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Hebrews

The book of Hebrews emphasizes the superiority of Jesus Christ over the angels and the Old Testament system of priests and sacrifices. Jesus, as the Son of God, is the heir of all things and the creator of the world, and has been anointed with the oil of exultation, giving him dominion over all things. The author stresses the importance of paying attention to the message of salvation and warns against neglecting it, as it was confirmed by those who heard Jesus and was accompanied by signs, wonders, and miracles. The book also highlights Jesus' role as a merciful and faithful High Priest, who is able to sympathize with humanity and forgive sins. The author contrasts the Old Testament system with the new covenant established by Jesus, which is based on better promises and a more perfect sacrifice. The book encourages believers to persevere through struggles and hardships, looking to Jesus as the ultimate example of endurance, and to pursue peace and sanctity, while being mindful of the danger of rejecting God's word.

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