Biblically Inspired Life

Our last reading in Hebrews 9 is Hebrews 9:21-28 There is an inherent relationship between death and sin. We die because we are sinners. Death came into the world because of sin. An animal had to die as a consequence of sin. In the temple, its blood was dealt with in a very precise manner,

Our next portion is Hebrews 9:16-20 v16: A testament: A will. In Greek there is only one word for covenant, but this same word can also be translated “will”(like last will and testament)  Before someone dies he writes up a contract (covenant) about what He is going to give to certain people.  v17: In force: Becomes sure, certified or

On to Hebrews 9:11-15 v11: High Priest: This should cause us to think about the Day of Atonement.  v12: Once for all – In contrast to the priests, having to offer blood for sins on an ongoing basis, Messiah did it once and for all. He did not have to go in year after year.  v13: Sanctifies – in a

We begin this week looking at Hebrews 9:6-10 v6: The priests would daily enter into the Holy Place in order to do their work.  v7: But:  In contrast to what we saw in Heb 9:6, the High Priest would enter once a year into the Holy of Holies (‘the second part’, inner room). Here we have a clear reference