Hebrews: Worship in the Tabernacle (9:1-10)
The worship in the old covenant tabernacle was a shadow of what was to come. Especially the hiddenness of the Most Holy Place.
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4:7 NIV)
These are more in depth studies from the book of Hebrews
The worship in the old covenant tabernacle was a shadow of what was to come. Especially the hiddenness of the Most Holy Place.
The new covenant that Jeremiah foresaw has found its fulfillment in Jesus. He is the mediator of this new covenant made with us.
Hebrews has been building toward this point. A high priest after the order of Melchizedek is not just theory. In Jesus, it is a reality.
Jesus has ushered in a new priesthood. One that is after the order of Melchizedek, eternal and fully able to meet our needs.
Two priesthoods are examined here. That of Melchizedek and that of Aaron. And Melchizedek’s is demonstrated to be the superior one.
The promise that God made to Abraham is relevant to those of us who have come to trust in Jesus. And that hope is an anchor for our soul.
There are a number of warnings in Hebrews about falling away. But this is the most explicit of them. How should be understand there warnings.
The author’s challenge to us here is to move beyond the elementary teachings of the faith. To be growing ever deeper in the truth.
Jesus, the Son of God, learned obedience through his suffering on the cross. He knows what it is to obey the Father, even in suffering.
Because Jesus is our great high priest, who has experienced the life we live, we can confidently come to God for his grace and mercy.