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3. the Sanctuary

4. The Sanctuary Contents 1. The Heavenly Sanctuary 2. “Heaven” on Earth 3. Sacrifices 4. Lessons From the Sanctuary 5. Atonement: Purification Offering 6. The Day of Atonement 7. Christ, Our Sacrifice 8. Christ, Our Priest 9. The Pre-Advent Judgment 10. The Eschatological Day of Atonement 11. Our Prophetic Message 12. The Cosmic Conflict Over God’s Character 13. Exhortations From the Sanctuary

5. The Great Controversy 488 Our Goal {169} “ THE SANCTUARY in heaven is the very center of Christ’s work in behalf of men. … It opens to view the plan of redemption, bringing us down to the very close of time and revealing the triumphant issue of the contest between righteous and sin. It is of the utmost importance that all should thoroughly investigate these subjects.”

6. The Sanctuary Lesson 13, December 28 The Sanctuary Lesson 13, December 28 Exhortations From the Sanctuary

7. Exhortations From the Sanctuary Key Text Hebrews 10:21, 22 NASB “And since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.”

8. Exhortations From the Sanctuary Initial Words {316} Believers have spiritual access to the heavenly sanctuary, to the very throne of God. We can seek closeness to God because our “entry” was made possible by the blood of Christ and by His representation in our behalf as our High Priest.

9. Exhortations From the Sanctuary Quick Look 1. FAITH: Be Confident (Hebrews 10:19-22) 2. HOPE: Be Steadfast and Unswerving (Hebrews 10:23) 3. LOVE: Encourage One Another (Hebrews 10:24, 25)

10. Exhortations From the Sanctuary 1. Faith: Be Confident Hebrews 10:19-22 NKJV “HAVING BOLDNESS to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus…and having a High Priest…. Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith….”

11. 1. Faith: Be Confident Full Assurance {318} The Greek word for “confidence” refers to a boldness, courage, and fearlessness that in the New Testament describes our new relationship with God. Originally, the word referred to an openness of speech, which, in this context, could specifically mean that one can freely approach God in prayer.

12. 1. Faith: Be Confident Full Assurance {318} This type of openness in our relationship with God produces a joyful confidence. Assurance and confidence do not anchor us in ourselves but only in Christ. The new way that has been forever opened through Jesus’ death will lead without fail to full confidence. Nothing less is expected.

13. 1. Faith: Be Confident Full Assurance {318} There are two ways to obtain Christian confidence and maintain it in faith. One is through faith itself (Eph. 3:12); the other is through faithful Christian service for others (1 Tim. 3:13). Christian living is never detached from Christian faith.

14. Exhortations From the Sanctuary 2. Hope: Be Steadfast and Unswerving Hebrews 10:23 NKJV “LET US hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.”

15. 2. Hope: Be Steadfast and Unswerving God is Faithful {319} WE ARE to be steadfast from the “beginning” (Heb. 3:14), “until the end” (Heb. 3:6, 14; 6:11) and to do so “without wavering” (Heb. 10:23, NKJV). Whatever the circumstance may be, our hope remains the same, and our commitment to God is unchanged because we can trust that He is faithful and will do what He has promised.

16. 2. Hope: Be Steadfast and Unswerving God is Faithful {319} There is no question that God is true to His Word. He fulfilled the promise of Christ’s first coming (Gal. 3:19); and He will also fulfill the promise of His return (Heb. 12:26). God’s ultimate promise, however, is eternal life, which He promised even before time began (Titus 1:2, 1 John 2:25).

17. 2. Hope: Be Steadfast and Unswerving God is Faithful {319} God’s faithfulness is immovable. Even “if we are faithless, He remains faithful” (2 Tim. 2:13, NASB). Our unfaithfulness or disbelief will not change God’s intention for us. His promises remain unshaken by our moral lapses. The promises will still be available for us because faithfulness is part of the divine nature.

18. Exhortations From the Sanctuary 3. Love: Encourage One Another Hebrews 10:24, 25 NKJV “AND LET us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together… but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.”

19. 3. Love: Encourage One Another Community of Believers {320} WHEREAS THE exhortation in Hebrews 10:23 focuses on the individual attitude, the next one in Hebrews 10:24 has the community of believers in view. We do not walk alone on our path with Christ. We should care for one another consistently.

20. 3. Love: Encourage One Another Community of Believers {320} Loving one another does not just happen naturally. The act of “considering” suggests concentrated and careful pondering. Unfortunately, it is easier to provoke and antagonize others than it is to spur them on to Christian love, isn’t it?

21. 3. Love: Encourage One Another Community of Believers {320} We can express love toward one another in Christian gatherings. If one wants, one can always find reasons to avoid church attendance or other Christian gatherings. Those reasons, however, pale in contrast to one of the reasons for coming: to be a blessing to others.

22. Exhortations From the Sanctuary Final Words {317} Conditions for Approaching God: 1. Come with a sincere heart. 2. Come in full assurance of faith. 3. Come with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience. 4. Come with our bodies washed with pure water.