OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST
"We have such a high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens." Heb. 8:1.
THE INTERIOR OF THE SANCTUARY
"A figure for time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices." Heb. 9:9.
THE CLEANSING OF THE SANCTUARY IN TYPE AND ANTITYPE
The Bible teaching concerning the sanctuary of the Levitical service shows clearly that the cleansing of the sanctuary is God's answer to error and apostasy.
The priestly service of the earthly sanctuary, or temple, in the days of Israel, was typical of the work of Christ, our High Priest, in the heavenly temple. The earthly priests served after "the example and shadow of heavenly things." Heb. 8:5. And of Christ's ministry in the heavenly temple we are told:
"Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such a high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens; a minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man." Heb. 8:1, 2.