Hebrews 9:25

"For Christ hasn’t entered into holy places made with hands, which are representations of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us;"

Key Reflection

For Christ has not entered physical tabernacles or earthly sanctuaries that mere humans make, but he has entered heaven itself, the true sanctuary, to appear before God on our behalf. This would have been shocking and profound for the original audience, who were accustomed to temple rituals and sacrifices; now they understood that through Christ’s sacrifice, the real presence of God was accessible in a way that surpassed any earthly temple.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 25. Nor yet that he should offer himself often. The Jewish high priest entered the most holy place with blood once every year. In this respect the offering made by Christ, and the work which he performed, differed from that of the Jewish high priest. It was not needful that he should enter the holy place but once. Having entered there, he permanently remains there. With the blood of others. That is, with the blood of calves and goats. This is a second point in which the work of Christ differs from that of the Jewish high priest. Christ entered there with his own blood. See Barnes "Heb 9:12".

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