v1. The High Priest himself is preeminent in excellence We have a present possession Such an High Priest immortal (7:23) – sinless (7:27) – effective (7:27), one offering set – by appointment – at the right hand-enthroned, a king priest.
v3. The earthly pattern of service High priests were appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, and were also only shadows of the true service of Christ as High Priest. He offered himself (7:27) – His own blood (9:12) – His body (10:10).
v5. The earthly pattern of service (latreuo, religious service) pointed forward to Christ Example, hupodeigma, a representation of the significance of an act. Shadow, skia, a representation of the form of an object. The earthly tabernacle was a representation of the heavenly Admonished, chrematizo, divinely instructed. See, horao, to see with the mind, to perceive Pattern, tupos, image, form Shewed, deiknuo, to give evidence or proof of a thing.
v12. Mercy – Forgiveness based upon propitiation, helios- propitious Security – Sins never to be faced again.
v13. The significance of the new covenant The term ‘new’ (kainos new in kind) implies that the old is obsolete Obsolete things are characterized by decay, and ultimately vanish away.
v1. The first covenant had distinct regulations for worship in the earthly tabernacle.
v2. The first compartment, the Holy Place The lampstand and the table of shewbread were located in this room.
v4. ‘which had’ may suggest association rather than location. The golden altar. – The ark of the covenant Its construction, overlaid on all sides with gold Its contents: The golden pot with manna Aaron’s rod that budded and the Tables of the covenant.
v5. Its cover, the mercy seat; Overshadowed by the cherubim of glory.