HIGH PRIEST OF THINGS TO COME

Introduction:

A.    Where Would You Rather Be?

1.    Sitting on a pew listening to the preacher?

2.    Standing in heaven singing praises to God?

B.    Which Would Be Better?

Body:    Hebrews 9: 1 - 15

I.    The Earthly Sanctuary.

A.    The first part of the tabernacle.

1.    Contained the lampstand.
2.    Contained the showbread.
3.    Priests were allowed into this area.

B.    The second part of the tabernacle.

1.    Was behind the second veil.
2.    Contained the golden censer.
3.    Contained the ark of the covenant.
a.    Held a jar of manna, Aaron's rod, and tablets.
b.    Covered with gold.
c.    Cherubim overshadowed the mercyseat.
4.    Only the High Priest was allowed to enter.

II.    The Earthly Service.

A.    Offered blood.

B.    Offered gifts and sacrifices.

C.    Could not make perfect.

III.    The Heavenly.

A.    Sanctuary.

1.    It is greater.
2.    It is perfect.
3.    It is not made with hands.

B.    Service.

1.    Jesus has entered with His own blood.
2.    Jesus has obtained eternal redemption.
3.    Jesus has provided us with sanctification.
4.    Jesus died to provide us this better covenant.

Conclusion:

A.    What Has Jesus Given Us?

1.    A far better life now.

2.    A reason to look forward to death.

B.    Are You Ready?