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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
By a new and living way - It is a new way; no human being had ever before entered into the heaven of heavens; Jesus in human nature was the first, and thus he has opened the way to heaven to mankind, his own resurrection and ascension to glory being the proof and pledge of ours. The way is called ὁδον προσφατον και ζωσαν, new or fresh, and living. This is evidently an allusion to the blood of the victim newly shed, uncoagulated, and consequently proper to be used for sprinkling. The blood of the Jewish victims was fit for sacrificial purposes only so long as it was warm and fluid, and might be considered as yet possessing its vitality; but when it grew cold, it coagulated, lost its vitality, and was no longer proper to be used sacrificially. Christ is here, in the allusion, represented as newly slain, and yet living; the blood ever considered as flowing and giving life to the world. The way by the old covenant neither gave life, nor removed the liability to death. The way to peace and reconciliation, under the old covenant, was through the dead bodies of the animals slain; but Christ is living, and ever liveth, to make intercession for us; therefore he is a new and living way. In the Choephorae of Aeschylus, ver. 801, there is an expression like this of the apostle: - Αγετε, των παλαι πεπραγμενων Αυσασθ' ἁιμα προσφατοις δικαις. Agite, olim venditorum Solvite sanguinem recenti vindicta. This way, says Dr. Owen, is new, 1. Because it was but newly made and prepared. 2. Because it belongs unto the new covenant. 3. Because it admits of no decays, but is always new, as to its efficacy and use, as in the day of its first preparation. 4. The way of the tabernacle waxed old, and so was prepared for a removal; but the Gospel way of salvation shall never be altered, nor changed, nor decay; it is always new, and remains for ever. It is also called ζωσαν, living, 1. In opposition to the way into the holiest under the tabernacle, which was by death; nothing could be done in it without the blood of a victim. 2. It was the cause of death to any who might use it, except the high priest himself; and he could have access to it only one day in the year. 3. It is called living, because it has a spiritual vital efficacy in our access to God. 4. It is living as to its effects; it leads to life, and infallibly brings those who walk in it unto life eternal. Through the veil - As the high priest lifted up or drew aside the veil that separated the holy from the most holy place, in order that he might have access to the Divine Majesty; and as the veil of the temple was rent from the top to the bottom at the crucifixion of Christ, to show that the way to the holiest was then laid open; so we must approach the throne through the mediation of Christ, and through his sacrificial death. His pierced side is the way to the holiest. Here the veil - his humanity, is rent, and the kingdom of heaven opened to all believers.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
which, &c.--The antecedent in the Greek is "the entering"; not as English Version, "way." Translate, "which (entering) He has consecrated (not as though it were already existing, but has been the first to open, INAUGURATED as a new thing; see on Heb 9:18, where the Greek is the same) for us (as) a new (Greek, 'recent'; recently opened, Rom 16:25-26) and living way" (not like the lifeless way through the law offering of the blood of dead victims, but real, vital, and of perpetual efficacy, because the living and life-giving Saviour is that way. It is a living hope that we have, producing not dead, but living, works). Christ, the first-fruits of our nature, has ascended, and the rest is sanctified thereby. "Christ's ascension is our promotion; and whither the glory of the Head hath preceded, thither the hope of the body, too, is called" [LEO]. the veil--As the veil had to be passed through in order to enter the holiest place, so the weak, human suffering flesh (Heb 5:7) of Christ's humanity (which veiled His God head) had to be passed through by Him in entering the heavenly holiest place for us; in putting off His rent flesh, the temple veil, its type, was simultaneously rent from top to bottom (Mat 27:51). Not His body, but His weak suffering flesh, was the veil; His body was the temple (Joh 2:19).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And having an high priest over the house of God. The church of God, over which Christ is as prophet, priest, and King, and as the Son and owner of it; See Gill on Heb 3:6; See Gill on Heb 4:14. In the Greek text it is, "a great priest"; so the Messiah is called by the Targum on Zac 6:12 , "a great priest", as he is; even a great high priest, as in Heb 4:14, and greater than Aaron, and any of his sons. , and greater than Aaron, and any of his sons. Hebrews 10:22 heb 10:22 heb 10:22 heb 10:22Let us draw near with a true heart,.... Either to the holiest of all, into which the saints have boldness to enter; or to Christ the high priest, who is entered there; or to the house of God, over which he is an high priest; or rather to God himself, as on a throne of grace, on the mercy seat in heaven, the most holy place: to "draw near" to him is a sacerdotal act, common to all the saints, who are made priests to God; and includes the whole of divine worship, but more especially designs prayer; to which believers are encouraged from the liberty and boldness they may have and use, of entering into the holiest by the blood of Jesus; from Christ's being the new and living way into it, and from his being an high priest over the house of God: the manner of drawing near is, "with a true heart"; not with the body only, but with the heart principally; with a renewed one, one that is right with God, and is single and sincere, is hearty in its desires, and upright in its ends. In full assurance of faith; in God, Father, Son, and Spirit; without faith, drawing near to God can neither be acceptable to him, nor of service to men; and a full assurance of faith, with respect to the object drawn nigh unto, and of the way unto him, and of acceptance with him through Christ, and of having the petitions put up to him granted, is very comfortable to believers, greatly becomes them, and is well pleasing to God: having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience; which is blind, inactive, partial, stupid, or guilty; and it is the blood of Christ, which being sprinkled on it by the Spirit of God, purges it from dead works, cleanses it from all sin, and speaks peace and pardon to it; and such may draw near with freedom and boldness, with readiness and cheerfulness, and with reverence and godly fear: and our bodies washed with pure water; not baptismal water, but the grace of the Spirit, which is often compared to water, in Scripture: the body, as well as soul, needs washing, and renewing; internal grace influences outward, actions, which adorn religion, and without which bodies cannot be presented holy to God. The allusion is to a custom of the Jews, who were obliged to wash their bodies, and make them clean, when they prayed. So Aben Ezra observes on Gen 35:2 "that every Israelite, when he went to pray at a fixed place, was obliged to have , "his body pure", and his garments pure.'' So a priest might not enter into the court for service, though clean, until he had washed himself all over (z); and it is to sacerdotal acts that the reference is here. (z) Misn. Yoma, c. 3. sect. 3. Vid. Philo de Victimas Offerent. p. 848.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
10:20 By his death: Jesus’ death has opened a new and life-giving way for us through the curtain, an allusion to the curtain separating the first and second rooms of the Tabernacle (see 9:1-5). Believers now enter the Most Holy Place of God’s presence through Jesus’ sacrificial death.
Hebrews 10:20
A Call to Persevere
19Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,21and since we have a great priest over the house of God,
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(Exodus) Exodus 26:15-37
By J. Vernon McGee3.2K07:10ISA 53:8MAT 2:2MAT 27:51JHN 4:24JHN 14:6EPH 4:3HEB 10:20In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of the veils in the tabernacle. The inner veil, made of blue, purple, and scarlet, represents the humanity of Christ and is hung on four pillars, symbolizing the four gospels. The outer veil, called the hanging for the door of the tent, leads to the holy place and represents the way to God through the cross of Christ. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and that worshiping God requires coming through Jesus and in truth. The sermon also highlights the importance of the Spirit of God in holding the church together and the symbolism of the colors and materials used in the tabernacle.
A Son or a Slave
By Ian Robson1.4K46:16LUK 15:29ROM 8:32HEB 10:20HEB 13:5
This sermon emphasizes the importance of living as a son or daughter in God's house, rather than as a slave, focusing on the need to intend well in our hearts, serve with love, and recognize the grace God gives to others. The speaker highlights the story of the prodigal son's older brother to illustrate the dangers of keeping a track record, maintaining a complaint register, and failing to realize the blessings of being with the Father and having all things freely given. The message urges listeners to choose to live as sons and daughters, celebrating God's love and grace.
Balanced Christianity 2. Discipleship and Worship
By Zac Poonen6871:03:24PSA 73:25MAT 28:18JHN 4:23JHN 7:38ACT 17:11HEB 10:20
This sermon emphasizes the importance of balanced Christianity, focusing on the need for true discipleship and worship in spirit. It highlights the distinction between Old Testament worship, which is external, and New Testament worship, which is in the spirit. The speaker delves into the significance of denying self-will, rending the veil, and entering into true worship that pleases God. The message stresses the importance of living a godly life daily and offering genuine worship from the heart.
Something for Himself - Part 1
By Jerry Aman66253:25EXO 25:2NUM 9:15PSA 132:4PSA 132:14EPH 2:20HEB 8:5HEB 10:20REV 21:3
This sermon emphasizes God's desire to have a dwelling place among His people, focusing on the tabernacle and temple as representations of Christ and the church. It highlights the importance of being a willing offering to God, participating in His work for Himself, and becoming living stones in His spiritual house.
All That Jesus Taught Bible Study - Part 77
By Zac Poonen64625:28NUM 9:17PSA 22:7MAT 27:33MAT 27:51LUK 23:41JHN 17:23ROM 8:29HEB 10:20
This sermon delves into the profound events surrounding Jesus' crucifixion, highlighting his obedience to the prompting of the Holy Spirit, fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, and the depth of his suffering on the cross. It emphasizes the importance of living by the leading of the Holy Spirit in every aspect of life, just as Jesus did, and the significance of recognizing God's specific plan for each individual. The sermon also draws lessons from Jesus' behavior towards those who ridicule him, his submission to God's will even in moments of deep suffering, and the restoration of his relationship with the Father. It concludes with the powerful impact of Jesus' sacrifice, symbolized by the tearing of the temple veil and the resurrection of saints, leading even a Roman centurion to acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God.
(Through the Bible) Exodus - Part 2
By Zac Poonen51651:27EXO 25:8PSA 139:23JHN 1:14JHN 4:24HEB 10:20
This sermon delves into the significance of the tabernacle in Exodus, highlighting the two streams of false and true religion seen from Cain to Babylon and Jerusalem. It emphasizes the importance of God dwelling among His people, making our lives, homes, and churches sanctuaries for His presence. The sermon also draws parallels between the tabernacle and Jesus, the church, and our bodies, emphasizing the need for God to dwell within us. It concludes with a deep exploration of the levels of Christian living: acceptance, service, and fellowship with God in the most holy place.
(The Full Gospel) 4. the Threefold Exchange at the Cross
By Zac Poonen0The CrossIdentity in ChristMAT 6:33JHN 6:38ROM 10:102CO 5:212CO 8:9GAL 3:13EPH 1:3EPH 2:8PHP 4:19HEB 10:20Zac Poonen emphasizes the transformative power of the cross, detailing the threefold exchange that occurs through Christ: He became sin for our righteousness, became poor for our wealth, and became a curse for our blessing. Poonen explains that many believers remain spiritually impoverished due to ignorance of their blessings, lack of faith, and selfish motives in prayer. He encourages believers to understand their identity in Christ, asserting that true Christianity begins with recognizing what God has done for us rather than what we do for Him. By accepting these truths, believers can experience the fullness of life and blessings that God intends for them.
One Body
By G.W. North0CommunionUnity in ChristMAT 26:26MRK 14:22LUK 22:19JHN 6:51JHN 6:53ROM 12:51CO 10:161CO 11:24EPH 4:12HEB 10:20G.W. North emphasizes the significance of communion, illustrating how Jesus, in the upper room, broke bread to symbolize His broken body given for humanity. He highlights that while the body is broken, it is still wholly given to us, and through communion, we partake in this sacred act of remembrance. North insists that to truly remember Jesus, we must actively engage in this practice, as it allows us to connect with the essence of His sacrifice. The act of eating the broken body signifies our acceptance of His gift and the unity of the Church as His body. Ultimately, through this communion, we find wholeness in Christ despite the brokenness of His body.
The Preaching of the Cross (Not a Pretended Death, but Christ's Actual Death to Sin and the World)
By Hans R. Waldvogel0The Cross of ChristNew Life in ChristLUK 9:23JHN 14:6ROM 6:6ROM 8:11CO 1:182CO 5:17GAL 6:14PHP 2:5COL 3:3HEB 10:20Hans R. Waldvogel emphasizes the significance of the cross of Christ, asserting that it is the only way to the Father and the source of true life. He explains that the preaching of the cross may seem foolish to the world, but for believers, it is the power and wisdom of God. Waldvogel highlights the necessity of being crucified with Christ, which leads to a life free from the bondage of sin and the flesh. He urges listeners to take up their cross daily, aligning their will with God's, and to embrace the transformative power of the cross in their lives. Ultimately, the cross represents not just death, but the promise of new life in Christ.
A Sermon Occasioned by the Death of Mrs. Mary Fall.
By John Gill0Assurance in ChristGuidance in TrialsPSA 119:105PRO 4:18ISA 30:21JHN 14:6ROM 1:16EPH 1:7EPH 2:18HEB 10:201PE 1:92PE 1:19John Gill preaches a sermon occasioned by the death of Mrs. Mary Fall, emphasizing the importance of following God's guidance in times of distress. He draws from Isaiah 30:21, illustrating how the Lord directs His people to walk in His ways, especially during trials. Gill reassures the congregation that God's word provides clear direction and comfort, encouraging them to trust in Christ as the only way to salvation and eternal life. He highlights the significance of spiritual nourishment through the word of God, which leads to peace and strength for believers. The sermon serves as a reminder of the hope and assurance found in Christ, even amidst sorrow and loss.
Elisha's Faithfulness
By Zac Poonen0FaithfulnessSpiritual GrowthGEN 28:19JOS 5:8JOS 6:201KI 19:192KI 2:12KI 3:11MAT 3:13HEB 10:20Zac Poonen emphasizes Elisha's faithfulness and persistence in following Elijah, illustrating how God tests His servants at various stages of spiritual development. Elisha, initially engaged in secular duties, was anointed with a double portion after demonstrating unwavering commitment through trials at Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho, and ultimately Jordan. Each location symbolizes a stage in the Christian journey, from forgiveness to fellowship, supernatural power, and identification with Christ. Poonen challenges believers to press on beyond the initial stages of faith to receive God's best, which requires total surrender and commitment. The message encourages Christians to evaluate their spiritual journey and the tests they face.
Fourth Requirement for Spiritual Progress-the Way of the Cross
By Zac Poonen0Self-DenialSpiritual GrowthMAT 9:16LUK 9:23ROM 6:6ROM 15:42CO 4:10GAL 2:20EPH 4:22COL 3:9HEB 10:201PE 2:24Zac Poonen emphasizes that Jesus, as our Forerunner, has opened the 'new and living way' for us to dwell in the Father's presence, which requires us to carry the dying of Jesus in our own lives. He highlights that true spiritual progress comes from daily denying ourselves and following the way of the cross, as exemplified by Jesus who never pleased Himself. Poonen explains that the essence of holiness is self-denial, and without it, we cannot truly follow Christ. He warns against trying to improve the old self, which has been crucified, and encourages believers to embrace the new man in Christ. Ultimately, the way of the cross is essential for overcoming sin and achieving spiritual growth.
(Gaining God's Approval) 8. the Testing of Elisha and Gehazi
By Zac Poonen0CovetousnessFaithfulnessGEN 28:19JOS 5:8JOS 6:201KI 19:192KI 2:12KI 5:27PRO 10:22MAT 3:131TI 6:10HEB 10:20Zac Poonen explores the contrasting lives of Elisha and Gehazi, emphasizing Elisha's faithfulness and persistence in seeking God's highest calling, which led to his anointing, while Gehazi's unfaithfulness and greed resulted in his downfall. Elisha's journey through Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho, and ultimately Jordan symbolizes the stages of spiritual growth and the tests believers face in their faith. Gehazi's failure to resist temptation and his pursuit of material wealth serve as a warning against covetousness and the consequences of prioritizing earthly gain over spiritual integrity. The sermon highlights the importance of recognizing God's tests in our lives and the need to remain steadfast in our commitment to Him. Ultimately, Poonen calls believers to seek God's approval and blessings rather than the fleeting riches of this world.
Holiness: A Love Service
By Samuel Logan Brengle0Love ServiceHolinessMAT 11:30JHN 15:9ROM 12:12CO 5:14GAL 5:6EPH 3:17PHP 4:13HEB 10:201PE 1:151JN 4:19Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes that true holiness is achieved not through rigid rules or struggles, but through the love of Christ that compels us to serve joyfully. He recounts the transformative experience of Asa Mahan, who realized that sanctification comes from faith working through love, leading to a life of victorious holiness. Brengle encourages believers to embrace a 'love service' rather than a 'slavish service,' highlighting that God desires our heartfelt devotion. He shares a testimony of a young woman who found joy and victory in her faith by surrendering to God's love, illustrating the power of love in overcoming personal struggles. Ultimately, Brengle calls for a deeper understanding of God's love, which leads to a fulfilling and holy life.
(The Lord and His Church) 6. the Worldly Church
By Zac Poonen0EXO 16:33JHN 12:48ACT 20:28EPH 6:17HEB 10:201PE 5:8REV 2:12Zac Poonen preaches about the church in Pergamum, commended for holding fast to the faith amidst persecution, especially highlighting the faithful witness of Antipas who stood uncompromisingly for God's truth. However, after Antipas' death, the church declined spiritually, succumbing to the teachings of Balaam and Nicolaitans, leading to worldliness and idolatry within. Poonen emphasizes the importance of standing firm in faith, even in the face of opposition, and warns against tolerating sin and compromise within the church, urging repentance and a return to God's truth.
Epistle 349
By George Fox0GEN 3:15PRO 6:14JHN 8:44ROM 14:17ROM 16:11CO 4:201TH 4:12HEB 10:20JAS 1:27JAS 3:17REV 3:14REV 22:13George Fox preaches about the importance of staying in the Lord's power to maintain His kingdom in righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit, free from the devil's influence of strife and discord among brethren. He emphasizes the need to walk in the new and living way, separate from the dead ways of the world, and to uphold the pure religion established centuries ago to remain undefiled before God. Fox encourages adherence to the gospel of Christ, ensuring that men's and women's meetings are ordered by the wisdom of God, promoting peace and gentleness.
Epistle 217
By George Fox0EXO 34:24ISA 11:2ISA 59:8ISA 63:10DAN 4:3JHN 4:24JHN 8:44ROM 8:26ROM 14:13ROM 14:171CO 15:58EPH 4:16EPH 4:30PHP 2:1COL 2:23COL 4:61TH 5:192TI 3:16HEB 2:14HEB 3:5HEB 10:20HEB 12:91JN 5:9REV 3:11George Fox preaches about living in the power of God, which brings unity, peace, and joy, and overcomes strife and the works of the devil. He emphasizes the importance of dwelling in the truth, answering it in every person, and maintaining fellowship in the spirit of God. Fox encourages believers to pray, praise, and glorify God in the spirit of wisdom, avoiding actions that grieve or quench the spirit of God. He urges them to be led by the spirit, keep their fellowship with God, and preserve their meetings in the spirit against worldly influences.
The Testing of Elisha and Gehazi
By Zac Poonen0GEN 28:19JOS 5:8JOS 6:201KI 19:192KI 5:27MAT 3:13HEB 10:20Zac Poonen preaches on the contrasting lives of Elisha and Gehazi, highlighting Elisha's faithfulness in passing God's tests and receiving a double portion of anointing, while Gehazi's unfaithfulness led to his downfall. Elisha's journey from Gilgal to Jordan symbolizes different stages of spiritual growth, challenging believers to press on to total death to self to receive God's best. On the other hand, Gehazi's greed and deception resulted in him contracting Naaman's leprosy, showcasing the consequences of covetousness and lack of integrity.
Jesus Became Sin in Order to Make Us Righteous
By Zac Poonen0ISA 55:8ROM 5:9ROM 9:30ROM 11:62CO 5:21GAL 1:8HEB 8:12HEB 10:20REV 12:11Zac Poonen preaches on the profound truth that Jesus took our place on the cross, becoming sin for us so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him through justification by faith alone. He warns against the danger of seeking righteousness through works, leading to pride and Pharisaism, emphasizing the importance of understanding and accepting God's free gift of grace. Poonen highlights the depth of Christ's sacrifice, becoming sin to save us, and encourages believers to hate sin and fully grasp the cost of their redemption.
The Daily Sacrifice
By Zac Poonen0JER 23:30DAN 11:31MAT 6:34MRK 6:20LUK 9:232CO 4:10HEB 10:20Zac Poonen preaches on the importance of maintaining a daily sacrifice in our lives, drawing parallels between the antichrist's elimination of the daily sacrifice in Daniel 11:31 and Jesus' call to deny oneself daily in Luke 9:23. He emphasizes the need to continually die to our fleshly desires, pride, and worldly ambitions to dwell with God. Poonen highlights that the way to live under the Spirit's anointing is by accepting death to self, just as Jesus accepted death and burial through baptism, teaching that maintaining the daily sacrifice leads to spiritual power and influence for God.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
By a new and living way - It is a new way; no human being had ever before entered into the heaven of heavens; Jesus in human nature was the first, and thus he has opened the way to heaven to mankind, his own resurrection and ascension to glory being the proof and pledge of ours. The way is called ὁδον προσφατον και ζωσαν, new or fresh, and living. This is evidently an allusion to the blood of the victim newly shed, uncoagulated, and consequently proper to be used for sprinkling. The blood of the Jewish victims was fit for sacrificial purposes only so long as it was warm and fluid, and might be considered as yet possessing its vitality; but when it grew cold, it coagulated, lost its vitality, and was no longer proper to be used sacrificially. Christ is here, in the allusion, represented as newly slain, and yet living; the blood ever considered as flowing and giving life to the world. The way by the old covenant neither gave life, nor removed the liability to death. The way to peace and reconciliation, under the old covenant, was through the dead bodies of the animals slain; but Christ is living, and ever liveth, to make intercession for us; therefore he is a new and living way. In the Choephorae of Aeschylus, ver. 801, there is an expression like this of the apostle: - Αγετε, των παλαι πεπραγμενων Αυσασθ' ἁιμα προσφατοις δικαις. Agite, olim venditorum Solvite sanguinem recenti vindicta. This way, says Dr. Owen, is new, 1. Because it was but newly made and prepared. 2. Because it belongs unto the new covenant. 3. Because it admits of no decays, but is always new, as to its efficacy and use, as in the day of its first preparation. 4. The way of the tabernacle waxed old, and so was prepared for a removal; but the Gospel way of salvation shall never be altered, nor changed, nor decay; it is always new, and remains for ever. It is also called ζωσαν, living, 1. In opposition to the way into the holiest under the tabernacle, which was by death; nothing could be done in it without the blood of a victim. 2. It was the cause of death to any who might use it, except the high priest himself; and he could have access to it only one day in the year. 3. It is called living, because it has a spiritual vital efficacy in our access to God. 4. It is living as to its effects; it leads to life, and infallibly brings those who walk in it unto life eternal. Through the veil - As the high priest lifted up or drew aside the veil that separated the holy from the most holy place, in order that he might have access to the Divine Majesty; and as the veil of the temple was rent from the top to the bottom at the crucifixion of Christ, to show that the way to the holiest was then laid open; so we must approach the throne through the mediation of Christ, and through his sacrificial death. His pierced side is the way to the holiest. Here the veil - his humanity, is rent, and the kingdom of heaven opened to all believers.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
which, &c.--The antecedent in the Greek is "the entering"; not as English Version, "way." Translate, "which (entering) He has consecrated (not as though it were already existing, but has been the first to open, INAUGURATED as a new thing; see on Heb 9:18, where the Greek is the same) for us (as) a new (Greek, 'recent'; recently opened, Rom 16:25-26) and living way" (not like the lifeless way through the law offering of the blood of dead victims, but real, vital, and of perpetual efficacy, because the living and life-giving Saviour is that way. It is a living hope that we have, producing not dead, but living, works). Christ, the first-fruits of our nature, has ascended, and the rest is sanctified thereby. "Christ's ascension is our promotion; and whither the glory of the Head hath preceded, thither the hope of the body, too, is called" [LEO]. the veil--As the veil had to be passed through in order to enter the holiest place, so the weak, human suffering flesh (Heb 5:7) of Christ's humanity (which veiled His God head) had to be passed through by Him in entering the heavenly holiest place for us; in putting off His rent flesh, the temple veil, its type, was simultaneously rent from top to bottom (Mat 27:51). Not His body, but His weak suffering flesh, was the veil; His body was the temple (Joh 2:19).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And having an high priest over the house of God. The church of God, over which Christ is as prophet, priest, and King, and as the Son and owner of it; See Gill on Heb 3:6; See Gill on Heb 4:14. In the Greek text it is, "a great priest"; so the Messiah is called by the Targum on Zac 6:12 , "a great priest", as he is; even a great high priest, as in Heb 4:14, and greater than Aaron, and any of his sons. , and greater than Aaron, and any of his sons. Hebrews 10:22 heb 10:22 heb 10:22 heb 10:22Let us draw near with a true heart,.... Either to the holiest of all, into which the saints have boldness to enter; or to Christ the high priest, who is entered there; or to the house of God, over which he is an high priest; or rather to God himself, as on a throne of grace, on the mercy seat in heaven, the most holy place: to "draw near" to him is a sacerdotal act, common to all the saints, who are made priests to God; and includes the whole of divine worship, but more especially designs prayer; to which believers are encouraged from the liberty and boldness they may have and use, of entering into the holiest by the blood of Jesus; from Christ's being the new and living way into it, and from his being an high priest over the house of God: the manner of drawing near is, "with a true heart"; not with the body only, but with the heart principally; with a renewed one, one that is right with God, and is single and sincere, is hearty in its desires, and upright in its ends. In full assurance of faith; in God, Father, Son, and Spirit; without faith, drawing near to God can neither be acceptable to him, nor of service to men; and a full assurance of faith, with respect to the object drawn nigh unto, and of the way unto him, and of acceptance with him through Christ, and of having the petitions put up to him granted, is very comfortable to believers, greatly becomes them, and is well pleasing to God: having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience; which is blind, inactive, partial, stupid, or guilty; and it is the blood of Christ, which being sprinkled on it by the Spirit of God, purges it from dead works, cleanses it from all sin, and speaks peace and pardon to it; and such may draw near with freedom and boldness, with readiness and cheerfulness, and with reverence and godly fear: and our bodies washed with pure water; not baptismal water, but the grace of the Spirit, which is often compared to water, in Scripture: the body, as well as soul, needs washing, and renewing; internal grace influences outward, actions, which adorn religion, and without which bodies cannot be presented holy to God. The allusion is to a custom of the Jews, who were obliged to wash their bodies, and make them clean, when they prayed. So Aben Ezra observes on Gen 35:2 "that every Israelite, when he went to pray at a fixed place, was obliged to have , "his body pure", and his garments pure.'' So a priest might not enter into the court for service, though clean, until he had washed himself all over (z); and it is to sacerdotal acts that the reference is here. (z) Misn. Yoma, c. 3. sect. 3. Vid. Philo de Victimas Offerent. p. 848.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
10:20 By his death: Jesus’ death has opened a new and life-giving way for us through the curtain, an allusion to the curtain separating the first and second rooms of the Tabernacle (see 9:1-5). Believers now enter the Most Holy Place of God’s presence through Jesus’ sacrificial death.