SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer

Scripture: Hebrews 9: 12 He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption.
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24 For Christ did not enter a man-made sanctuary that was only a copy of the true one; he entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in God’s presence.

Observation: The portable temple Moses constructed in the wilderness was made after the pattern Moses saw when he had climbed the mountain. (Exodus 25:9,40) The temple that was built in Jerusalem was a more permanent building with the same design. In those man-made temples animal sacrifices were made. When Jesus died for our sins, He did not go into the man-made temples, but into the original temple in heaven.

Application: Jesus is present in heaven on my behalf. On earth the Son of God lived and walked as the Son of Man. Jesus was presenting our Heavenly Father to us. Now in heaven, the sinless, sacrificed, resurrected Son of God and Man presents me to my Heavenly Father. He is there right now for us. He is there FOR ME!

Prayer: Lord, the more I learn about what you have done FOR ME, the more amazed I am. Just saying, “Thank you” can never be enough. To live for you is all I can do. Amen.

July 12: Isaiah 11-14; Hebrews 9

Pastor Leon

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