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BEYOND THE SECOND VEIL
TEXT:
Having therefore, brethren, boldness to
enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, By a new and living way,
which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; And having
an high priest over the house of God; Let us draw near with a true heart in
full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience,
and our bodies washed with pure water. The
service and worship of God as instituted and indicated by the ceremonial law and
Levitical priesthood consisted in types and shadows “of good things to
come,” says the Apostle (Hebrews 10:1.) The text at once introduces us to some
of these “good things.” Whereas
the sacrifices under the law failed in making the comers thereto perfect, and
the entrance into the holiest was only possible by dead sacrifices, Christ by
His sacrificial offering has consecrated and opened up a new and living way,
“Because the living and life-giving Savior is that way.” While the blood of
bulls and of goats could not take away sin, the blood of Jesus can—hence we
come in confidence and “full assurance of faith,” having our hearts
sprinkled from an evil conscience and so have boldness or liberty to enter into
the holiest. The
steps for entering the holiest by the high priest doubtless have their spiritual
significance, and will indicate to us the manner of approach and entrance upon
the experience signified by “the holiest.” The Tabernacle was the sacred
tent where man met God in close communion, and was built after a model given to
Moses by Jehovah. It was used in the exodus, on the journey to Canaan, and in
the Promised Land until Solomon built the temple on Every
Bible reader knows that this Tabernacle was divided into two rooms called the
holy place and most holy place, or the “holy of holies.” The first is
typical of the regenerated life, as here was found the candlestick and shewbread
which signifies light and life; but if the oil was not daily replenished the
lights would go out, and the bread became stale if not constantly renewed. Then
there was the veil between the worshipper and his God. Before
entering the holiest the high priest must: 1.
Be washed with water. 2.
He must put on “holy garments” called “garments to consecrate him,” 3.
The application of blood on the right ear thumb and great toe, 4.
Subsequent to the blood applied was the anointing oil, In
the Holiest of all there is: 1.
The golden censer—prayer and praise. 2.
The Divine presence as signified by “the Ark of the Covenant.” 3.
Hidden manna—preserved, heavenly diet—imported supplies. 4.
Fruitfulness—as signified by Aaron’s rod; before being placed there it was
just a dry stick. 5.
The ineffable glory—shadowing the mercy seat. In
the holiest of all there was: safety—Divine protection; communion,
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