Hebrews 8:1Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, 2 a minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the Lord set up, not man. 3 For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices; thus it is necessary for this priest also to have something to offer.
Christ is our Minister in the Holy Place or Sanctuary. As minister, He is "a person whose job involves performing religious ceremonies; and providing spiritual or religious guidance to other people." His place of "employment" is in the sanctuary: "a place where someone or something is protected or given shelter." The priests of The Law entered a place on earth, while Christ enters a place in heaven, the "true tent" of the Lord. Something else of note is that the High Priest was required to offer a sacrifice, a lamb. Christ has given the greatest sacrifice instead: Himself. Christ represents us before God with the holiest of sacrifices; He has "gone to the top" and remains there at all times on our behalf. What a great Minister!
(*(Diann Cotton: 100 Days with Jesus)
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