Hebrews 9:23
It was necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these. But the heavenly things should be cleansed with better sacrifices than these.
Hebrews 8:5
The work they do as priests is only a copy and a shadow of what is in heaven. It is the same as it was with Moses. When he was about to build the sacred tent, God told him: Be sure to make everything according to the pattern you were shown on the mountain.
Hebrews 9:24
Christ has not entered into the Holy Place made with human hands. This is a copy of the true one. He has entered into heaven to appear before the presence of God for us.
Luke 24:26
Did the Christ need to suffer these things and enter into his glory?
Luke 24:46
He said: It is written that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead the third day.
John 14:3
If I go and prepare a place for you I will come again and I will receive you to myself, for where I am you may also be.
Colossians 2:17
They are a shadow of the things to come; but the substance belongs to Christ.
Hebrews 9:9-12
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 9:14
The blood of Christ did even more. Through the eternal Spirit he offered himself without blemish to God and cleansed your conscience from dead works. Now we can serve (worship) the living God.
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.
Hebrews 10:4
It is not possible for the blood of bulls and of goats to take away sins.
Hebrews 10:10-17
We are sanctified by his will through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
1 Peter 1:19-21
but with precious blood, as of a lamb without spot, even the blood of Christ.
Revelation 5:9
They sing a new song, saying: You are worthy to take the book, and to open the seals, for you were slaughtered and by your blood you bought persons for God out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation.