From Open Up Your Heart by Jeff Syverson

November 8
Unlimited Access

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:137-144 | Ezekiel 18:12-19:14 | Hebrews 9:1-10 | Proverbs 27:10

Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 9:1-10

Such preparations having been made, the priests go continually into the first tent to carry out their ritual duties; but only the high priest goes into the second, and he but once a year, and not without taking the blood that he offers for himself and for the sins committed unintentionally by the people. (Hebrews 9:6-17 NRSV)

As one entered into the tabernacle, access became more and more limited. The outer tent, the holy place, contained the lamp stand, the table, and the bread of the presence. Only priests who were serving in the temple, carrying out their rituals, were able to enter here.

Inside of that tent, was another, the “holy of holies” or the “most holy place.”…