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Then Shall the Sanctuary Be Cleansed - Donald K. Short

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(Hebrews 10:16).<br />

We can see clearly from sacred history that <strong>the</strong><br />

Levitical priesthood and <strong>the</strong> ceremonies of <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

day did not perfect a people. The daily and yearly<br />

round of rites ever remained but a type. It was only<br />

a chapter in God's dealings with His people. It was<br />

to prepare <strong>the</strong>m for <strong>the</strong> truth that even <strong>the</strong> angels<br />

found difficult to believe, that "God so loved <strong>the</strong><br />

world, that he gave his only begotton Son," in<br />

order to effect a change in human hearts. The work<br />

that needed to be done was to "purge" <strong>the</strong><br />

conscience and have a people "perfected for ever"<br />

who would be "without fault before <strong>the</strong> throne of<br />

God."<br />

God's Word makes it plain that ultimately<br />

human beings are to become <strong>the</strong> dwelling place of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Holy Spirit. This brings to life <strong>the</strong> truth of a<br />

sanctuary in heaven. "Thy way, O God, is in <strong>the</strong><br />

sanctuary" (Psalms 77:13). This is not simply some<br />

remote place in <strong>the</strong> universe where God lives. His<br />

interest in humanity provided <strong>the</strong> ransom of His<br />

Son to be a member of <strong>the</strong> human family eternally,<br />

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