CovenantLesson 10

Hebrews 9:1-7• First Covenant had regulations for worshipping• The earthly tabernacle was where God met with His

people• Behind the second veil was the Holy of Holies in

which was the Ark of the Covenant • The holy place and the Holy of Holies were both

under the tent, which was set up according to the pattern given Moses on the mountain

• In the Divine Worship the priests continually offered sacrifices for the sins of the people

• Once a year, the High Priest offered blood for the sins committed in ignorance; unintentional sins

Hebrews 9:8-10• There is significance in the symbolism of the

offerings• While the Old Covenant was in effect, the way for

ALL to come into the presence of God, was not disclosed

• Offerings for sin pointed to the offering of Jesus• These gifts and offerings could never give a clean

conscience to the worshiper • They were only until the time of reformation came

Hebrews 9:11-17• “Until a time of reformation” pointed to the coming

of Jesus Christ • He was a High Priest of the good things to come• He entered the greater and more perfect Tabernacle,

the heavenly one• He entered the holy place ONCE for ALL, by His

own blood• Jesus’ blood brought ETERNAL redemption• No more need for earthly priests and sacrifices• His blood cleanses the conscience so that we can

serve the living God as a priest• His death redeemed transgression in the Old

Covenant

Hebrews 9:18-22• Blood inaugurated the Old Covenant• Moses sprinkled the people and the book of the Law• When the Tabernacle was completed, IT was

sprinkled and cleansed with blood• Without the shedding of blood, there is no

forgiveness of sin

Hebrews 9:23-28• The heavenly things were cleansed with blood as

well, but with a better sacrifice; Jesus’ blood• Jesus entered the true holy place• He appears now in God’s presence for us• He is our High Priest, ever interceding• He made the way for us to come into the presence

of Almighty God• He only had to offer Himself ONCE to bear the sins

of many• He put away sin• He will appear a second time

Hebrews 10:1-9• The Law was a shadow of the good things to come• The sacrifices of the Law could never make perfect

those who draw near.• The Law caused a remembrance of sins• No conscience was cleansed with those sacrifices• Christ’s body was prepared for the purpose of

sacrifice• He came into the world for that very purpose• He took away the First, in order to establish the

Second.

Hebrews 10:10-18• “By this will” Jesus came into this world• “By this will” believers in Jesus have been

sanctified• AFTER He offered His body, He sat down at God’s

right hand.• He sat down in the True Tabernacle.• He waits until the time His enemies will be His

footstool – the Second Coming• He has perfected for all time those who are

sanctified• There is forgiveness for sins; no longer reminders

Hebrews 10:19-25• These are the results of the New Covenant• Instructions to believers who are partakers of the

New Covenant of salvation• Believers can have confidence to enter into the

presence of Almighty God because of Jesus’ blood• His flesh was the veil that was torn in two.• The way to God has now been revealed• Instructions: Draw near• Hold fast• Consider

Application• Have you entered into the New Covenant?• Do you boldly go before the throne of God,

confident that He hears you and answers?• Do you draw near?• Do you hold fast the confession of your hope

without wavering?• Do you consider how to stimulate others to love and

good deeds?• Do WE encourage each other?