SSS4 : Epistle to the Hebrews : Lesson 37

Text: Hebrews 9:8-10
26 January 2020

THE WAY INTO THE HOLIEST OF ALL

1. Instruction from the Spirit of God

2. Not yet made manifest

3. While the first tabernacle was still standing (Hebrews 9:8)

SYMBOLIC

1. It was symbolic for the present time (Hebrews 9:9a)

2. Gifts and sacrifices offered (Hebrews 9:9b)

LIMITATIONS

1. The sacrifices and gifts

a) They cannot bring about perfection
b) They cannot cleanse the conscience

2. Limited but not without value

a) Ordinances
i) Food and drink
ii) Various washings
iii) Of the flesh
b) Imposition until the time of reformation
i) To cultivate obedience
ii) To engage the mind to think at a deeper level
iii) To inculcate discipline
iv) To develop faithfulness
v) To be an example to the congregation
vi) To deepen faith
vii) To look forward to the future when enlightenment comes
viii) To learn what it means to be committed