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the time of the correction.

Hebrews 9:1-10 (JDV)

Hebrews 9:1 Now the first covenant also had regulations for ministry and an earthly sacred place.
Hebrews 9:2 You see, a tabernacle was constructed, and in the first room, which is called the place for sacred things, were the lampstand, the table, and the presentation loaves.
Hebrews 9:3 After the second curtain was a tent called the most sacred place.
Hebrews 9:4 It had the gold altar of incense and the ark of the covenant, covered with gold on all sides, in which was a gold jar containing the manna, Aaron’s staff that budded, and the tablets outlining the covenant.
Hebrews 9:5 The glorious cherubs were above the ark overshadowing the mercy seat. It is not possible to speak about these things point by point now.
Hebrews 9:6 With these things prepared like this, the priests enter the first room repeatedly, performing their ministry.
Hebrews 9:7 But the high priest alone enters the second room, and he does that only once a year, and never without blood, which he offers for himself and for the failures the people had committed in ignorance.
Hebrews 9:8 The Sacred Breath was making it clear that the way into the most sacred place had not yet been disclosed while the first tabernacle was still standing.
Hebrews 9:9 This is a parable about the present time, during which gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the worshiper’s conscience.
Hebrews 9:10 They are physical regulations and only deal with food, drink, and various washings obligatory until the time of the correction.

the time of the correction.

In the past, the only worship and ministry people knew was that of the temple under the old covenant. It dealt in shadows and copies, and could not change the worshiper. With Christ’s appearance and atonement, a time of correction has occurred. Now it is possible to both worship and serve freed from guilt and shame. The correction has only begun. When Christ returns, we will know complete freedom, and the permanent rest promised by him.

Have you entered the time of correction, or are you still trying to serve among the shadows?