A Better Sanctuary and Sacrifice

SERIES: HEBREWS: KNOWING JESUS AND WHY IT MATTERS

MESSAGE: A Better Sanctuary and Sacrifice

TEXT: Hebrews 9:1–15

DATE: June 21, 2026

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The earthly sanctuary. (Vv. 1–5)

2. The earthly priests. (V. 6)

3. The heavenly sanctuary. (V. 11)

(Heb. 9:23–24)

4. The heavenly high priest. (Vv. 12–15)

5. The superior sacrifice and covenant. 

(Heb. 9:16–26) (See table)

6. Our secure solution.

(Heb. 9:27–28)

Take Aways:

1. You cannot earn your salvation.

2. Only Jesus can save you from your sins.

3. You have been saved to serve the Lord.

4. You can live confidently because of the work of Christ for you.

5. God loves you!

New Covenant

  • One sacrifice

  • His own blood

  • Putting away sin

  • For all who believe

  • Entered heaven and remains there

  • Will come again to take His people to Heaven

Old Covenant

  • Repeated sacrifices

  • The blood of others

  • Covering for sin

  • For Israel only

  • Left the Holy of Holies

  • Came out to bless the people

Tim Lewis

Tim has served as the senior pastor of Bethel for over 30 years. He is passionate about preaching the Gospel and loves this church dearly. Tim and his wife Cristie have four adult children and many grandchildren.

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