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Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9

Christ’s Sacrifice Once for All

April 3, 2026

The Agony of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jacob Jordaens
The Agony of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jacob Jordaens, 17th c.Wikimedia Commons
Jordaens gives the garden heavy Flemish bodies and a strong raking light, with the angel leaning in close.In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death.Jacob JordaensThe leading painter in Antwerp after Rubens's death, a Protestant who went on painting Catholic altarpieces, with a taste for noisy crowds.Wikimedia CommonsNo holding institution is recorded with the image; it is known from the public domain reproduction.Wikimedia Commons
Revised Common Lectionary
GospelJohn 18:1-19:42Jn 18:1-19:42
EpistleHeb. 10:16-25Heb 10:16-25 orHeb. 4:14-16; 5:7-9Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9
Old TestamentIsa. 52:13-53:12Is 52:13-53:12
PsalterPs. 22Ps 22

Overview & Insights

“We have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” (Hebrews 10:10)

The Ineffectiveness of the Law The argument of the preceding two chapters is restated in this section (10:1–18), bringing the central argument of the epistle, namely, the imperfection of the old order and the perfection of the new, to a conclusion. The only new material in this section is found in verses 5–10, where the author’s thesis finds further support in his exegesis of Psalm 40:6–8. All the other material is a restatement of earlier points. The entire central section is then effectively rounded out by the requotation of Jeremiah 31:33–34. First, however, the author focuses on the repetitious character of the levitical sacrifices, using this to further his argument by pointing to the intrinsic inadequacy implied by the necessity of repetition.

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Commentary

Hebrews 10:16-25Heb 10:16-25 Working Preacher

A commentary on the new and living way opened through the flesh of Christ.

Hebrews 10Heb 10 Enduring Word · David Guzik

A verse-by-verse evangelical commentary on the single sacrifice that perfects and the call to draw near.

Classic commentaries on Hebrews 10Classic commentaries on Heb 10 BibleHub

Aggregated classic commentaries on the new covenant and the living way verse by verse.

Background & Word Study

Overview: HebrewsOverview: Heb BibleProject

An animated overview mapping the literary design and themes of Hebrews.

Hebrews 10:16 Greek interlinearHeb 10:16 Greek interlinear BibleHub

Word-by-word Greek with parsing and Strong's numbers for close study.

Theme: Sacrifice and Atonement BibleProject

The single sacrifice of Christ that opens the new and living way.

The Church Fathers

Hebrews 10, patristic commentaryHeb 10, patristic commentary Catena

Patristic comment on the one sacrifice and the confidence to enter the holy place.

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