Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.
The patterns
The heavenly
General references
Bible References
The patterns
Hebrews 9:9
This is symbolic for the present time. According to this arrangement, gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper,
Hebrews 8:5
They serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly sanctuary; for when Moses was about to erect the tabernacle, he was instructed by God, saying, "See that you make everything according to the pattern which was shown you on the mountain."
Hebrews 10:1
For since the law has only a shadow of the good things to come and not the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices which are continually offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near.
Colossians 2:17
These things are only a shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ.
The heavenly
Hebrews 9:11
But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, he entered through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation.
Hebrews 10:4
For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.
Luke 24:26
Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and enter his glory?"
John 14:3
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.
1 Peter 1:19
but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.
Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song, saying, "Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals; for you were slain, and with your blood purchased men for God from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
General references
Luke 24:26
Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and enter his glory?"