One thing that’s really becoming clear to me as I read through Hebrews is that this book is intense. The theological concepts presented and the constant reference to Old Testament knowledge often make it difficult to understand. I’m probably only gleaning the most elementary of insights; that said there is still so much application! I love that about God’s Word — so much at the surface and yet inexhaustible depth too. Amazing!
Month: March 2010
Hebrews 8: Our Inner Tabernacle
The Israelites of the Old Testament were instructed to build a tabernacle which was in essence a mobile sanctuary, and the blueprint given was incredibly precise. If you’ve ever read through Exodus, you know what I’m talking about. Exact measurements are mandated, the materials to be used are specified, even the orientation and placement of every object is spelled out. The exactness is almost odd. Or so it may seem, until you read Hebrews.
Hebrews 6 and 7: Once for ALL!
Hebrews chapters 6 and 7 are not easy to understand, at least for me. I know there is depth in these verses that I am just not equipped to plunge. No doubt there is great symbolism in the discussion of the priesthood that the original recipients of this letter understood. They were Hebrews, after all. Their priest had been a very present and important figure in their upbringing. But I’m afraid much of it is lost on me.