8Now the Holy Spirit uses the symbols of this pattern of worship to reveal that the perfect way of holinessg had not yet been unveiled. For as long as the tabernacle stood 9it was an illustrationh that pointed to our present time of fulfillment, demonstrating that offerings and animal sacrifices had failed to perfectly cleanse the conscience of the worshiper. 10For this old pattern of worship was a matter of external rules and rituals concerning food and drink and ceremonial washings which was imposed upon us until the appointed time of heart-restoration had arrived.i
