Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Hebrews 9:23-28
by: Jerry Johnson.
Have you ever thought of the cross being "the consummation of the ages" (9:26)? Our author indicates that the coming of this perfect high priest has caused history to enter a Messianic era (see also 1:1-2, "these last days"). This reality should come as a source of great comfort. There is going to be a day in which he will come again to inaugurate eternal salvation-the end of death, sin, suffering, and sorrow. For those of us with loved ones who do not know Christ, this must be a cause for fear, since judgment is going to come (9:27). Thank God for judging your sins by offering his Son.