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Prophet, Priest , & King Past, Present & Future. Priest Characteristics of a high priest Represent man before God (Heb. 5:1) Appointed by God (Heb. 5:4) Offers gifts and sacrifices for sin (Heb. 5:1) Intercession for the people (Heb . 7:25) Blesses in the name of God (Lev. 9:22).
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Prophet, Priest, & KingPast, Present & Future Priest Characteristics of a high priest Represent man before God (Heb. 5:1) Appointed by God (Heb. 5:4) Offers gifts and sacrifices for sin (Heb. 5:1) Intercession for the people (Heb. 7:25) Blesses in the name of God (Lev. 9:22)
Prophet, Priest, & KingPast, Present & Future Priest O.T. predicted a coming Redeemer Psalm 110:4 Zechariah 3:1-10 ; Joshua is a type Zechariah 6:13 ; combines 2 offices
Earthly Priest Sinful human who must offer sacrifice for himself. Lev. 16:6 Sacrifices offered were inadequate. Amos 5:22 Sacrifices offered were incomplete. Jesus as Priest Sacrifice made by one who is perfect. Hebrews 7:26,27 Therefore the sacrifice was perfect. Hebrews 9:11-14 Sacrifice was complete and eternal. Hebrews 10:12-14 Prophet, Priest, & KingPast, Present & Future
Prophet, Priest, & KingPast, Present & Future Priest Christ’s work as High Priest Offers Himself up as the sacrifice Seated at right hand of Father – Heb. 11:12 Intercedes for us in heaven – 1 Jn. 2:1,2 Prays for our sanctification – John 17:17
Prophet, Priest, & KingPast, Present & Future Priest Christ’s work as High Priest (cont’d) Allows us to approach the throne of grace Hebrews 4:14-16 Builds us into a spiritual house – 1 Pt. 2:5 Identifies with our struggles – Heb. 2:18 No one can snatch us from Him – Jn. 10:28 Nothing will separate us from His love – Rom. 8:37-39
Prophet, Priest, & KingPast, Present & Future Application Have you personally realized the salvation that our High Priest has offered through His sinless life (active obedience) and sacrifice for sin (passive obedience)?
Prophet, Priest, & KingPast, Present & Future Application Have you recognized that our great High Priest not only has been tempted like us and knows our weaknesses but will never give us more than we can handle? Claim the promises of 1 Corinthians 10:13… … today!