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The '''Most Holy Place''' is the inner room of the [[Sanctuary (Tabernacle)| | <!-- interlanguage:start -->[[ko:지성소]]<!-- interlanguage:end -->The '''Most Holy Place''' is the inner room of the [[Sanctuary (Tabernacle)|Sanctuary (Tabernacle)]], and it is the place where the [[Ark of the Covenant|ark of the covenant]], which held the [[The Ten Commandments|Ten Commandments]], was kept. It was separated from the Holy Place by a curtain, and only the high priest could enter through by shedding the blood of animals once a year. This is a prophecy to show that the way to the Most Holy Place would be opened through the blood of Christ who came to this earth as the High Priest. [[file:성소(성막) 모형.jpg |thumb|250 px |Sanctuary (tabernacle)]] | ||
==Name== | ==Name== | ||
The Most Holy Place literally means the holiest place. Sanctuary is called ''Kodesh'' (קֹדֶשׁ) in Hebrew, meaning holy thing. The Most Holy Place in Hebrew is ''Kodesh HaKodashim'' (קֹדֶשׁ הַקֳּדָשִׁים) meaning the Holy of Holies.<ref>[https://www.thejewishstar.com/stories/defining-holiest-of-holies-and-the-holy-of-holies,21179 Defining Holiest of Holies and THE Holy of Holies], ''The Jewish Star'', February 16, 2022</ref> To distinguish Most Holy Place from the outer sanctuary, it is also called the inner sanctuary. The [[Sanctuary (Tabernacle)|sanctuary (tabernacle)]] is a term that refers to both the outer and inner sanctuaries.<ref name="Hebrews10장">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+10%3A19-20&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 10:19–20 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> It can also refer to the sanctuary and the courtyard.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus+6%3A26&version=NIV |title=Leviticus 6:26 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | The Most Holy Place literally means the holiest place. Sanctuary is called ''Kodesh'' (קֹדֶשׁ) in Hebrew, meaning holy thing. The Most Holy Place in Hebrew is ''Kodesh HaKodashim'' (קֹדֶשׁ הַקֳּדָשִׁים) meaning the Holy of Holies.<ref>[https://www.thejewishstar.com/stories/defining-holiest-of-holies-and-the-holy-of-holies,21179 Defining Holiest of Holies and THE Holy of Holies], ''The Jewish Star'', February 16, 2022</ref> To distinguish Most Holy Place from the outer sanctuary, it is also called the inner sanctuary. The [[Sanctuary (Tabernacle)|sanctuary (tabernacle)]] is a term that refers to both the outer and inner sanctuaries.<ref name="Hebrews10장">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+10%3A19-20&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 10:19–20 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> It can also refer to the sanctuary and the courtyard.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus+6%3A26&version=NIV |title=Leviticus 6:26 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
==Location and Structure== | ==Location and Structure== | ||
[[file:Tabernacle.png | | [[file:Tabernacle.png |thumb| 350px |Floor plan of the sanctuary]] | ||
The Holy Place was built under the direction of [[Moses]], according to the pattern [[God]] showed him, when the Israelites were [[Life in Desert|living in the desert]] after [[Exodus|being freed from Egypt]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+25%3A9&version=NIV |title=Exodus 25:9 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+8%3A5&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 8:5 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The walls of the sanctuary were made of frames overlaid with gold,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+26%3A15%2C&version=NIV |title=Exodus 26:15, 29 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> and the roof was covered with four layers of curtains.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+26%3A1-14&version=NIV |title=Exodus 26:1–14 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> On the outside, it looks like one sanctuary, but on the inside, it is divided into two with the innermost part named the Most Holy Place. | The Holy Place was built under the direction of [[Moses]], according to the pattern [[God]] showed him, when the Israelites were [[Life in the Desert|living in the desert]] after [[The Exodus|being freed from Egypt]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+25%3A9&version=NIV |title=Exodus 25:9 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+8%3A5&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 8:5 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The walls of the sanctuary were made of frames overlaid with gold,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+26%3A15%2C&version=NIV |title=Exodus 26:15, 29 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> and the roof was covered with four layers of curtains.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+26%3A1-14&version=NIV |title=Exodus 26:1–14 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> On the outside, it looks like one sanctuary, but on the inside, it is divided into two with the innermost part named the Most Holy Place. | ||
{{quote5 |내용= “Make a '''curtain''' of blue, purple and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen, with cherubim worked into it by a skilled craftsman... Hang the curtain from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the curtain. The curtain will separate the '''Holy Place''' from '''the Most Holy Place'''.” |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+26%3A31%E2%80%9333&version=NIV Exodus 26:31–33]}}{{quote5 |내용= Behind the '''second curtain''' was a room called the '''Most Holy Place'''. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+9%3A3&version=NIV Hebrews 9:3]}} | {{quote5 |내용= “Make a '''curtain''' of blue, purple and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen, with cherubim worked into it by a skilled craftsman... Hang the curtain from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the curtain. The curtain will separate the '''Holy Place''' from '''the Most Holy Place'''.” |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+26%3A31%E2%80%9333&version=NIV Exodus 26:31–33]}}{{quote5 |내용= Behind the '''second curtain''' was a room called the '''Most Holy Place'''. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+9%3A3&version=NIV Hebrews 9:3]}} | ||
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==Role== | ==Role== | ||
[[file:성소 증거궤.jpg | | [[file:성소 증거궤.jpg |thumb| 250px |Model of the ark of the covenant]] | ||
The [[Ark of the Covenant|ark of the covenant]] was kept in the Most Holy Place.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+26%3A34&version=NIV |title=Exodus 26:34 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Chronicles+5%3A7&version=NIV |title=2 Chronicles 5:7 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> This ark contained the gold jar of [[manna]], [[Aaron]]’s staff that had budded, and the [[Ten Commandments]] that were written on stone tablets that God gave to Moses.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+9%3A3-4&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 9:3–4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The cover of the ark of the covenant is called the atonement cover. On both sides of the atonement cover, two cherubim faced each other.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+25%3A18-20&version=NIV |title=Exodus 25:18–20 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The [[Forgiveness of Sins|forgiveness of sins]] and God’s grace were bestowed between the cherubim. The seat of atonement is called the “mercy seat” because God’s mercy is bestowed there. | The [[Ark of the Covenant|ark of the covenant]] was kept in the Most Holy Place.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+26%3A34&version=NIV |title=Exodus 26:34 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Chronicles+5%3A7&version=NIV |title=2 Chronicles 5:7 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> This ark contained the gold jar of [[manna]], [[Aaron]]’s staff that had budded, and the [[The Ten Commandments|Ten Commandments]] that were written on stone tablets that God gave to Moses.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+9%3A3-4&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 9:3–4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The cover of the ark of the covenant is called the atonement cover. On both sides of the atonement cover, two cherubim faced each other.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+25%3A18-20&version=NIV |title=Exodus 25:18–20 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The [[Forgiveness of Sins|forgiveness of sins]] and God’s grace were bestowed between the cherubim. The seat of atonement is called the “mercy seat” because God’s mercy is bestowed there. | ||
{{quote5 |내용=“Make an '''atonement cover''' of pure gold—two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. . . . Place the cover on top of the ark and put in the ark the Testimony, which I will give you. There, above the cover between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the Testimony, I will meet with you and '''give you''' all my commands for the Israelites.”|출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+25%3A17%3B+21%E2%80%9322&version=NIV Exodus 25:17; 21–22] }} | {{quote5 |내용=“Make an '''atonement cover''' of pure gold—two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. . . . Place the cover on top of the ark and put in the ark the Testimony, which I will give you. There, above the cover between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the Testimony, I will meet with you and '''give you''' all my commands for the Israelites.”|출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+25%3A17%3B+21%E2%80%9322&version=NIV Exodus 25:17; 21–22] }} | ||
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===Entering Through With the Blood of Christ=== | ===Entering Through With the Blood of Christ=== | ||
The [[Law of Moses|law of the Old Testament]] was a shadow to show the reality of what would happen in the future. We cannot be made perfect through the Old Testament law (i.e., through animal sacrifice). Only through the blood of [[Christ]], who is the reality of the sacrifice, can we obtain the complete forgiveness of sins. | The [[The Law of Moses|law of the Old Testament]] was a shadow to show the reality of what would happen in the future. We cannot be made perfect through the Old Testament law (i.e., through animal sacrifice). Only through the blood of [[Christ]], who is the reality of the sacrifice, can we obtain the complete forgiveness of sins. | ||
{{quote5 |내용=The '''law''' is only a '''shadow''' of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship . . . because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.|출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+10%3A1%E2%80%934&version=NIV Hebrews 10:1–4] }} | {{quote5 |내용=The '''law''' is only a '''shadow''' of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship . . . because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.|출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+10%3A1%E2%80%934&version=NIV Hebrews 10:1–4] }} | ||
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{{quote5 |내용=Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the '''curtain, that is, his body.'''|출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+10%3A19%E2%80%9320&version=NIV Hebrews 10:19–20] }} | {{quote5 |내용=Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the '''curtain, that is, his body.'''|출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+10%3A19%E2%80%9320&version=NIV Hebrews 10:19–20] }} | ||
In the Most Holy Place was the ark of the covenant which symbolized the tree of life.<ref name="생명과그룹" /><ref name="언약궤그룹" /> Since the tree of life, which sinners were not allowed to touch, was kept in the Most Holy Place, entrance into the Most Holy Place was strictly prohibited; however, the way to it was opened through Jesus’ death. As a result, mankind was able to receive eternal life as they were freed from death by going to the heavenly Most Holy Place and eating from the tree of life. | In the Most Holy Place was the ark of the covenant which symbolized the tree of life.<ref name="생명과그룹" /><ref name="언약궤그룹" /> Since the tree of life, which sinners were not allowed to touch, was kept in the Most Holy Place, the entrance into the Most Holy Place was strictly prohibited; however, the way to it was opened through Jesus’ death. As a result, mankind was able to receive eternal life as they were freed from death by going to the heavenly Most Holy Place and eating from the tree of life. | ||
==The Reality of the Most Holy Place== | ==The Reality of the Most Holy Place== | ||
===The Most Holy Place and Heavenly Jerusalem=== | ===The Most Holy Place and Heavenly Jerusalem=== | ||
[[John (Apostle)|Apostle John]] was led by an angel and was shown the heavenly [[New Jerusalem]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+21%3A2&version=NIV |title=Revelation 21:2 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The city was in the shape of a | [[John (Apostle)|Apostle John]] was led by an angel and was shown the heavenly [[New Jerusalem]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+21%3A2&version=NIV |title=Revelation 21:2 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The city was in the shape of a cube with the same length, width, and height. | ||
{{quote5 |내용=And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the '''Holy City, Jerusalem''', coming down out of '''heaven''' from God. . . . The city was laid out like a square, as long as it was wide. He measured the city with the rod and found it to be 12,000 stadia in length, and '''as wide and high as it is long.'''|출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+21%3A10%E2%80%9316&version=NIV Revelation 21:10–16] }} | {{quote5 |내용=And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the '''Holy City, Jerusalem''', coming down out of '''heaven''' from God. . . . The city was laid out like a square, as long as it was wide. He measured the city with the rod and found it to be 12,000 stadia in length, and '''as wide and high as it is long.'''|출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+21%3A10%E2%80%9316&version=NIV Revelation 21:10–16] }} | ||
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{{quote5 |내용=But the '''Jerusalem that is above''' is free, and she is '''our mother'''. |출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+4%3A26&version=NIV Galatians 4:26]}} | {{quote5 |내용=But the '''Jerusalem that is above''' is free, and she is '''our mother'''. |출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+4%3A26&version=NIV Galatians 4:26]}} | ||
Therefore, the bride described as heavenly Jerusalem is God the Mother. The | Therefore, the bride described as heavenly Jerusalem is God the Mother. The prophecy of the New Jerusalem coming down from heaven refers to the appearance of God the Mother. | ||
The fact that the characteristics of heavenly Jerusalem correspond to those of the Most Holy Place of the earthly sanctuary means that Heavenly Mother is the reality of the Most Holy Place. According to the prophecy of [[Revelation]], God the Mother, who is the bride, plays the role of the Most Holy Place in the Age of the Holy Spirit when the Lamb and His wife, [[the Spirit and the Bride]], appear. The history of the Old Testament when the Ten Commandments (meaning the tree of life) were kept in the Most Holy Place is a shadow. This shows that those who go to [[Heavenly Mother]], the reality of the Most Holy Place, can receive the [[The Water of Life|water of life]] and receive eternal life. | The fact that the characteristics of heavenly Jerusalem correspond to those of the Most Holy Place of the earthly sanctuary means that Heavenly Mother is the reality of the Most Holy Place. According to the prophecy of [[Revelation]], God the Mother, who is the bride, plays the role of the Most Holy Place in the Age of the Holy Spirit when the Lamb and His wife, [[the Spirit and the Bride]], appear. The history of the Old Testament when the Ten Commandments (meaning the tree of life) were kept in the Most Holy Place is a shadow. This shows that those who go to [[Heavenly Mother]], the reality of the Most Holy Place, can receive the [[The Water of Life|water of life]] and receive eternal life. | ||
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*[[The Water of Life]] | *[[The Water of Life]] | ||
*[[The Wife (Bride) of the Lamb]] | *[[The Wife (Bride) of the Lamb]] | ||
*[[Mother the Source | *[[Mother, the Source of Life]] | ||
*[[The Spirit and the Bride]] | *[[The Spirit and the Bride]] | ||
*[[Elohim]] | *[[Elohim]] | ||