Hebrews 7 -- Our Superior High Priest

The writer of Hebrews proved to the Jewish Christians why Christ’s High Priesthood was doctrinally and historically superior to the Old Testament priesthood through the line of Aaron.  Then he added another argument – “No matter how devoted and obedient the Aaronic  priests were, they could not always meet the needs of all the people.  ‘For such an high priest became us’ means ‘He was suited to us; He meets our needs completely.’  The emphasis is on His sinlessness,” my commentary said.

Jesus never had to offer sacrifices for His own cleansing, the way the Aaronic priests did.  “We are prone to sin daily, even hourly, and we need to be able to turn to Him for spiritual help.  As our High Priest, Jesus Christ gives us the grace and mercy that we need not to sin.  But if we do sin, He is our Advocate at God’s throne.  If we confess our sins to Him, He forgives us and restores us,” my commentary adds.

Father, that entire Old Testament priesthood seems so antiquated to us now, but Christ’s priesthood is exactly what we need.  Thank You for making provision for our sin through Your Son!

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford