Jesus is better.

But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises.

Hebrews 8:6

Jesus brings what is better. His promises are better because He has provided once-for-all forgiveness, sent directly from the Father, and He perfectly fulfilled all that the Father had for Him. We can trust what Jesus said and did.

The sacrifice of Jesus is better. Before Jesus came, the levítical system under Moses with the Aaronic priesthood constantly offered incomplete atonement for sin at an altar made as a copy of what was to come. Jesus’ death on the cross perfectly satisfied the wrath of God against all our sin and never needs repeating.

The covenant Jesus made is better. The Law was given by God to Moses and it constantly reminded those under it of their incapacity for righteousness. But the new covenant made by the blood of Jesus was given so that we are seen in Christ as clothed in the righteousness of our great Savior. No more are we constantly reminded of our inability. We live in the enabling righteousness of Christ.

Christians rejoice! Jesus is better! He is your Savior! He is Your hope. He is your eternal promise. He is your righteousness.