‘Into The Holy Of Holies.’
Hebrews 9:1-8.
a)
Hebrews 9:1. The First Covenant had its Rules
for Worship and a Holy Order.
b)
Hebrews 9:2. The First Tabernacle (Tent)
otherwise known as The Holy Place was made ready. Inside it were:-
1-
Vessels for the
lights.
2-
Table.
3-
Bread set in
order.
c)
Hebrews 9:3. Inside the Second veil was the
place known as The Holy Of Holies.
d)
Hebrews 9:4. Inside the Holy Of Holies were:-
1-A vessel made of gold for burning incense.
2-The Ark of the Covenant which was covered with gold and had
within it a pot for the manna.
3-Aaron’s rod which budded.
4-
The tablets of
stone with the writing of the Covenant on them.
e)
Hebrews 9:5. Over the Holy Of Holies were the
Cherubim of Glory with their wings covering the Mercy Seat. Nothing more could
be written about that.
f)
Hebrews 9:6. While these things were in
existence the Priests went into the first Tabernacle – The Holy Place – for Prayer
and the making of Offerings.
g)
Hebrews 9:7. Into the Holy of Holies the High
Priest went alone every year. He made an offering of blood for himself and for
the sins of the people.
h)
Hebrews 9:8. The Holy Spirit was speaking and
indicating that the way into the Holy of Holies was not yet made manifest. This
was because the Holy Place was still in being.
(Through this QT I am so glad that we, now, can come Into The
Holy Of Holies)
‘Joyful And Righteous Behaviour.’
Philippians 1:25-30.
a)
Philippians 1:25. Apostle Paul had joyful
confidence that he would continue with the Philippian Church as they grew in
Faith with Joy.
b)
Philippians 1:26. Paul believed that there was
and would be abundant rejoicing as he planned to go back to Philippi.
c)
Philippians 1:27. Paul called the Philippian
Church to behave in such a way as to do credit to the Gospel of Christ.
d)
Philippians 1:27. Whether Paul was in Philippi
with them or absent from them he wanted to have news of them that they:-
1-
Were strong in
one spirit.
2-
Were with one
mind striving together.
3-
Were broadcasting
the Gospel.
e)
Philippians 1:28. The Philippian Church were
not to be afraid of their opponents. God was with these Philippians, they were
soundly Saved.
f)
Philippians 1:29. God gave the Philippian
Church the Grace in the cause of Christ not only to have Faith in Him but also
to suffer for His Sake.
g)
Philippians 1:30. The Philippian Church and
Apostle Paul were fighting for the same Cause.
(Through this Second one I am encouraged to have Joyful And
Righteous Behaviour)
Chris.
Christ Jesus was always in the centre of the Epistles of Apostle
Paul. He was frequently calling the Churches to a closer walk with Christ and
to experience God’s Grace and Salvation. Christ Jesus needs to be the Centre of
the Church’s Message today.
