Hebrews 9:6-10 - Were not able to clear the conscience of the worshipper

9:6,7

The priests entered regularly. The writer has already made reference to the need to repeatedly offer sacrifices under the old covenant. Only the High Priest entered the inner room, the Most Holy Place, and he did that once a year. And when he did he always took a blood sacrifice. This was offered both for himself and for the people. Here it is noted that this is for the sins committed in ignorance.

9:8-10

The writer then claims that far from being “it”, all the rules regarding the tabernacle, sacrifices etc were showing that they were not “it”, but were pointing forwards to something better. The people could not gain access to the Most Holy Place. We should note that it is God’s intention that we do have access to the Most Holy Place.  The old covenant gifts and sacrifices were not able to “clear the conscience” of the worshipper. The implication is that the new covenant in Christ’s blood is able to clear our conscience. The old covenant was only about food and drink and external matters. They were a temporary measure.