September 12, 2026

Hebrews 9:6–10 
6 "Now when these things have been so prepared, the priests are continually entering the outer tabernacle performing the divine worship, 7 but into the second, only the high priest enters once a year, not without taking blood, which he offers for himself and for the sins of the people committed in ignorance. 8 The Holy Spirit is signifying this, that the way into the holy place has not yet been disclosed while the outer tabernacle is still standing, 9 which is a symbol for the present time. Accordingly both gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot make the worshiper perfect in conscience, 10 since they relate only to food and drink and various washings, regulations for the body imposed until a time of reformation."

The Holy Spirit used that old system of veils to make a point; namely that access to God is not granted when a veil remains.  But then the writer goes even further to say that the unsuccessful system of veils is "a symbol for the present time."  He refers to the day in which his audience lives.  A day when the sacrifices were still in full operation, but no one was getting any closer to God through them.  That is because food, drink, washings, and other regulations cannot earn God's favor, and that is still true today.  Religious ceremony has never been effective earn God's favor and it still isn't.  Commit to seek God today, and allow your commitment to Him to be more than ceremonies and traditions.

PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

• Terry & Teenya Gilbert
• Daniel & Sunni Cates (Caleb, Bethani, Jonathan)