Why The Sanctuary Still Matters : Part 5 Connections to Jesus’ Work in Heaven Obvious from the Start

Have we become so comfortable with sin that we no longer realize just how horrible it is? God is so patient and gracious - even though we keep messing up! Look how he dealt with Aaron: Even though he knew better, Aaron crafted an idol from gold. Yet, he was selected by God to be the high priest. Aaron , in his role as high priest, represented the entire nation before God in the earthly sanctuary. Jesus is our High Priest in the Heavenly Sanctuary - that’s right, Jesus’ work was not finished at the cross! He is now ministering in the Heavenly Sanctuary. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:47 - Sanctuary completed as God commanded 08:40 - Strange actions for priests! 15:14 - Anointing/dedication of the priests 17:19 - Amazing details pertaining to dissection and use of sacrificial animal 20:08 - Clothing of priests specified by God 24:33 - Aaron, the high priest was representing the entire nation before God 31:30 - Did Aaron’s clothing protect him from death? 34:19 - the High Priest bore the sins of the entire nation before God - Just as Jesus does now 36:55 - Dedication of the earthly sanctuary 39:11 - A sobering reminder of what happens if we ignore God’s clear instructions 42:28 - Evidence that Jesus is now in the Heavenly Sanctuary acting as our High Priest 45:28 - Preview of future studies