Message Notes

THE WAY INTO THE HOLIEST OF ALL

1. Instruction from the Spirit of God

2. Not yet made manifest

3. While the first tabernacle was still standing (Hebrews 9:8)

SYMBOLIC

1. It was symbolic for the present time (Hebrews 9:9a)

2. Gifts and sacrifices offered (Hebrews 9:9b)

LIMITATIONS

1. The sacrifices and gifts

a) They cannot bring about perfection

b) They cannot cleanse the conscience

2. Limited but not without value

a) Ordinances

i) Food and drink

ii) Various washings

iii) Of the flesh

b) Imposition until the time of reformation

i) To cultivate obedience

ii) To engage the mind to think at a deeper level

iii) To inculcate discipline

iv) To develop faithfulness

v) To be an example to the congregation

vi) To deepen faith

vii) To look forward to the future when enlightenment comes

viii) To learn what it means to be committed