Hebrews 9:8

New International Reader's Version

Here is what the Holy Spirit was showing us. He was telling us that God had not yet clearly shown the way into the Most Holy Room. It would not be clearly shown as long as the first holy tent was still being used.

Cross References

Isaiah 63:11

Then his people remembered what he did long ago. They recalled the days of Moses and his people. They asked, “Where is the God who brought Israel through the Red Sea? Moses led them as the shepherd of his flock. Where is the God who put his Holy Spirit among them?

Luke 1:80

The child grew up, and his spirit became strong. He lived in the desert until he appeared openly to Israel.

John 10:7

So Jesus said again, “What I’m about to tell you is true. I am like a gate for the sheep.

John 10:9

I’m like a gate. Anyone who enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out. And they will find plenty of food.

John 14:6

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Acts 28:25

They didn’t agree with one another. They began to leave after Paul had made a final statement. He said, “The Holy Spirit was right when he spoke to your people long ago. Through Isaiah the prophet the Spirit said,

Galatians 3:8

Long ago, Scripture knew that God would make the Gentiles right with himself. He would do this by their faith in him. He announced the good news ahead of time to Abraham. God said, “All nations will be blessed because of you.” (Genesis 12:3; 18:18; 22:18)

Ephesians 2:18

Through Christ we both come to the Father by the power of one Holy Spirit.

Hebrews 10:15

The Holy Spirit also speaks to us about this. First he says,

Hebrews 3:7

The Holy Spirit says, “Listen to his voice today.

Hebrews 9:3

Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Room.

2 Peter 1:21

Prophecy never came simply because a prophet wanted it to. Instead, the Holy Spirit guided the prophets as they spoke. So, although prophets are human, prophecy comes from God.