"For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made with human hands that was only a copy of the true one; he entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in God's presence." Hebrews 9:24 In the Old Testament the tabernacle, and later the temple, were built by humans to house the Ark of the Covenant. This... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 9:14 Better Cleaning
"How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!" Hebrews 9:14 Under the Old Testament Law, goats and bulls were sacrificed and their blood was sprinkled to cleanse... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 9:10 External Works
"They are only a matter of food and drink and various ceremonial washings--external regulations applying until the time of the new order." Hebrews 9:10 The author just finished describing some of the regulations that the high priest had to deal with in the Old Testament Covenant. God had very specifically detailed as to how the... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 8:10 The New Covenant
"This is the covenant I will establish with the people of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people." Hebrews 8:10 Here the author quotes Jeremiah 31:31, in how God talked... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 8:3 Gifts and Sacrifices
"Every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, and so it was necessary for this one also to have something to offer." Hebrews 8:3 When you read the books of Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy you will see many rules and regulations about offerings and sacrifices. These were a part of the Old... Continue Reading →
