Hebrews 9:24. For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands,
Christ has not entered into any earthly temple or tabernacle.
Hebrews 9:24-26. Which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us: nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place every year with blood of others; for then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once
- And only once
Hebrews 9:27. In the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.
The Levitical priests continually repeated their sacrifice, for it was not effectual when offered only once; but our great High Priest has once for all presented a sacrifice which has made a full atonement for all his people's sins, and there is therefore no need for it to be repeated.
Hebrews 9:27. And as it is appointed unto men once to die,
Notice how the apostle continues to introduce that important little key-word «once.»
Hebrews 9:27-28. But after this the judgment: so Christ was once offered -
Only once-
Hebrews 9:28. To bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.
May we be amongst the privileged company that look for him!
This exposition consisted of readings from Hebrews 9:24-28; and Hebrews 10:1-18.