Touch Me not! (CLM 397)

From: Matthew Hall

Thu, 9 Oct 1997

In reference as to why Jesus commanded Mary not to touch Him, study Leviticus 16 and compare Hebrews 9 & 10. The High Priest was to enter into the most holy place to sprinkle the blood. The High Priest was not to be defiled through uncleaness before he made the sacrifice. Now we know from scripture that this was a picture of the true tabernacle in heaven. "The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing: Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;" (Hebrews 9:8,9). "For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect." (Hebrews 10:1). Jesus Christ was the great High Priest that the sons of Aaron pictured. He was on His way to heaven, but made a detour to encourage His distraught disciples. "Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us." (Hebrews 9:12). Think of this, the most important ceremony in human history was taking place and Jesus was concerned about His hurting followers! It was alright for the disciples to touch Him after the visit to the Father and the most Holy Place because the blood had been applied by Jesus Himself. Matthew Hall ____________________________ Clergy/Leaders' Mailing List (Moderated) This mailing list is open to all Christians via Internet e-mail and most fax destinations. Submissions welcome: clergy@pastornet.net.au To unsubscribe, e-mail to: clergy-request@pastornet.net.au with SUBJECT reading UNSUBSCRIBE Copyright: Postings may be re-sent ONLY with all copyright notifications intact. A PastorNET ministry: manager@pastornet.net.au

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