Text: Hebrews 9:7-14 7 But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people: 8 The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing: 9 Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience; 10 Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation. 11 But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; 12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. 13 For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: 14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
INTRODUCTION. Mercy is the act of God in providing through Christ’s finished work at Calvary, adequate payment for the sinner’s redemption. Mercy 1s what keeps us from getting what we deserve as sinners. The Mercy Seat is the covering for breaking God’s Law. Aaron’s staff that budded IS the resurrected life in Christ. The pot of manna is daily provisions for strength to serve.
I. THE PLACE IT OCCUPIES. Heb. 9:12. A. In Heaven with God the Father and Son. B. In the Holy of Holies without any sin. C. Inside the veil where Satan will never stand.
II. THE PARDON IT SECURES. Heb. 9: 14. A. Everlasting forgiveness. B. Eternal favors of God’s family. C. Exalted position as sons of the Father.
III. THE PERSONS IT REPRESENTS. Heb. 9: 15. A. The Father’s sovereign purpose. B. The Son’s saving pardon. C. The Holy Spirit’s sanctifying power.
IV. THE PRIVILEGE IT AFFORDS. Heb. 9:24. A. Access for us into His presence. B. Acquaintance with us as His people. C. Acceptance of us because of His pardon.
V. THE PEOPLE IT INCLUDES. Heb. 9:25-26. A. All sinners that will repent and believe. B. Adjustment on God’s part forever settled. C. Acceptance on your part finishes the deal.
VI. THE PITY IT PROVIDES. Heb. 9:27. A. Love instead of judgment. B. Light instead of darkness. C. Liberty instead of slavery.
VII. THE PLAN IT OFFERS. Heb. 9:28. A. Full assurance of a home in Heaven. B. Formula for supernatural help. C. Future state of perfect happiness.