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Stated another way, present tense waiting speaks of one's lifestyle as marked by an "upward outlook". Such a saint lives focused on the things above (Col 3:1, 2 see notes Col 3:1; 3:2) and not on the temporal things of this world nor the passing pleasures of sin (Hebrews 11:25- note).
A. Setting The Context. It’s the last two verses of chapter 9 we want to concentrate on this morning, but we need to first set their context. The author has been saying that as our Great High Priest, Jesus is superior to the previous priests because while they had to offer sacrifices often – He only had to offer Himself once.
In Heb 9:28, the author of Hebrews expects Christ to “appear a second time,” and in Heb 10:37, the author quotes Hab 2:3: “the coming one will come and will not delay” (10:37). There is little doubt that "the coming one" in 10:37 is a reference to the Messiah.
Hebrews 9:27. καὶ καθʼ ὅσον … “And inasmuch as it is reserved for men once to die and, after this, judgment, so, also, Christ, etc.” To confirm his statement that Christ’s sacrifice was “once for all,” he appeals to the normal conditions of human death.
Enduring Word Bible Commentary Hebrews Chapter 9. Hebrews 9 – The Old Covenant and the New Covenant Compared. Videos for Hebrews 9: Hebrews 9:1-15 – Jesus’ House. Hebrews 9:16-28 – Jesus’ Blood. A. Features of the Old Covenant described. 1. (1-5) The Old Covenant’s tabernacle and its furnishings.
David Guzik :: Study Guide for Hebrews 9. The Old Covenant and the New Covenant Compared. A. Features of the Old Covenant described. 1. (Hebrews 9:1-5) The Old Covenant’s tabernacle and its furnishings. Then indeed, even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service and the earthly sanctuary.
The two most solemn facts of our being are connected with the two most gracious truths of our dispensation, our death and judgment answering in parallelism to Christ's first coming to die for us, and His second coming to consummate our salvation. Once - no more.
