The Most Holy Place is a part of the old temple and tabernacle (tent). Only the high priest was allowed to enter it, and only once a year. We do not worship this way anymore. Why is that and what lessons can we draw from this?
We can have confidence in salvation; we are exhorted to encourage one another; but we must not shrink back. Part of a series on the book of Hebrews.
The first in a new series on Ephesians chapter 4, which will be a theme of the year - one lesson per month from the chapter.
How well do you receive instruction, especially if you are told you are in sin? Are you instantly defensive and closed off? We must be open to correction in order to live godly lives. Part of a series on fundamental concepts in the Bible.
Dust off your Old Testament knowledge! The writer of Hebrews illustrates the new covenant in Jesus Christ by making comparisons to the old service of priests entering into the Most Holy Place to sacrifice. Part of a series on the book of Hebrews.
Hebrews chapter 8 focuses on a theme of the book - that Jesus and the new covenant are better than animal sacrifices and the old covenant. The conclusion is that the old covenant no longer remains for Christians to follow. Part of a series on the book of Hebrews.
Luke was not an apostle and likely was a Gentile who was converted after the death of Jesus. Yet his zeal led him to compile the longest of the four gospels. What can we learn from Luke's approach? Part of a series on fundamental concepts in the Bible.
In chapter 7, the author makes a fascinating comparison between Jesus and an obscure Bible character named Melchizedek. He illustrates how Jesus could fulfill the prophecies of being a king and priest, which would seem to be impossible, since Jewish priests and kings were descended from different tribes. Part of a series on the book of Hebrews.