Theme: Contrast between the old covenant sacrifices and Christ's perfect sacrifice.
Musical Expression: Begins somberly, transitions to clearer, brighter motifs.
Technique: Counterpoint to represent the old and new covenants.
Theme: Encouragement to hold fast to our hope without wavering.
Musical Expression: Steady, uplifting progression with an encouraging melody.
Technique: Repetitive motifs with increasing complexity.
Theme: Warning against continuing to sin willfully.
Musical Expression: Dramatic, with dissonant chords and a turbulent melody.
Technique: Discordant harmonies, abrupt dynamic changes.
Theme: The call to encourage one another toward love and good deeds.
Musical Expression: Warm, inviting melody that builds a sense of community.
Technique: Polyphonic textures, intertwining of musical lines.
Theme: Exhortation to live by faith, not to shrink back.
Musical Expression: Triumphant, hopeful finale incorporating themes from earlier movements.
Technique: Thematic transformation, bright resolution.