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
For that was only a type, to continue down to the present time; and, in keeping with it, both gifts and sacrifices are offered, though incapable of satisfying the conscience of the worshiper;
Hebrews 8:5
(These priests, it is true, are engaged in a service which is only a copy and shadow of the heavenly realities, as is shown by the directions given to Moses when he was about to construct the Tabernacle. 'Look to it,' are the words, 'that thou make every part in accordance with the pattern shown thee on the mountain.')
Hebrews 10:1
The Law, though able to foreshadow the Better System which was coming, never had its actual substance. Its priests, with those sacrifices which they offer continuously year after year, can never make those who come to worship perfect.
Colossians 2:17
These things are only the shadow of what is to come; the substance is in the Christ.
The heavenly
Hebrews 9:11
But, when Christ came, he appeared as High Priest of that Better System which was established; and he entered through that nobler and more perfect 'Tabernacle,' not made by human hands--that is to say, not a part of this present creation.
Hebrews 10:4
For the blood of bulls and goats is powerless to remove sins.
Luke 24:26
Was not the Christ bound to undergo this suffering before entering upon his Glory?"
John 14:3
And, since I go and prepare a place for you, I shall return and take you to be with me, so that you may be where I am;
1 Peter 1:19
but by precious blood, as it were of a lamb, unblemished and spotless, the Blood of Christ.
Revelation 5:9
And they are singing a new song--'Thou art worthy to take the book and break its seals, for thou wast sacrificed, and with thy blood thou didst buy for God men of every tribe, and language, and people, and nation,
General references
Luke 24:26
Was not the Christ bound to undergo this suffering before entering upon his Glory?"