Our last post carried a kind of warning in the introduction to do not do as the wicked religious world do, that is mix both the old shadow covenant and Better of the New. Today we shall see again why this is so important.
Hebrews 10:19-25 "Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; And having an high priest over the house of God; Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching." (KJV)
Hebrews 10:19-25 "Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." (ESV)
Hebrews 10:19-25 "Brethren, this means that though what the blood of Jesus communicates and represents, we are now welcome to access this ultimate place of sacred encounter with unashamed confidence. A brand new way of life has been introduced and opened for us all. Because of his flesh (being our flesh) torn and nailed on the tree. (Our own flesh can no longer be a valid excuse to interrupt the expression of the life of our own design, it is of no excuse.) We have a High Priest in the house. We are free to approach him with absolute confidence, fully persuaded in our hearts that nothing can any longer separate us from him. We are invited to draw near now! We are thoroughly cleansed, inside and out, with no trace of sin's stain on our conscience or conduct. The sprinkled blood purges our inner thought-patterns; our bodies also are bathed in clean water, the living word is that water. (Our behavior bears witness of this.) Our conversation echoes his persuasion; his faithfulness backs his promises. (His integrity inspires our confession. "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful; And let us consider how to stir up one another to agape and good works.) Let us also think of creative ways by which we can influence one another to find inspired expression in doing things that benefit others. GOOD actions give voice and volume to the Agape of GOD. In the light of our free access to the Father of spirits, let us extend that embrace to one another. Our gatherings are no longer a repetition of traditions but an essential fellowship where we remind one another of our true identity. Let us do so with greater urgency now the day has dawned in our understanding. (The prophetic shadow has become the light of day!) (The Mirror, with editing)
May our LORD show us all his rich benefit in our, humanity's oneness.
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