of Christ above that of Aaron, from the excellency of that covenant, or that dispensation of the covenant of grace, of which Christ was the Mediator : his ministry is more excellent, by how…