31:31-34 (chapter 10 will use Psalm 40).Ĭ. The true tabernacle in heaven which was alluded to in 6:19-20 and 8:2 will not be fully developed until chapter 9.ġNow the main point in what has been said is this: we have such a high priest, who has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, 2a minister in the sanctuary and in the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, not man. This section runs from 5:11-10:18 with a parenthesis of warning from 5:12-6:20.ī. As chapter 2 develops using Psalm 8, chapters 3 and 4 develop using Psalm 110, and chapter 8 uses Jer. Every paragraph has one and only one subject.Ī. This is part of a unified context related to the reader's need for maturity. Paragraphing is not inspired but it is the key to following the original author's intent which is the heart of interpretation.
Compare your subject divisions with the five translations above. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.
You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. Each of us must walk in the light we have. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. READING CYCLE THREE (from " A Guide to Good Bible Reading")įOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL The Heavenly Sanctuary and the New CovenantĬhrist is the Mediator of a Greater Covenant
The High Priest of a New and Better Covenant PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS