The Proprietor of a Better Sanctuary

I. AN OUTLINE OF THE CHAPTERS 8:1-10:18

The Superiority of Jesus' Priestly Ministry
1. the Priest of a Better Covenant, 8:1-13
2. the Proprietor of a Better Sanctuary, 9:1-14
a. six objects (obstacles) that deny men access, vv1-10
b. seven truths in Christ for divine access, vv11-14
3. the Provider of a Better Sacrifice, 9:13-10:18

II. AN OBSERVATION OF TODAY'S PARTICULARS

Simple Commentary

six objects (obstacles) that deny men access, vv1-10
vv1-2. a tent was prepared
a. object #1, tent; the Holy Place
b. object #2, lampstand
c. object #3, table of bread of Presence
v3. the Most Holy Place
a. object #4, second curtain
v4. ark of the covenant
a. object #5, golden altar (censer) of incense
b. object #6, ark of the covenant overlaid with gold
v5. cannot now speak in detail
vv6-7. ritual duties, but into the second only the high priest
vv8-10. as long as the first section is still standing

seven truths in Christ for divine access, vv11-14
v11. Christ appeared as a High Priest
a. access by a better Priest; Christ
b. access by a better Tent; His incarnation
v12. by means of His own blood
a. access by a better Sacrifice; His crucifixion
b. access by a better Method; He entered once
c. access by a better Blessing; securing eternal redemption
vv13-14. how much more
a. access by a better Guarantee; actual cleansing from guilt
b. access by a better Result; purify our conscience