Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.
Then Jesus said, 'Here I am, I'm ready to do exactly what you want, God.' He's getting rid of the old system so he can put the new one in place.
Jesus showed up to replace the old way with something completely new.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Hebrews, the author is writing to Jewish Christians who were familiar with the Old Testament laws and sacrifices, emphasizing that Jesus Christ came to fulfill God's ultimate plan. This verse draws from Psalm 40, where the Messiah declares His commitment to do God's will, replacing the repetitive animal sacrifices of the old covenant. Through Christ's perfect obedience, the old system is set aside to establish the new covenant based on His once-for-all sacrifice.
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