Hebrews 9:1-10

I Pet. 1:18-20

 

   I.  The tabernacle in its sacrificial arrangements proclaimed the temporary nature of the old covenant.

-regulations = dikaioma = ordinance, regulation, that which is demanded by righteousness.

 

  II.  The worship in the tabernacle demonstrates the inadequacy of the old covenant.

   a.  Access to God was limited.

     i.  Only the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies.

    ii.  He could only enter it once each year.

   iii.  He could only enter it after first making a sacrifice for himself.

 

-disclosed = phaneroo = make known, reveal, show, make evident. Perfect passive infinitive.

-F.F. Bruce "What he means is that unimpeded access to the presence of God was not granted until Christ came to accomplish his sacrificial ministry."

   b.  The cleansing of the sacrifices was limited.

     i.  It was temporary.

    ii.  It was unable to cleanse the conscience.

-conscience = suneidesis = conscience, moral awareness of good and evil

-Guthrie "The problem under the old covenant consisted of the sacrificial system's inability to resolve one's awareness of guilt."

-Jer. 17:9, Rom. 8:3

-reformation = diorthosis = setting straight, restoring that which is out of line

 

Three conclusions concerning the character of God.

1.  God desires for people to approach Him.

2.  God is particular concerning how people can approach Him.

3.  God is holy.