When Christ ascended into heaven he went not only as the Son of God and king of kings, but also as the high priest representing his people before God.
Cleaning heaven
Blood of the covenant
Blood is a sign of life to us: if it’s seeping out from our skin, we know there’s a problem! The writer powerfully uses this image in discussing how Israel’s covenant was covered in blood
The road to heaven
Ancient Israel’s tabernacle was a tent for the worship of God. Its structure was like a flattened version of Mount Sinai where God turned them into a nation and gave them a covenant.
Old-time religion
God set up a tent in the midst of the Israelite camp when they were on the move from Egypt to Canaan. It declared his willingness to be with His people.
Superior to angels
Amongst other exciting themes in the first century world of Jerusalem, angels are to be found.
Under pressure
Pressure in life can drive us down bad paths. Satan loves to use that fact to tempt us.