Lane is a priest of the Diocese of Cloyne (Ireland) and is Assistant Professor of Sacred Scripture at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Emmitsburg, Maryland. In the Old Testament, the high priest was the mediator between the holy God and His sinful people. Our spiritual condition is no different than that of Old Testament Jews. (G) 16 Let us then approach(H) God’s throne of grace with confidence,(I) so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Throughout His entire life, He suffered death in the flesh. God Bestowed the Honor of High Priest on Jesus (Hebrews 5:4-5) Hebrews 5:6. The life of a Christian includes change, but do I have stop being “me?”. Devotional: Read Hebrews 10:1-25 The Tabernacle that Moses instructed Israel to build as an earthly dwelling place for God was a model of the Heavenly Temple that God revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai after God redeemed Israel from … This is a Roman Catholic moveable liturgical feast celebrated annually on the first Thursday after Pentecost. In other words, it is contaminated and motivated by the sinful ... and blood as the children He came to save. And Abram gave him a title of everything. Jesus is great in His office as high priest at the right hand of God. RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 109 Jesus’ First Coming As Prophet. Je'sus, the proper, as Christ is the official, name of our Lord. It fulfills and brings to an end the official priesthood. Jesus the perfect high priest. The Scriptures testify in many places to this. We have difficulty relating to the concept of a high priest, but to the Jews, it was an important office. Jesus as Priest Old Testament priests served as mediators between humans and God. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about with our NEW "Know the Bible" series. People spend their lives needing and asking for forgiveness. Then on the Day of Pentecost, He sent the Spirit so forcefully that He came as a rushing mighty wind and filled the whole house where the disciples were sitting. Jesus the Great High Priest 14 Since then we have d a great high priest e who has passed through the heavens , Jesus , the Son of God , f let us hold fast our confession . 16:34). It was the priests who offered sacrifices on behalf of the people. The Lord has sworn an oath and he will not retract: you are a priest for ever, in the line of Melchisedech. Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. Having Jesus as our High Priest has far-reaching effects for our lives. Essential reading for all disciples! The High Priesthood of Jesus—the coming of the reality instead of the shadow—fulfills and brings to an end the physical center of Old Testament worship, the tabernacle and the temple. Now the other disciple was known to the high priest, and he entered the courtyard of the high priest with Jesus. The High Priest was considered the presiding officer of the Sanhedrin (supreme council of the Jews who met in Jerusalem). As long as we have not yet acknowledged that we have died with Christ, we cannot lay hold of His life. Because he is both divine and human, Jesus is the perfect mediator. (Hebrews 2:17) He offered himself once and for all on the cross for our salvation. The high priest performed many of the same duties as the other priests; however, the high priest had additional responsibilities that required greater holiness. Jesus had to take upon Himself flesh and blood and be tempted and tried as we are, so that He might be able to help us in our trials. You may be interested in reading more on our topic page about our relationship with Jesus, or in these selected articles: Scripture taken from the New King James Version®, unless otherwise specified. The High Priest had oversight over the tabernacle or temple (Numbers 4:16 Numbers 4:16 And to the office of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest pertains the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, and the daily meat offering, and the anointing oil, and the oversight of all the tabernacle, and of all that therein is, in the sanctuary, and in the vessels thereof. (Acts 2:25-31.) However, in a life that is “crucified with Christ,” Jesus will be manifested as High Priest. JESUS OUR HIGH PRIEST Hebrews 4:14-5:10 Key Verse and Theme: “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.” (Hebrews 4:15) 1. Jesus became our High Priest through the cross. In the Old Testament the high priest was the number one person spiritual leader. Jesus was a sacrifice because - when God tore the veil in two from top to bottom when Jesus died - it meant that Christ's death opened an unobstructed way to God (Matthew 27:51). Annas then sent Jesus away to Caiaphas the current high priest. Jesus. But Jesus overcame in the power of an eternal Spirit. Because they were mortal, there were many of them. (Click to listen to an audio recording of this article: What is the significance of having Jesus as High Priest?). Jesus is the Source of Eternal Salvation (Hebrews 5:9-10) Hebrews 5:11-12 The High Priest and Jesus Christ . He did this by presenting His body as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God. Now, consider why Jesus is called our High Priest. The high priest was held to a higher standard of behavior, which restricted him from mourning … The ungodly need Jesus as an atonement for sin, while those who have been saved need Him as a high priest and advocate. ), This was the same Spirit that Jesus had in the days of His flesh, and He offered Himself in the power of this eternal Spirit. As the older brother of Moses , Aaron played a major role in the Jews' escape from Egypt and their wanderings in the desert for 40 years. That is why it is also written that it pleased God to make the Author of our salvation perfect through sufferings. In His earthly incarnation and ministry, Jesus did not come to be King or to be Priest. Jesus of Nazareth is seen as someone who wanted to help mankind, has sacrificed himself and is now sitting at the right hand of God Himself, as an eternal high-priest. “For indeed He does not give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham.” Hebrews 2:16. He had within Himself the power required to accomplish this. He pronounced this blessing: ‘Blessed be Abram by God Most High, creator of heaven and earth, and blessed be God Most High for handing over your enemies to you’. Each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires that come from his flesh. Answer: High Priest is only one of the many titles applied to Jesus: Messiah, Savior, Son of God, Son of Man, Friend of Sinners, etc. But God be praised that we have a High Priest who was tried in every point—every kind of temptation—yet without sin. He came in the office of Prophet, as prophesied (Deut 18:15, Acts 3:22). He always said no to the things that came from self and yes to all that was divine. The high priest also deputized the pre-Christian Saul to bring Christian Jews from Damascus to Jerusalem, to stand trial. ( D ) 15 For we do not have a high priest ( E ) who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are ( F ) —yet … The veil of the Temple separated the common man from the presence of God! That is why He could say that the kingdom of heaven is near. “We have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God” (Hebrews 4:14). The High Priest Selected from Among Men (Hebrews 5:1-3) Hebrews 5:4-5. He is not only the perfect priest, holy and sinless, but the perfect sacrifice. God Bestowed the Honor of High Priest on Jesus (Hebrews 5:4-5) Hebrews 5:6. The sinfulness of men and the holiness of God remain diametrically opposed.The difference is not that God changed the rules requiring payment be made for the debt of sin. And yet, the Jews recognized Melchizedek, not only as "High Priest", but as a High Priest superior to the Levitical/Aaronic priesthood! Hebrews 4:14 New International Version (NIV) Jesus the Great High Priest. His sacrifice is what provides cleansing for our sins. And then the author directs our gaze to the other, perfect image that shimmers with bright colors. The h Jesus as High Priest mediates for us. In other words, it was manifested in the body of a man. © bcc.media foundation, Sin is anything that goes against God’s will and His laws. Personally, these words of God concerning Jesus as High Priest and Mediator have been of incalculable use, comfort and blessing. Jesus possessed the … Verse 1. Therefore it is also written, “… but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. In heavenly places, He remains our constant Intercessor and Advocate (Rom. A description of the position of high priest, and how Jesus relates to that position today. (Hebrews 7:18, 28. Since he and Pilate were in power together for 10 years, they… Joshua, the son of Nun ( Acts 7:45; Hebrews 4:8; RSV, "Joshua"). 2. Jesus is God Almighty. Jesus is the Source of Eternal Salvation (Hebrews 5:9-10) Hebrews 5:11-12 Jesus as High Priest: A Man with the power of an endless life. Jesus the Great High Priest 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest ( A ) who has ascended into heaven, [ a ] ( B ) Jesus the Son of God, ( C ) let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. What is the purpose of your life? On earth, high priests were appointed according to the law of a fleshly commandment. All rights reserved. You will discover the deepest mysteries of Jesus’ high priestly education in the mystery of Christ “manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels” after the resurrection. Used by permission. Only then can we taste the eternal inheritance that was promised to us. Jesus is “a high priest after the order of Melchizedek.” (Hebrews 5:8-10). Jesus Had a Choice (Hebrews 5:7-8) Hebrews 5:9-10. Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God who Paid the price for all mankinds sin. Sufferings are inevitable as we bring our life into line with the Word of God. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to … Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. ), When it was said, “Having been perfected,” clearly there was a time in the days of Jesus’ flesh when He was not yet perfected. 11 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. The lust to sin dwells in human nature. But if someone does not have the flesh and blood of a man, he is not a man. 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess. Founded by Dr. Charles Stanley, In Touch is a multimedia broadcast teaching ministry whose reach spans the globe. So Jesus is the only person that has won a complete victory over every demand from the flesh, over every temptation and over every sin. This cannot always be said about us in our temptations. 8:34; 1 John 2:1). Yeshua in Hebrew is a verbal derivative from "to rescue", "to deliver". The first time the title of HIgh Priest is applied to Jesus in the Bible occurs in Hebrews 2:17 He was also the only one allowed to enter the Holy of Holies inside Jerusalem's temple, and that once a year, on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur - Leviticus 16). Now, our final and eternal high priest, interceding for us in heaven, is Jesus himself (Hebrews 6:20). But Jesus, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, had “the power of an endless life” within Him from birth. It is the High Priest's name that is placed upon an order just … Jesus son of Damneus (Greek: Ἰησοῦς του Δαμναίου, Hebrew: ישוע בן דמנאי, Yeshua` ben Damnai) was a Herodian-era High Priest of Israel in Jerusalem, Iudaea Province.. “For every high priest taken from among men is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.” Hebrews 5:1. At one time the High Priest of Israel was the only person in all the land who could enter into the Holy of Holies, the presence of God, to offer sacrifices for the sins of the people! The first time the power of an endless life was manifested in flesh was when Jesus came to earth. The law appoints men with weaknesses to be priests, “… but the word of the oath, which came after the law, appoints the Son who has been perfected forever.” Thus the former commandment is annulled because of its weakness. (Hebrews 7:16.) The Moffatt translation states it: "continues to be priest permanently" even while Jesus Christ is High Priest! This name is a feature of biblical books written in the post-Exilic period (Ezra, … Caiaphas Caiaphas was the ruling High Priest at the time of Jesus ministry (A.D. 18-36). Instead, as was foretold by the prophets and promised by God, He provided a greater sacrifice and a greater High Priest.Jesus Christ is, as Hebrews tells us, our Great High Priest. New International Version (NIV). And if he cannot be tempted, he is not a man. Hebrews 4:14 (Romans 12:1.). Jesus is our Mediator and our High Priest: “For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus” (1 … - Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus (Ξριστὸν before Ἰησοῦν is ill supported, and to be rejected from the text). (D) 15 For we do not have a high priest(E) who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are(F)—yet he did not sin. 2 It was the Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. Jesus Christ is the King over all Creation Melchizedek king of Salem brought bread and wine; he was a priest of God Most High. A Jewish Christian surnamed Justus ( Colossians 4:11). The power of an endless life made this possible. Jesus as High Priest: the Significance of the Seamless Robe. Jesus is a Priest in the Order of Melchizedek (Hebrews 5:6) Hebrews 5:7-8. We need to differentiate between Jesus as an atonement for our sins and Jesus as High Priest or Mediator of a new covenant. Jesus suffered, being tempted. Of all the elements of the wilderness tabernacle, the office of high priest was one of the strongest promises of the coming Savior, Jesus Christ. The whole book of Hebrews is actually a dissertation that proves the supremacy of Jesus Christ over the Old Testament system of laws, sacrifices, and priesthood. The High Priest Selected from Among Men (Hebrews 5:1-3) Hebrews 5:4-5. The lust to sin dwells in human nature. The sacrifice of Jesus need never be made again. All rights reserved worldwide. The Holy Spirit – the Helper – the power of eternal life. As our Great High Priest, Jesus continues to intercede for us (Hebrews 7:25), and His High Priestly Prayer is an example of what His intercession looks like. Therefore, when the writer to the Hebrews said Jesus was a "high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek" , he was acknowledging that Jesus, the Son of God, was and is eligible for any priesthood, any time, any place, and in any way He … © Copyright Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters Forlag. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.” Philippians 2:7-8. 16 But Peter stood at the gate outside. Jesus, High Priest of a Better Covenant. (Hebrews 2:10.). In order to become an atonement and high priest, Jesus had to partake in the same fleshSin is anything that goes against God’s will and His laws. Jesus Christ is our High Priest. Everything depends on the life we live, because life is the light of men. A. Jesus is our great high priest who has passed through the heavens. Most of are us are at a disadvantage when we read this verse because we don’t have a clear notion of what a high priest is. He went through tribulations and sufferings of every kind. His soul was not left in Hades; neither did His flesh see corruption. It shows us Jesus the high priest, who offered up himself as the perfect sacrifice, once and for all (see Hebrews 9:12, 10:14). We are going to see also that Jesus is the High Priest, not like any of the other priests, in an absolutely unique … John the Baptist did not have this kingdom within, though he was the greatest born of women; so even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. Christ, The High Priest In Order Of Rank Names And Titles For Christ where Jesus has entered as a forerunner for us, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. Jesus came to preach “the acceptable year of the Lord” (Luke 4:18-19). In other words, it is contaminated and motivated by the sinful, topic page about our relationship with Jesus. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. The author of the letter to the Hebrews writes that there was much to say which was hard to explain regarding Jesus’ training to become High Priest, because they had become dull of hearing. Reference to what has gone before is perceptible throughout this verse. 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, [] Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. This life had never before been in the flesh. Jesus possessed the inheritance, and He wanted to pass it on to the children, but the testament only became valid after His death, since it was not in effect while He was alive. Jesus Christ is God’s Son. ), In the days of His flesh here on earth, Jesus received His training to become High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek. Jesus’ sacrifice took place once only, but He still continues as our great High Priest, the One through whom all acceptable prayer and praise are made to God. The sufferings perfected Him. For the same reason, we are exhorted that if we indeed suffer with Him, we will also be glorified with Him. As Priest, Jesus offered Himself as the sacrifice for all our sin. We have so far studied the book of Hebrews in lessons which were introductory and gave us an overview of the epistle’s teaching. In the Antiquities of the Jews (Book 20, Chapter 9) first-century historian Josephus states that Jesus ben Damneus was made high priest after the previous high priest, Ananus son of Ananus, … The fact is that Jesus can only begin to serve as High Priest when a death has taken place over sins committed under the old covenant. Now we are exhorted to do the same thing. Among the Jews of the Second Temple Period, the Biblical Aramaic/Hebrew name יֵשׁוּעַ ‎ Yeshua‘ was common: the Hebrew Bible mentions several individuals with this name – while also using their full name Joshua. NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Acts, Comfort Print, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Personal Size, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture. He is the author of The Catholic Priesthood: Biblical Foundations. The Congregation of Sisters and Sons of Jesus the High Priest (SJHP) is a spiritual powerhouse that offers prayers and supplications to God for the ongoing conversion and sanctification of … To save men, Jesus had to experience what it was like to be a man. Melchizedek only appears briefly in Genesis 14, and yet this priest earns a role in the hall of faith in the New Testament.In fact, the New Testament often compares Melchizedek, the king of Salem (in some translations, Sodom) and priest of God Most High, with Jesus. 16), the annual occasion when he would take the blood of the sacrificial bull and the sacrificial goat into the Holy of Holies to atone for the sins of the priesthood and the sins of … This is the reason that Jesus had to depart, so that the Helper, the Holy Spirit, could come. The reason so few people know about Jesus as High Priest is because most people only want to have Him as an atonement for sin. Fr. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Jesus is a Priest in the Order of Melchizedek (Hebrews 5:6) Hebrews 5:7-8. For just as every high priest taken from among men is appointed for men in things pertaining to God (Hebrews 5:1), so it was necessary that our heavenly High Priest also be taken from among men. This article has been translated from Norwegian and was first published under the title “Jesus as High Priest” in BCC’s periodical Skjulte Skatter (Hidden Treasures) in April, 1928. Caiaphas then conducted the next phase of Jesus' trial. 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest(A) who has ascended into heaven,[a](B) Jesus the Son of God,(C) let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. High priest (Hebrew: כהן גדול ‎ kohen gadol; with definite article הַכֹּהֵן הַגָּדוֹל ‎ ha'kohen ha'gadol, the high priest; Aramaic kahana rabba) was the title of the chief religious official of Judaism from the early post-Exilic times until the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 70 CE. In the book of Hebrews, Jesus is called a High Priest ( … We see Jesus’ greatness in two ways here: 1). 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