A Shadow Of Things To Come – Part 1 – Hebrews 9:1-5

On this occasion he takes off the veil from the face of Moses, declaring the nature and end of the old covenant; and the use, signification, and efficacy of all the institutions and ordinances of worship thereunto belonging. They were all prescribed unto the diligent observation of the church of the old testament; and their adherence unto them was the great trial of their obedience unto God, whilst that church-state continued, Mal. 4:4. However the best among them were much in the dark as to their proper use and significance. For the veil was so on the face of Moses, that “the children of Israel could not steadfastly look to the end of that which was to be abolished,” 2 Cor. 3:13. This he now doctrinally removes. And the sole reason why the Hebrews did not hereon “behold the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ,” nor yet do unto this day, is because there was and is a veil of blindness on their minds, as well as there was a veil of darkness on the face of Moses; and it is only converting grace that can remove it. “When they shall turn to the Lord, the veil shall be taken away,”. – John Owen