1. Then verily the first {covenant} had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. {ordinances: or, ceremonies} / 2. For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein {was} the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary. →

Well, it's been a wild ride, folks. We've reached Hebrews 9, and it's time to take a look at how the Bible wraps up this journey. Here's the gist: Jesus' death and resurrection is the ultimate sacrifice and it makes the old covenant obsolete. →

Joe: Alright, we're going to tackle Hebrews 9. What's it about? Bible Expert: Hebrews 9 is about the Old Covenant and the New Covenant. The Old Covenant was made before Jesus, and it was made through Moses, but it was temporary and didn't really bring people into a relationship with God. →

Alex: Alright, so tell me about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'm currently studying the book of Hebrews, and I wanted to tell you about chapter 9. Alex: (Sighing) Alright, what does it say? Contestant: This chapter talks about how the old covenant made by God with the people of Israel was insufficient because it was unable to make them perfect before God. →

Eyes on me, recruits! Now listen up. This is Hebrews 9: Atonement is made through the shedding of blood. Jesus came to earth and offered his own blood, once and for all, to cleanse us of our sins and make us right with God. →

Robin: Holy Sacred Writings, Batman! Chapter 9 of the book of Hebrews is talking about the temple and the rituals that took place there. Batman: Yes, Robin. It talks about how the priests used to offer sacrifices and perform rituals of cleansing and consecration in the temple. →

Hey there, folks! Listen, Jack, the deal is like this. Hebrews 9 is all about how the old covenant that was given to the Israelites was all about sacrifices and stuff. I mean, literally, they had to bring animals to the temple and offer them up to God. →

Hebrews 9 is all about the TERRIFIC and AMAZING new covenant that God made with his people. It was a much better covenant than the one made before, and it was a major step up in the way of life for many people. →

Peter: Alright, we’re on to Hebrews 9. Lois: What is it about this time? Peter: Well, it talks about the new covenant which was made by Jesus when he sacrificed himself. Stewie: What!? Sacrificing himself? That’s not something you see every day. →