Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible






















[By his doing this] the Holy Spirit signifies that the way into the Holy Place [Note: This actually refers to the Holy of Holies, and represents heaven] had not yet been disclosed [i.e., made accessible] while the first Tabernacle was still standing. Verse ConceptsMost Holy PlaceTypesWay, TheChrist The DoorThe Divinity Of The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit, And ScriptureAntitypesShutting DoorsTaught By The SpiritOutside The HouseSymbols of the Holy SpiritWitnessing



For the Tabernacle was constructed with its outer compartment containing the lampstand and the table and the Bread of Presence. This was called the "Holy Place." And behind the second curtain [of] the Tabernacle was [a room] called the "Holy of Holies." It had a golden altar for [burning] incense [in it], and [originally] the gold-plated Chest of the Agreement, containing a golden jar of manna, Aaron's staff that sprouted buds and the tablets of the Agreement. read more.
Above it were the cherubim [Note: These were winged, angelic-like, golden figurines] spread out over the [Chest] covering, where sins were [symbolically] forgiven. But we cannot now speak of these things in detail. Now after preparing these things [i.e., the table, incense, etc.], the priests regularly enter the outer room of the Tabernacle [i.e., the Holy Place] to carry out the duties of their service.







We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, [a hope] that is safe and secure, and one that enters the curtain [i.e., figuratively, of the heavenly sanctuary], Verse ConceptsAnchorsAssurance in the life of faithHope, As ConfidenceSanctuarySeafaringHopeSecurityStabilityStressThe Hope Of The GospelHope And FaithFaith Hope And LoveThe SoulHope And LoveInner Beautysteadfast




Just then the Temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom, the ground shook, and rocks were split open. Verse ConceptsCurtainsAccess To God, Through ChristMost Holy PlaceSplitting RocksThe Ground Being SplitNets TornThe Veil Torn

by means of a new and living way which He opened for us through the curtain of His physical body, Verse ConceptsNewnessConsecrationChrist The DoorDedicationNew