Published by Vince Baker Ministries ·
“But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people:”
Hebrews 9:7 · KJV
What did the high priest carry inside the veil?
Leviticus 16 describes the priest wearing linen, offering for himself and his household, bringing burning coals and incense, and applying blood at the mercy seat. The incense cloud covered the mercy seat. The chapter also describes cleansing for the people and the sanctuary, and the confession over the goat sent into the wilderness.
What does Hebrews do with this history?
Hebrews recalls a high priest entering alone once each year and speaks of the Holy Ghost making something known through that arrangement. It then identifies Christ as high priest and speaks of Him obtaining eternal redemption through His own blood. The earlier service helps the reader understand the seriousness of sin and the confidence Hebrews offers through Christ.
Read with a question about conscience
Read Hebrews 9:11–14. Bring a specific burden of guilt to God in prayer, and consider what it means for a cleansed conscience to serve the living God.
Read the Scripture passages
- Hebrews 9:7 · KJV
- Leviticus 16:1-22 · KJV
- Hebrews 9:1-15 · KJV
- Hebrews 10:11-22 · KJV
- Leviticus 23:26-32 · KJV
