Freedom from sin
The Most Holy Place was barred to all
but the High Priest who could only enter once a year and the ritual sacrifices
and shedding of blood could cleanse sin, but could not cleanse the conscience,
barring worshippers from experiencing full freedom.
In verses 11-14, we see the contrast offered by the sacrifice of Jesus, not a man made sacrifice, or one which cleanses us externally, but one which ‘cleanses us from all that leads to death, so that we may serve the living God.’
Sometimes we can feel trapped by sin.
This passage reminds us of the direct access we have to God’s presence by the
blood of Jesus. When Jesus died, the temple curtain tore in two, symbolising
the divide between man and God being destroyed. Through Jesus’ perfect
sacrifice we can enter his presence and know freedom from our sin and restored
relationship with Him.
Jessica Miller
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