SUMMARY
Through his death, Jesus opens a way for people to draw near to God. Believers follow him and live by faith.
ANALYSIS
The inner chamber of Israel’s sanctuary was the holy of holies, where only the high priest was permitted to approach God. Yet here Hebrews invites all who have been redeemed by Christ the high priest to follow him into the presence of God in the sanctuaryA sanctuary is the consecrated area around the altar of a church or temple. It also means a place of safety where one can flee for protection. In the Old Testament, especially in the Psalms, God is referred to as a sanctuary, a refuge from.... The invitation does not refer to a physical movement into a holy place but to a movement of faith. By holding firmly to the confession of faith in what Christ has done, people can approach God confidently in prayer and continue joining together with others in worship. Hebrews was written for discouraged Christians, and this vivid invitation is designed to help renew a sense of personal trust in God and a revitalized commitment to life in community.
