And no one assumes this honor on his own initiative, but only when called to it by God, as in fact Aaron was.

But only the high priest enters once a year into the inner tent, and not without blood that he offers for himself and for the sins of the people committed in ignorance.

They served only for matters of food and drink and various washings; they are external regulations imposed until the new order came.

For a will takes effect only at death, since it carries no force while the one who made it is alive.

but only a certain fearful expectation of judgment and a fury of fire that will consume God's enemies.

By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. He had received the promises, yet he was ready to offer up his only son.

Then his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, "I will once more shake not only the earth but heaven too."