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Christ, the High Priest

 

Christ, the High Priest

Appointed and called by God - Heb 3:1,2; 5:4,5

After the order of Melchizedek - Ps 110:4; Heb 5:6; 6:20; 7:15,17

Superior to Aaron and the Levitical priests - Heb 7:11,16,22; 8:1,2,6

Consecrated with an oath - Heb 7:20,21

Has an unchangeable priesthood - Heb 7:23,28

Is of unblemished purity - Heb 7:26,28

Faithful - Heb 3:2

Needed no sacrifice for himself - Heb 7:27

Offered himself a sacrifice - Heb 9:14,26

His sacrifice superior to all others - Heb 9:13,14,23

Offered sacrifice but once - Heb 7:27; 9:25,26

Made reconciliation - Heb 2:17

Obtained redemption for us - Heb 9:12

Entered into heaven - Heb 4:14; 10:12

Sympathises with those who are tempted - Heb 2:18; 4:15

Intercedes - Heb 7:25; 9:24

Blesses - Nu 6:23-26; Ac 3:26

On his throne - Zec 6:13

Appointment of, and encouragement to steadfastness - Heb 4:14

Typified

• Melchizedek
- Ge 14:18-20
• Aaron, &c
- Ex 40:12-15
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