Christ’s ministry is superior to that of Aaron because, firstly, He ministers in a superior place. The magnificence of the heavenly sanctuary is infinitely better than the tabernacle of Moses, the Temple of Solomon, or any place on earth where God’s glory was made manifest. Notice that our author calls this heavenly sanctuary “the true tabernacle” (Heb 8:2). Those who are familiar with the writings of the Apostle Paul might hear in these words the faint echo of “things which are seen are passing away, but the things which are unseen are eternal.” Secondly, because while Jesus partook of our human nature, he did not partake of our sin.
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