" Ps. 73:3, 17.
What, then, is involved in the cleansing of the sanctuary, the time of
which is marked by the long prophetic period? It is for us to
understand; for it is a work pertaining to the latter days.
[Illustration: OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST
"We have such a high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne
of the Majesty in the heavens." Heb. 8:1.]
[Illustration: THE INTERIOR OF THE SANCTUARY
"A figure for time then present, in which were offered both gifts and
sacrifices." Heb. 9:9.]
THE CLEANSING OF THE SANCTUARY IN TYPE AND ANTITYPE
The Bible teaching concerning the sanctuary of the Levitical service
shows clearly that the cleansing of the sanctuary is God's answer to
error and apostasy.
The priestly service of the earthly sanctuary, or temple, in the days of
Israel, was typical of the work of Christ, our High Priest, in the
heavenly temple. The earthly priests served after "the example and
shadow of heavenly things." Heb. 8:5. And of Christ's ministry in the
heavenly temple we are told:
"Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such a
high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty
in the heavens; a minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle,
which the Lord pitched, and not man.
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