Message Notes

THE FIRST COVENANT

1. It had ordinances of divine service (Hebrews 9:1a)

2. There was an earthly sanctuary (Hebrews 9:1b)

THE ARTICLES IN THE TABERNACLE/ TEMPLE
(Exodus 25:23-40)

1. The first part (The holy place) (Hebrews 9:2a)

a) The lampstand (Hebrews 9:2b)

b) The table and the showbread (Hebrews 9:2c)

c) Called “the sanctuary” (Hebrews 9:2d)

2. Two veils

a) The first veil (not mentioned)
It separated the Holy place from the courts

b) The second veil (Hebrews 9:3)
It separated the holy place from the holy of holies (“The holiest of all”)

3. In the holy of holies

a) The golden censer (Hebrews 9:4)

b) The ark of the covenant (Hebrews 9:4-5)

i) Overlaid with gold

ii) The golden pot with the manna

iii) Aaron’s rod that budded

iv) The tablets of the covenant (10 commandments)

v) The cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat (Hebrews 9:5)

MINISTRY OF THE PRIESTS

1. Only the first part of the sanctuary (The holy place) (Hebrews 9:6a)

2. They performed their services (Hebrews 9:6b)

MINISTRY OF THE HIGH PRIEST

1. He enters into the second part (Hebrews 9:7a)

2. He enters the holy of holies alone

3. He enters just once a year (Hebrews 9:7b)

4. Two offerings

a) One for himself

b) One for the people; sins committed in ignorance (Hebrews 9:7)