Click here for Hebrews 9 audio:
Read it. Pray it. Share it. Live it.
The old covenant had an earthly tabernacle with holy places, priests, and repeated sacrifices, but these could never perfect the conscience or truly open the way into God’s presence (9:1–10). They served as a shadow pointing forward to something greater. When Christ appeared, He entered the greater and perfect heavenly tabernacle, not with animal blood but with His own, securing eternal redemption (9:11–14). His death inaugurated the new covenant, granting those called by God the promised eternal inheritance, since “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins” (9:15–22).
Unlike the high priests who entered year after year, Jesus entered heaven itself once for all, presenting His finished work before the Father on our behalf (9:23–26). Just as people die once and then face judgment, Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many, and He will appear a second time—not to deal with sin again, but to bring salvation to those eagerly waiting for Him (9:27–28). His single, perfect sacrifice accomplishes what no earthly ritual ever could: cleansing our conscience, granting forgiveness, and securing eternal hope.
🌀 Reflection:
Are you resting in the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus, or are you tempted to rely on repeated works and rituals that cannot truly cleanse the heart?
💬 Mission Challenge:
Encourage someone today with the truth that Christ’s sacrifice was final and sufficient. Invite them to place their full hope in Him as they wait for His return.
Just Keith Harris 
1 Comment