Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
The example
Bible References
The example
Hebrews 9:9
This is a symbol that points to the present time. It means that the offerings and animal sacrifices presented to God cannot make the worshiper's heart perfect,
Hebrews 10:1
The Law is a shadow of the good things to come. It is not the actual things. The continual yearly sacrifices can never make those who worship perfect.
Colossians 2:17
They are a shadow of the things to come; but the substance belongs to Christ.