We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

a minister in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle which is set up by the Lord, not by man.

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."

Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary.