Religion & Spirituality
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, thus obtaining eternal redemption. Under the Old Covenant, the high priest entered the holiest room in the temple once a year with blood from an animal sacrifice. This was surpassed by Jesus Christ, who brought his own blood into the presence of God. He’s not only our great High Priest, but also our perfect sacrifice. The fact that he did it “once for all” means his sacrifice is good enough for everyone, and can never be repeated. Since we have a great high priest, as well as a perfect sacrifice, it’s no longer necessary to go to the Temple to offer the blood of animals. Jesus fulfilled the religious system of the Old Testament, and he also replaced it. Jesus had predicted this in Mark 13:2, when he said to the priests in the Temple, “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one (of them) will be thrown down.” This was fulfilled in AD 70, when the Romans marched into Jerusalem and destroyed the Temple, putting an end to the earthly priesthood and the sacrificial offerings for sins. God ordained the Old Testament religious system, then sent Christ to fulfill it for eternity. How wonderful are his works!