The earthly tabernacle with its Holy Place and Most Holy Place served as a copy of heavenly realities, with the high priest entering once yearly with blood not his own. Christ entered the greater, perfect tabernacle through His own blood once for all, obtaining eternal redemption; as death activates a will, Christ's death inaugurated the new covenant, cleansing consciences from dead works to serve the living God.
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The Tabernacle
View on MapThe Tabernacle was the portable sanctuary that Israel built according to God's instructions at Mount Sinai. It served as God's dwelling place among His people during the wilderness wanderings and early settlement in Canaan. It contained the Ark of the Covenant, the altar, and the holy place.
Position in Book
Christ Superior to AngelsChapters 1-2
Christ Superior to MosesChapters 3-4
Christ Our High PriestChapters 5-10
Melchizedek priesthood, better covenant, final sacrifice.
Faith's Hall of FameChapters 11
Endurance and ObedienceChapters 12-13
Bible Bites
The Only Anonymous Epistle
Hebrews is the only New Testament epistle that doesn't name its author. Scholars have proposed Paul, Barnabas, Apollos, or Priscilla, but the writer remains unknown. The letter masterfully shows Jesus as superior to angels, Moses, and the Old Covenant.
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