In explaining the importance of Jesus as priest and sacrifice, the section of Hebrews that is provided by the lectionary for this coming Sunday (Heb 9:24–28) articulates an uncompromising criticism of the Jewish sacrificial system. There are four components to this criticism, drawn through a series of contrasts. The first contrast drawn relates to the … Continue reading The superior high priest who provides “the better sacrifices” (Hebrews 9; Pentecost 24B)