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Hebrews 7:19,22
For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hopedid; by the which we draw nigh unto God…

Hebrews 8:6
But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.

Hebrews 9:23
It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.

they without.

Hebrews 9:8-15
The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing: …

Hebrews 10:11-14
And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: …

Romans 3:25,26
Whom God hath set forthto be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; …

made.

Hebrews 5:9
And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;

Hebrews 12:23
To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,

Revelation 6:11
And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as theywere, should be fulfilled.

so that together with us
This phrase underscores the unity between the Old Testament saints and New Testament believers. The "together" signifies that the faithful from both covenants are part of a single, continuous plan of salvation. This unity is further illustrated inEphesians 2:14-16, where Paul speaks of Christ breaking down the dividing wall between Jews and Gentiles, creating one new humanity. The concept of being "together" also points to the communal aspect of faith, as seen in the early church's practices (Acts 2:42-47).

they would be made perfect
The term "made perfect" refers to the completion or fulfillment of God's redemptive work. In the context of Hebrews, perfection is not about moral flawlessness but about reaching the intended goal or purpose. The Old Testament saints, though faithful, did not receive the promise in their lifetime (Hebrews 11:39). Their perfection is achieved through Christ's atoning work, which is the culmination of God's salvation history. This is echoed inHebrews 10:14, where it states that by one sacrifice, Christ has made perfect forever those who are being sanctified. The idea of perfection also ties into the eschatological hope of believers, as seen inPhilippians 1:6, where Paul expresses confidence that God will complete the good work He began in them.

- The chapter has just named faithful men and women who lived before Christ. Their stories prove that God was never improvising; He had an intentional, unfolding design (Acts 2:23).

- “Planned” echoesHebrews 8:6, where Christ is said to mediate a “better covenant.” The “better” plan centers on His once-for-all sacrifice and resurrection (Hebrews 9:26).

- Old-covenant believers trusted promises they could not yet see fulfilled (Hebrews 11:13). God’s plan ensured their faith would be rewarded in the same Messiah we now know by name.

- “Better” is a key theme in Hebrews:

• Better hope (Hebrews 7:19)

• Better covenant (Hebrews 8:6)

• Better sacrifice (Hebrews 9:23)

- The “something better” is life under the new covenant where forgiveness is complete (Hebrews 10:17) and access to God is open (Hebrews 4:16).

-1 Peter 1:10-12 shows prophets serving future generations; the “better” reality is Christ crucified and risen, fully revealed to us.

- “Us” refers to first-century believers and, by extension, all who have received the gospel. We stand on this side of the cross with clarity those earlier saints lacked.

-Hebrews 12:22-24 paints our present privilege: we have come to Mount Zion, to Jesus the mediator.

-Romans 11:17 says Gentile believers are grafted into Israel’s promises; the “better” plan embraces a worldwide family.

- God’s design joins the faithful of every era into one redeemed people (Ephesians 3:6).

- Jesus foretold “one flock, one Shepherd” (John 10:16). The unity of God’s household spans time, culture, and covenant divisions.

-Revelation 7:9 pictures the final gathering: all tribes and generations worshiping before the throne—evidence that God never intended separate, unequal destinies.

- “Made perfect” in Hebrews speaks of complete salvation—justification, sanctification, and final glorification (Hebrews 10:14).

- The Old-Testament faithful were justified by faith, yet they awaited the finished work of Christ to bring full atonement (Romans 3:25-26).

-Hebrews 12:23 describes “the spirits of the righteous made perfect,” indicating consummation in God’s presence.

-Philippians 3:20-21 reminds us that the perfection of body and spirit will be realized at Christ’s return, when all believers—past and present—are transformed together.

Hebrews 11:40 teaches that God’s redemptive story was always moving toward Christ’s new covenant. Old-covenant saints believed promises from afar; we enjoy the “something better” of completed redemption. Yet God’s purpose is corporate, not individualistic: He gathers all believers—then and now—into one perfected family, culminating in shared glory when Christ returns.

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