Hebrews 9:1-10 Then truly the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. I. THE MANNA (Exodus 16:11). II. THE GOLDEN POT IN WHICH IT WAS CONTAINED may be applied — 1. To the Divine Word; which is more precious than gold, and which is the "Word of Christ," every part of which is full of Him. 2. To the holy ordinances; where He is so strikingly exhibited. 3. To the preached gospel; where Christ is the Alpha and Omega. 4. To the believer's heart. 5. To the holiest place; where He ever dwells in all His glory, as the infinite source of all the blessedness of the heavenly world. Application: (1) Be thankful for this heavenly bread. (2) Receive it with all cordiality and joy. (3) Constantly seek it in those means where His presence and blessing are promised. (4) Despisers of Christ must starve and die. (J. Burns, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary.WEB: Now indeed even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service, and an earthly sanctuary. |
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