We began the 8th Chapter of the Book of Hebrews by considering the powerful statement found in the first verse where the writer was inspired to declare that the main point of what had been said was that "we have such a high priest". As he continues speaking of Christ in the second verse, he concludes the sentence began in verse one and states that Christ is "a minister in the sanctuary, and in the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, not man."
Although I did not take the time to comment on it, verse one of Chapter 8 had again spoken of Christ having "taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens". This was a reminder of the truth spoken of in the first Chapter where he wrote that "He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high" after He had made purification of sins.
This "sanctuary", this "true tabernacle", is where He is seated. It is where He ministers as a "priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek". It is in the very throne room of God where He sits in "His seat". This is not a tabernacle made by men but one "which the Lord pitched". A better sacrifice. A better hope. A better priesthood. A better intercessor. A better tabernacle. We are so blessed in Him!
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