Hebrews 9:11 – 12 When Christ came as high priest of the good things that are already here; he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not man-made, this is to say, not a part of this creation. He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption.

Read Hebrews 9 in its entirety. It will give you some understanding of the purpose of the tabernacle described in the Book of Exodus and the various rituals that guided the worship of the Israelites – God’s chosen people – at that time. It was about gaining access to God. Hebrews 9: 9-10 explains that “This is an illustration for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered were not able to clear the conscience of the worshipper. They are only a matter of food and drink and various ceremonial washings – external regulations apply until the time of the new order.”

Today access to God is by the blood of Jesus Christ – he is the perfect sacrifice – the only one who was able to meet God’s standard of holiness. By believing in him, we become acceptable to God. Salvation is that simple. The Holy Spirit helps us to understand:

“For in that Christ died, there is no more mystery as to how men can have fellowship with me. I require only that men come to me in true repentance rejecting all trust in themselves, any hope of living lives to please me by themselves. It is the sacrifice of my Son only that makes it possible for me to even look upon man in his filthiness and call them sons. But once the sacrifice of Christ is embraced, I wash away all sin once and for all. I draw the believer close to my breast to sanctify, protect and prepare him to be in my presence when I shall call him home or come again. It is a mystery yes, but of love, pure redeeming love.”