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The Qualifications of Our Great High Priest

Hebrews 4:145:10

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The Epistle to the Hebrews

so far . . .

Introduction: Christ is Gods complete and final revelation. 1:1-2 Christ is superior to the angels.

1:32:18 3:14:13
3:74:13

So dont drift away by neglecting such a great salvation 2:14

Christ is superior to Moses.

So hold fast and not fall away with a hardened heart

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Hebrews 4:12-13

The Word of God

For the Word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him ---------------------------with whom we have to do. before Whom we are to give an account.

The Epistle to the Hebrews

Go on to maturity in Christ, our heavenly Priest

1:1-2

1:32:18

3:14:13

4:1410:18

10: 19-39

11:113:25

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Hebrews 4:14
SINCE
we have a great High

[SO]
let us hold fast

Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God,

our confession.

Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession.

Hebrews 4:15

The Impeccability of Christ

For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin.

Could Jesus have sinned?

Took on sinful flesh

Rom 8:3
God cannot be tempted

James 1:13
Theory one:
Jesus was Peccable In order to truly be tested,

he had to be able to respond incorrectly

Theory two:
Jesus was Impeccable Being God,

He had no sin nature

He could not sin But that in no way reduces the testing of any temptation

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Hebrews 4:16

High Priest? So What?

Let us draw near

with confidence to the throne of grace mercy

that we may receive and find grace to help

in time of need.

Israel Given the Law in the Wilderness:

The High Priest

Turban
Exodus 28 Aaron and his sons Holy garments

Breastpiece Ephod Robe

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Israel Given the Law in the Wilderness:

The High Priest

Exodus 28 Aaron and his sons Holy garments Exodus 29 Consecration of Aaron

and his sons Perpetual statute 29:9 Offerings for priest The point: 29:42-46

Hebrews 5:1-10

Two Requirements for Aaronic Priesthood

He must participate

in human suffering Stated 13 Proven for Christ 79

He must be chosen by God Stated

46 Proven for Christ 10