Today's Topic:
JESUS, THE PEOPLE’S HIGH PRIEST FOREVER
📖 Bible Reading:
Hebrews 7:18-28, NLT:-
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18 Yes, the old requirement about the priesthood was set aside because it was weak and useless.
19 For the law never made anything perfect. But now we have confidence in a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
20 This new system was established with a solemn oath. Aaron’s descendants became priests without such an oath,
21 but there was an oath regarding Jesus. For God said to him, “The Lord has taken an oath and will not break his vow: ‘You are a priest forever.’”
22 Because of this oath, Jesus is the one who guarantees this better covenant with God.
23 There were many priests under the old system, for death prevented them from remaining in office.
24 But because Jesus lives forever, his priesthood lasts forever.25 Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.
26 He is the kind of high priest we need because he is holy and blameless, unstained by sin. He has been set apart from sinners and has been given the highest place of honor in heaven.
27 Unlike those other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices every day. They did this for their own sins first and then for the sins of the people. But Jesus did this once for all when he offered himself as the sacrifice for the people’s sins.
28 The law appointed high priests who were limited by human weakness. But after the law was given, God appointed his Son with an oath, and his Son has been made the perfect High Priest forever.
🔑 Key Verse:
“But he became a high priest with an oath when God said to him: ‘… You are priest forever.”
- Hebrews 7:20
The Message:
The text was categorical, that the former regulations were set aside. The old regulations of high priesthood were set aside to make way for the priesthood of Jesus which is superior in the following ways.
It is instituted with an oath whereas others were not (Psalm 110:4).
It is permanent and is therefore reliable for all time.
Jesus is not subject to death; He lives forever – therefore Christ’s priesthood is permanent.
He is able to save everyone who comes to Him for salvation, regardless of race or nation. Whereas, priests according to the old order only serve the people of their time and race.
Christ’s sacrifice is for all time and saves completely from every curse (vs 25).
Christ is holy, pure, set apart and exalted, therefore does not need to make sacrifice for Himself first. acceptance of His sacrifice for us depends only on us.
The sacrifice of Christ does not have to be repeated day after day or periodically; it is once for all, to be appropriated by us any time there is need.
Christ has no weakness and He is not prone to error. Beloved, the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ needs nothing to complement it. All you need is to place your faith in Him.
Birthday Blessing:
“May the LORD cause you to flourish, both you and your children.”
- Psalm 115:14
Read Bible Through Passage:
Numbers 35; Psalms 79; Isaiah 27; 1 John 5.
Food for Thought:
“God never made a promise that was too good to be true.”
– Dwight L. Moody
💥Good morning beloved. How was your night?
Today, as you march forward in complete obedience, may the Lord help you to maintain your faith in HIS unending priesthood, in Jesus' name.💥 (AMEN).
Do Enjoy a Splendid (Saturday) Weekend.
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