How does Hebrews 10:19 connect with Jesus' role as our High Priest? Hebrews 10:19 in Focus “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus”. What the Verse Declares • “Confidence” (παρρησία) – bold, fearless assurance, not timid hope. • “Enter the Most Holy Place” – direct access to God’s immediate presence, imagery rooted in the earthly Holy of Holies (Exodus 26:33). • “By the blood of Jesus” – the once-for-all sacrifice that forever opened the way (Hebrews 9:12). Connecting to Jesus’ High-Priestly Work 1. The High Priest’s ancient role • Only the high priest entered the Holy of Holies, and only once a year (Leviticus 16:2, 34). • He carried animal blood as atonement for the people’s sins (Leviticus 16:15-17). 2. Jesus as fulfillment • “We have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens” (Hebrews 4:14). • He entered “the greater and more perfect tabernacle … by His own blood” (Hebrews 9:11-12). • His sacrifice was “once for all” and “perfected for all time those who are sanctified” (Hebrews 10:10, 14). How Hebrews 10:19 Flows from Chapters 4–10 • Hebrews 4:16 – Draw near with confidence. • Hebrews 6:19-20 – Jesus, our forerunner, enters behind the veil. • Hebrews 7:25 – He always lives to intercede. • Hebrews 9:24 – He now appears for us in God’s presence. • Hebrews 10:19 – Therefore, confident entry is ours. Practical Implications • Assurance: Access is granted, not earned. • Bold Worship: We approach God’s throne without fear of rejection. • Ongoing Intercession: Our High Priest continuously represents us (Romans 8:34). • Cleansed Conscience: His blood purges the inner man (Hebrews 9:14). • Fellowship with God: The veil is gone; intimacy replaces distance (Matthew 27:51). Summary Thought Hebrews 10:19 proclaims that the privilege once reserved for a single high priest—entering the Most Holy Place—belongs to every believer because Jesus, our eternal High Priest, offered His own blood and permanently opened the way to God. |
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