Every Believer Can Enter!
“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever…” (Hebrews 6:19-20).
The Old Testament temple had three parts:
The outer court,
The inner court,
The innermost court.
The innermost court was called-
The “inner sanctum” or the “Holy of Holies.”
Only the priest could go in there.
Once a year-
– the high priest would enter the Holy of Holies to make atonement for the people.
He would lift up a corner of the heavy veil and slip under.
Then, he would sprinkle blood upon the Mercy Seat.
If anyone went in without the blood, there was sudden death!
When the veil of the temple was torn at Jesus’ death-
– it was torn from top to bottom so no one would think a person did this.
By His death-
Jesus was saying that there were no more animal sacrifices necessary.
Now-
Every believer can enter the Holy of Holies!
Have you been there today?
It’s time to enter in and praise Him for sending His Son to make atonement for your sin.
It’s time to bow before His mercy seat and thank Him for His grace towards you.
It’s time to praise Him for He has saved you from eternal separation from God’s presence.