We are shown in the book of Hebrews that the earthly sanctuary was a model of the heavenly sanctuary. Hebrews 5v8. The same way the early sanctuary had a Holy Place and Most Holy place, so does Christ’s ministry in the heavenly sanctuary. “Hebrews 9:23 shows us that the work Christ does in the heavenly sanctuary is the true expression of what the earthly high priest did in the yearly Day of Atonement service in the Israelite sanctuary.” Living in the last days, we are to ensure that we are aware of the fact that what Christ has done for us in the past, He continues to do now, in the Most Holy Place of the heavenly sanctuary.
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Christ in the Heavenly Sanctuary
Christ is our high priest in the heavenly sanctuary (Heb. 6:20) and is interceding for us . We ought to know the position and work of Christ in the sanctuary as it is fundamental in our preparation for the end times and our salvation.
Memory Text: “God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth” (Philippians 2:9, 10, NIV) .
The Love of the Spirit
The Holy Spirit has been misunderstood as much as the Father. But He is a special member of the trinity.
Counselor, Comfortor and Keeper; He reveals truth and divine love. Luke 12:12
He is hard at work, securing our eternal good…pointing out the narrow way.
How come the Holy Spirit is often misunderstood? Leave your comments below.
The Love of Christ
Christ was a divine being and fully God. He created the heavens and the earth. He formed man out of the dust of the ground. John 1:1-3
And yet when His creation rebeled against Him. He stooped to become dust and die in our place. Philippians 2:5-8
This is how Christ’s love was and continues to be manifested in our lives.
In what ways have you seen Christ’s love manifested in your life? Leave your comments below
Salvation and the End Time
Sabbath Afternoon
Memory Text: “This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and
sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins” (1 John 4:10, NIV).
The main difference between Christianity and other religions is that; other religions preach self salvation while
Christianity acknowledges that it is through Christ alone that we may be saved.
Christ’s incarnation in human flesh (Rom. 8:3), His death on the cross (Rom. 5:8),
His resurrection (1 Pet. 1:3) and His ministry in heaven (Heb. 7:25) — these acts alone are what saves us.
Sunday
The Love of the Father
God does not change (Malachi 3:6) and is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8). When Phillip said
“Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us” (John 14:8, NKJV); Jesus answered him by saying “Have I
been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how
can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Which shows us that The Father is, and always has been, gracious,
merciful, compassionate, slow to anger (Ps. 145:8), loving and kind; just as Christ was.
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Think about the fact that Jesus represents God the Father. Why is this such a wonderful and hopeful truth, especially for those who might sometimes be afraid of God? Leave your answers in the comments below.