The Sanctuary

In this episode, we explore the sanctuary—a sacred space designed for people to connect deeply with God. In the Old Testament, the sanctuary was where God chose to dwell among His people, pointing forward to Jesus and His mission to bridge the separation caused by sin.We walk through the key elements of the sanctuary and what they symbolize: the altar reminding us of Jesus’ sacrifice, the golden candlestick revealing Him as the light of the world, and the Ark of the Covenant showing God’s mercy and presence. At the heart of it all was the Most Holy Place, understood as God’s direct dwelling.The priests served as representatives of Jesus, caring for the sanctuary and performing rituals that helped people experience forgiveness and restoration. Once a year, the Day of Atonement brought a special cleansing—a powerful reminder of God’s desire to make things right.Today, the Bible teaches that the true sanctuary is in heaven, where Jesus continues His work on our behalf. This episode unpacks what that means and why it matters for our lives right now.If you’d like to study this topic further, you can find helpful resources at campion.church, learn more about HMS Richards School at hmsrichards.com, or text “Bible” to 970‑440‑1604.