2. The Ultimate Provision Hebrews 9:1-14 pg 1868 pg 1188

4. the quality of being just; righteousness, equitableness, or moral rightness the quality of being just; righteousness, equitableness, or moral rightness the administering of deserved punishment or reward the administering of deserved punishment or reward JUSTICE 4

5. Genesis 1:26-27 Genesis 1:26-27 26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness... 26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness... 27 God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. 27 God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Origination of Justice 5

6. Genesis 1:26-27 Genesis 1:26-27 26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness... 26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness... 27 God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. 27 God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Origination of Justice Deuteronomy 32:3-4 For I will proclaim the name of the Lord; ascribe greatness to our God! The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he. Deuteronomy 32:3-4 For I will proclaim the name of the Lord; ascribe greatness to our God! The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he. Psalm 9:7-8 But the Lord sits enthroned forever; he has established his throne for justice, and he judges the world with righteousness; he judges the peoples with uprightness. Psalm 9:7-8 But the Lord sits enthroned forever; he has established his throne for justice, and he judges the world with righteousness; he judges the peoples with uprightness. Romans 3:26 It was to show his [God’s] righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Romans 3:26 It was to show his [God’s] righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. 6

7. 1.Overlook human sin and accept everyone Three Problems: Three Problems: How could that possibly be fair? How could that possibly be fair? Why not just usher everyone into heaven now? Why not just usher everyone into heaven now? It would make God out to be a liar. It would make God out to be a liar. Three Views of God Dealing with Human Sin 7

8. 2.God could establish a medium standard such that anyone above that standard is accepted and anyone below is rejected Three Problems: Three Problems: Lead to detailed law living... Lead to detailed law living... It really would NOT be fair... It really would NOT be fair... God would still be a liar... God would still be a liar... Three Views of God Dealing with Human Sin 8

9. 3.God could use Himself as the standard and judge everyone based on His moral character. Two Considerations: Two Considerations: This is fair. The standard is absolute, not arbitrary This is fair. The standard is absolute, not arbitrary It’s honest. It aligns with God’s character of justice. No wrong would be left unnoticed It’s honest. It aligns with God’s character of justice. No wrong would be left unnoticed Three Views of God Dealing with Human Sin

10. 3.God could use Himself as the standard and judge everyone based on His moral character. Two Considerations: Two Considerations: This is fair. The standard is absolute, not arbitrary This is fair. The standard is absolute, not arbitrary It’s honest. It aligns with God’s character of justice. No wrong would be left unnoticed It’s honest. It aligns with God’s character of justice. No wrong would be left unnoticed Three Views of God Dealing with Human Sin Genesis 2:16-17 16 And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, 17 but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” Genesis 2:16-17 16 And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, 17 but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.”

11. 3.God could use Himself as the standard and judge everyone based on His moral character. Two Problems: Two Problems: No one can match God’s moral perfect character No one can match God’s moral perfect character All people must be condemned All people must be condemned Three Views of God Dealing with Human Sin 11

12. 3.God could use Himself as the standard and judge everyone based on His moral character. Two Problems: Two Problems: No one can match God’s moral perfect character No one can match God’s moral perfect character All people must be condemned All people must be condemned Three Views of God Dealing with Human Sin 12

13. Contention GOD’S JUSTIC E demands human death for sin GOD’S LOVE desires relationship with people 13

14. Genesis 3:21 Genesis 3:21 And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them. And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them. Animal Substitute for Death 14

15. Other Biblical Examples Other Biblical Examples Genesis 4:4 - Abel Genesis 4:4 - Abel Genesis 8:20 - Noah Genesis 8:20 - Noah Genesis 22:13 - Abraham/Isaac Genesis 22:13 - Abraham/Isaac Abraham ➔ Isaac ➔ Jacob ➔ Nation of Israel (~400 years) Abraham ➔ Isaac ➔ Jacob ➔ Nation of Israel (~400 years) Animal Substitute for Death 15

16. Other Biblical Examples Other Biblical Examples Genesis 4:4 - Abel Genesis 4:4 - Abel Genesis 8:20 - Noah Genesis 8:20 - Noah Genesis 22:13 - Abraham/Isaac Genesis 22:13 - Abraham/Isaac Abraham ➔ Isaac ➔ Jacob ➔ Nation of Israel (~400 years) Abraham ➔ Isaac ➔ Jacob ➔ Nation of Israel (~400 years) Animal Substitute for Death

17. Time span from institution of Levitical Sacrificial System (The Law) to the writing of Hebrews: 1500 years Time span from institution of Levitical Sacrificial System (The Law) to the writing of Hebrews: 1500 years Tabernacle was replaced by the Temple Tabernacle was replaced by the Temple Animal Substitute for Death

18. 1 Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly place of holiness. 2 For a tent was prepared, the first section, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence. It is called the Holy Place. 1 Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly place of holiness. 2 For a tent was prepared, the first section, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence. It is called the Holy Place. Hebrews 9:1-10

19. 3 Behind the second curtain was a second section called the Most Holy Place, 4 having the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, in which was a golden urn holding the manna, and Aaron's staff that budded, and the tablets of the covenant. 3 Behind the second curtain was a second section called the Most Holy Place, 4 having the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, in which was a golden urn holding the manna, and Aaron's staff that budded, and the tablets of the covenant. Hebrews 9:1-10

20. 5 Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. 5 Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. Hebrews 9:1-10 20

21. 6 These preparations having thus been made, the priests go regularly into the first section, performing their ritual duties, 7 but into the second only the high priest goes, and he but once a year, and not without taking blood, which he offers for himself and for the unintentional sins of the people. 6 These preparations having thus been made, the priests go regularly into the first section, performing their ritual duties, 7 but into the second only the high priest goes, and he but once a year, and not without taking blood, which he offers for himself and for the unintentional sins of the people. Hebrews 9:1-10

22. Holy Place Holy of Holies 22

23. 8 By this the Holy Spirit indicates that the way into the holy places is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing 9 (which is symbolic for the present age). 8 By this the Holy Spirit indicates that the way into the holy places is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing 9 (which is symbolic for the present age). Hebrews 9:1-10 23

24. According to this arrangement, gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper, 10 but deal only with food and drink and various washings, regulations for the body imposed until the time of reformation. According to this arrangement, gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper, 10 but deal only with food and drink and various washings, regulations for the body imposed until the time of reformation. Hebrews 9:1-10 24

25. Three weaknesses Three weaknesses Tabernacle was unable to provide access to God for everyone Tabernacle was unable to provide access to God for everyone Was not able to make the worshiper perfect in relation to his conscience Was not able to make the worshiper perfect in relation to his conscience Only dealt with externals. That’s why it was temporary until the time of reformation. Only dealt with externals. That’s why it was temporary until the time of reformation. Hebrews 9:1-10 25

26. Three weaknesses Three weaknesses Tabernacle was unable to provide access to God for everyone Tabernacle was unable to provide access to God for everyone Was not able to make the worshiper perfect in relation to his conscience Was not able to make the worshiper perfect in relation to his conscience Only dealt with externals. That’s why it was temporary until the time of reformation. Only dealt with externals. That’s why it was temporary until the time of reformation. Hebrews 9:1-10 Reformation to make straight, correct, make right, bring matters back to a satisfactory state!! Reformation

27. 11 But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) 12 he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. 11 But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) 12 he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. Hebrews 9:11-14 27

28. Christ as High Priest better than the earthly tabernacle high priests Christ as High Priest better than the earthly tabernacle high priests Four Better Than’s...

29. Christ as High Priest better than the earthly tabernacle high priests Christ as High Priest better than the earthly tabernacle high priests Christ entered the better tabernacle in heaven Christ entered the better tabernacle in heaven Four Better Than’s... 29

30. Christ as High Priest better than the earthly tabernacle high priests Christ as High Priest better than the earthly tabernacle high priests Christ entered the better tabernacle in heaven Christ entered the better tabernacle in heaven The work was better because it was permanent vs. temporary The work was better because it was permanent vs. temporary Four Better Than’s...

31. Christ as High Priest better than the earthly tabernacle high priests Christ as High Priest better than the earthly tabernacle high priests Christ entered the better tabernacle in heaven Christ entered the better tabernacle in heaven The work was better because it was permanent vs. temporary The work was better because it was permanent vs. temporary The work was better because Christ’s Blood was better The work was better because Christ’s Blood was better Four Better Than’s... 31

32. Christ as High Priest better than the earthly tabernacle high priests Christ as High Priest better than the earthly tabernacle high priests Christ entered the better tabernacle in heaven Christ entered the better tabernacle in heaven The work was better because it was permanent vs. temporary The work was better because it was permanent vs. temporary The work was better because Christ’s Blood was better The work was better because Christ’s Blood was better Four Better Than’s... Romans 3:23-26 23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. 24 Yet God, with undeserved kindness, declares that we are righteous. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. 25 For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. Romans 3:23-26 23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. 24 Yet God, with undeserved kindness, declares that we are righteous. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. 25 For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice shows that God was being fair when he held back and did not punish those who sinned in times past, 26 for he was looking ahead and including them in what he would do in this present time. God did this to demonstrate his righteousness, for he himself is fair and just, and he declares sinners to be right in his sight when they believe in Jesus.

33. 13 For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the sprinkling of defiled persons with the ashes of a heifer, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, 14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. 13 For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the sprinkling of defiled persons with the ashes of a heifer, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, 14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. Hebrews 9:11-14 33

34. Contention Resolved GOD’S JUSTIC E demands human death for sin GOD’S LOVE desires relationship with people

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36. Corporate Prayer