Hebrews Chapter 8

HebrewsChapter 8The True TabernacleSize notes: 1Hebrews Chapter 8Christs ministry from the heavenly tabernacleHebrews 8:1 1 Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;

SUM: After all the previous studies the writer wants to sum up what we have talked about earlier2Hebrews Chapter 8Christs ministry from the heavenly tabernacleHebrews 8:1 1 Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;

SUM: After all the previous studies the writer wants to sum up what we have talked about earlier3Hebrews Chapter 8Christs ministry from the heavenly tabernacleHebrews 8:1 1 Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;

Such as Who? Jesus is our High Priest We Have our High Priest nowHAVE SUCH: Such as who? As Melchisedec. We today, not in the Old times or to the Jews not under the Old LawThis is the KEY. This High Priest is not something in the future. We Have this High Priest NOW.4Hebrews Chapter 8Christs ministry from the heavenly tabernacleHebrews 8:1 1 Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;

When did this happen?No place can be better than sitting at the right hand of the throne of GodThe Jews knew this was the place of Majesty5Hebrews Chapter 8Christs ministry from the heavenly tabernacleActs 2:33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.

But when?On the day of Pentecost, Peter declares that this Jesus who has been resurrected and exalted, sets on the right hand of God.CLICKBut he uses the word Therefore reminding them what he has said in this first sermon.6Hebrews Chapter 8Christs ministry from the heavenly tabernacleActs 1:10-11 10 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; 11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

On the day of Pentecost, Peter declares that this Jesus who has been resurrected and exalted, sets on the right hand of God.CLICKBut he uses the word Therefore reminding them what he has said in this first sermon.7Hebrews Chapter 8Christs ministry from the heavenly tabernacleHebrews 8:2 A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.

MINISTER: Means a public officer of high honorable rank whether it was civil, military or religious. Verse 2Verse 2: MINISTER: Means a public officer of high and honorable rank, whether it was civil, military or religious8Hebrews Chapter 8Christs ministry from the heavenly tabernacleHebrews 8:2 A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.

SANTUARY: Means Heaven itself. The most Holy place of the ancient Tabernacle. The same Greek word is found in the next four verses. Verse 2: SANTUARY: Means Heaven itself. The most Holy Place of the ancient Tabernacle.The same Greek word is found in. NEXT SLIDE9Hebrews Chapter 8Christs ministry from the heavenly tabernacleHebrews 9:8 The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:

HOLIEST - SanctuaryHOLIEST OF ALL Same as Sanctuary10Hebrews Chapter 8Christs ministry from the heavenly tabernacleHebrews 9:12 12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.

HOLY PLACE - SanctuaryHOLY PLACE: Same as Sanctuary11Hebrews Chapter 8Christs ministry from the heavenly tabernacleHebrews 9:24 24 For Christ is not entered into the holy place made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

HOLY PLACE - SanctuaryHOLY PLACES: Same as Sanctuary12Hebrews Chapter 8Christs ministry from the heavenly tabernacleHebrews 10:19 19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,

HOLIEST - SanctuaryHOLIEST: Same as Sanctuary13Hebrews Chapter 8Christs ministry from the heavenly tabernacleHebrews 8:2 A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.

TRUE TABERNACLE: The adjective TRUE denotes not only the REAL compared to the FALSE, but the PERFECT compared to the IMPERFECTThe Tabernacle of Moses was a real structure. A shadow of the TRUE

Lets stop here for a moment and look at the TABERNACLE of Moses14TabernacleTabernacle/Shadow Vs True Tabernacle

Tabernacle constructed by MosesTabernacleTabernacleTRUE TABERNACLE:Notice the Twelve Tribes of Israel pitched their tents around the Tabernacle.

Notice the Tribe of Levites pitched on three sides.

Notice the households of Moses and Aaron pitched at the entrance.

Notice the Entrance

Notice the Bronze Alter and the Laver in the courtyard

Notice inside the Holy Place: Table of Shewbread, Candlesticks and the Alter Incense

Notice the VEIL between the Holy and the Most Holy places

Notice inside the Holy of Holies: Ark of the Covenant

16Instructions for Tribes to camp around Tabernacle

South: Reuben Simeon GadNumbers 2:10-17West: Ephraim Manasseh Benjamin Numbers 2:18-24North: Naphtali Asher Dan Numbers. 2:25-30Levites: North-West-South Numbers. 3:23-35Moses and Aaron: East Numbers. 3:3817Furniture in the Tabernacle

Alter of burnt offering

Laver

Table of Shewbread

Candlestick

Alter of Incense

Ark of the Covenant

Exodus 40 18Tabernacle constructed by MosesHebrews 8:5 Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, .

If the O/T Tabernacle is a shadow, then what is the TRUE TABERNACLE?

19100 x 50 Cubits or 172 x 86 FeetFootball field 300 x 150 Feet

The KingdomThe churchThe SHADOW20The church/Kingdom constructed by God

The KingdomThe churchShadowThe SHADOW21The church/Kingdom constructed by God

Church of ChristThe Courtyard represents the worldChurch of ChristThe churchThe Kingdom22

Church of ChristChurch of ChristThe Holy place represents the church The church/Kingdom constructed by GodThe churchThe Kingdom23

Church of ChristChurch of ChristThe Veil represents deathThe church/Kingdom constructed by GodThe churchThe Kingdom24

Church of ChristChurch of ChristThe Holy of Holies represents heavenThe church/Kingdom constructed by GodThe churchThe Kingdom25

Church of ChristChurch of ChristLets ponder these ShadowsThe church/Kingdom constructed by GodThe churchThe Kingdom26

Church of ChristChurch of ChristJohn 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (Tabernacled)Jesus came into the courtyard the world !!

The church/Kingdom constructed by GodThe churchThe KingdomWorld27

Lev 5:15 .. Then he shall bring for his trespass unto the Lord a ram without blemish John 1:29 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, Behold the Lamb of God

The church/Kingdom constructed by GodThe churchThe Kingdom28

Church of ChristChurch of ChristExodus 20: 17-21 Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet.Rev 7:14 We become Priest when we are washed by the blood of Jesus

The church/Kingdom constructed by GodThe churchThe Kingdom29

Church of ChristChurch of Christ2 Chronicles 5:11 It came to pass, when the priest were come out of the Holy placeActs 2:41 ..And the Lord added to the them daily such as should be saved

The church/Kingdom constructed by GodThe churchThe Kingdom30

Church of ChristChurch of ChristExodus 25:30 Thou shalt set upon the table shewbread before me always. (They changed this each Sabbath)I Cor 11:26 For as often as ye eat this bread and drink this cup

The church/Kingdom constructed by GodThe churchThe Kingdom31

Church of ChristChurch of ChristExodus 40:24 He put the candlestick in the tent of the congregationPsalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path

The church/Kingdom constructed by GodThe churchThe Kingdom32

Church of ChristChurch of ChristExodus 30:1 And thou shalt make an alter to burn incense upon...Revelation 5:8 ..and golden bowls of incense, which are the prayers of the saints

The church/Kingdom constructed by GodThe churchThe Kingdom33

Church of ChristChurch of ChristWhats missing in the Holy place - If it represents the church?Giving The Tabernacle was a free will offering Exodus 25:1-9 Did they sing in the tabernacle?The absence of any instrument is worth pondering.

The church/Kingdom constructed by GodThe churchThe KingdomThe church34

Church of ChristChurch of ChristLuke 23:45 The sun was darkened and the veil of the temple was rentHeb 6:19 Which hope we have as an anchor to the soul, and we enter into that within the veil

The church/Kingdom constructed by GodThe churchThe Kingdom35

Church of ChristChurch of ChristHebrews 9:7 ..the way into the Holiest of all was not made manifest while the first tabernacle was still standing.Heb 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into heaven, Jesus the Son of God

The church/Kingdom constructed by GodThe churchThe KingdomHeaven36

Church of ChristChurch of ChristExodus 26:34 thou shalt put the mercy seat upon the ark of testimony in the most Holy placeCol 1:5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven

The church/Kingdom constructed by GodThe churchThe Kingdom37

Church of ChristChurch of Christ The church/Kingdom constructed by GodThe churchThe KingdomHebrews 8:5 Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, 38HebrewsChapter 8The True TabernacleWhat is the message of Size notes: 39Comparison of the Two CovenantsSize notes: 40Comparison of the Two CovenantsHebrews 10:9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He takes away the first, that he may establish the second.

1st Covenant Taken away2nd Covenant Establishes a newHebrews 10:9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He takes away the first, that he may establish the second.

Comparison of the Two Covenants2 Corinthians 3:14 But their minds were blinded: for until this day remains the same veil untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which veil is done away in Christ.

1st Covenant - Old2nd Covenant - New2 Corinthians 3:6 6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life.

Comparison of the Two CovenantsGenesis 17:13 He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant.

1st Covenant Given to Jews2nd Covenant To every creatureMark 16:15-16 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Comparison of the Two Covenants2 Corinthians 3:7 But if the ministration of death, written and engraved in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not steadfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away:

1st Covenant Written on stones2nd Covenant Written in hearts2 Corinthians 3:3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.

Comparison of the Two CovenantsHebrews 10:11 And every priest stands daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: 1st Covenant Offered often2nd Covenant Offered onceHebrews 7:27 Who needs not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.

Comparison of the Two CovenantsHebrews 10:4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins. 1st Covenant Blood of Animals2nd Covenant Blood of ChristHebrews 9:14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

Comparison of the Two CovenantsHebrews 10:4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins. 1st Covenant Dead Sacrifice2nd Covenant Living SacrificeRomans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Comparison of the Two CovenantsHebrews 10:3 But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year.

1st Covenant Remember sins2nd Covenant Remember no moreHebrews 8:12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.

Comparison of the Two CovenantsHebrews 7:19 For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.

1st Covenant Nothing perfect2nd Covenant Perfect in ChristColossians 1:28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

Comparison of the Two CovenantsGenesis 17:11 And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you.

1st Covenant Fleshly circumcised2nd Covenant Circumcised of heartRomans 2:29 But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.

Comparison of the Two Covenants2 Corinthians 3:9 For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.

1st Covenant Condemnation2nd Covenant Righteousness2 Corinthians 3:9 For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.

Comparison of the Two CovenantsHebrews 7:11 11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

1st Covenant Levitical Priest2nd Covenant Christian a priest1 Peter 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

Comparison of the Two CovenantsHebrews 8:7-8 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second. 8 For finding fault with them, he saith, .. 1st Covenant Faulty2nd Covenant Perfect lawJames 1:25 But whoso looks into the perfect law of liberty, and continues therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

Comparison of the Two CovenantsColossians 2:14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

1st Covenant Blotted out2nd Covenant Remains2 Corinthians 3:11 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remains is glorious.

New Covenant is BetterKey word in Hebrews

BETTERNew Covenant is BetterHebrews 1:4 Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.

Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

Hebrews 7:7 And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.

New Covenant is BetterHebrews 7:19 For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.

Hebrews 7:22 By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.

Hebrews 8:6 But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.

New Covenant is BetterHebrews 9:23 It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.

Hebrews 10:34 For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.

Hebrews 11:16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.

New Covenant is BetterHebrews 11:35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:

Hebrews 11:40 God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.

Hebrews 12:24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaks better things than that of Abel.

New Covenant is BetterHebrews 11:35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:

Hebrews 11:40 God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.

Hebrews 12:24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaks better things than that of Abel.

Some artists view of the Tabernacle and its furnitureSize notes: 61Tabernacle

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Alter of Sacrifice

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The Laver

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Shewbread

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Candlesticks

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Alter of Burnt Incense

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Holy and Most Holy with Veil

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Ark of the Covenant

Are you a part of the TRUE Tabernacle not pitched by man?Size notes: 79