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“Now if he were on earth, he would not be a priest at all, since there are priest who offer gifts according to the law.” If Jesus were still a man He could not serve as a priest because He was not a Levite nor a descendant of Aaron. Jesus…

“For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices; thus it is necessary for this priest also to have something to offer.” What is the purpose of the high priest? It is to offer the various gifts and sacrifices required by God of the people who worship Him.…

“A minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the Lord set up, not man.” Where is the ministry of Jesus? It is in the true holy place; the place where God lives not in a temporary dwelling like a tent or temple. What does He do there?…

“Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven.” The author continues to make his comparison of the former priesthood and its high priest and the superior…

“For the law appoints men in their weakness as high priest, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.” One: the first appointed high priests were men who themselves were sinners. Two: the weak high priests were…

“He has no need, like those high priests to offer sacrifices daily, first for his own sins and then for those of the people, since he did this once for all when he offered up himself.” The Aaronic priest made sacrifices daily. They first had to make sacrifices for their…

“For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.” If there is any doubt as to the superiority of Jesus’ priesthood and Him as the high priest, this verse is designed to remove it. God…

“Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.” He continues forever. Because He does, He is able to save those who come through him seeking the salvation of God. He continues forever.…

“But he holds his priesthood permanently because he continues forever.” This is a powerful statement about the nature of our high priest and His ability to continually intercede for us. As long as we live on this earth, Jesus will be in the holy of holies making intercession for us.…

The blog will be suspended until December 3. At that time we will continue our discussion of Hebrews. Thank you, Philip Dampier