A Great high priest

In the Christian context, the idea of a "high priest" is a little foreign.  It was the high priest during the time of Jesus that gave Jesus such difficulty right before His crucifixion (and subsequent resurrection!).  The book of Hebrews walks the reader through how the Old Testament laid a foundation for the wonder of the New. There is a special verse in this book I want to mention. "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens—Jesus the Son of God--let us hold fast to our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin. 16 Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need." Hebrews 4:14-16

Notice the bolded sections.  These are powerful points about Christ's ascension, our confession, and the freedom we have to approach Him when we pray!  What a GREAT High Priest!  Praise God! 

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