We recently refinanced our house. The old contract expired, the new contract is now signed, so the new terms are in effect. God promised long ago that He would enter into a New Covenant or new agreement with Israel, which He has initiated through Jesus Christ, and which we may enter into today.
It is inevitable: All institutions change leaders from time to time:
The ministry of the Old Testament priests was good. The ministry of Christ is both better and forever.
“What oxygen is to the lungs, such is hope to the meaning of life.” (Emil Brunner, Swiss theologian)
Our rabbi just introduced one of his major themes, the high priesthood of Christ. He is trying to show how it is the fulfillment of the priesthood of the Old Testament. Here he decided to pause, as he needs to express a few worries he has about the people who will read his message. They are relevant to all who might read this letter today.
Central Reflections 