Worship guide
FEBRUARY 1, 2026
SERMON/DEVOTIONAL
Pastor Dustin Williams leads us through Hebrews 9:15-28. Watch or listen to the video and follow along with the notes below.
Big Question
Why did Jesus have to die?
Big Idea 1
The reception of the promises of God.
Big Idea 2
The redemption from the penalty of sin.
- Redemption is the language of purchase.
Big Idea 3
The revelation of Christ's superiority.
BIG BIBLE TERM: Propitiation
- V. 26 He HAS appeared - Jesus came to save us from the penalty of sin.
- V. 24 He NOW appears - Jesus came to save us from the power of sin.
- V. 28 He WILL appear - Jesus will return to save us from the presence of sin.
Additional scripture references: Genesis 15:1-17; Romans 3:25-26
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
How does our culture minimize sin and the impact of sin? Does our culture say people are basically good? How would you answer that?
Why did Jesus have to die?
How is Jesus a better priest of a better covenant?
What is propitiation and why is it important?
How should these verses make us in awe for our Savior and his work on the cross?