Scripture to Read: Hebrews 7:25-28
As we finish with Hebrews 7 today, we have some rich truths God does not want us to miss. First, we find that because Christ is our Great High Priest, He is the Only One who is able also to save forev- er (completely, perfectly, for eternity) those who come to God the Father through Him. Our salvation, through Christ, is guaranteed for all eternity. Second, we see that our Lord Jesus Christ always lives to intercede and intervene on behalf of every believer in the presence of God the Father. Let’s ponder this for a moment. Right now, our Lord Jesus Christ is praying on our behalf. That means that every time we fellowship with God the Fa- ther, through God the Spirit who lives in us, we’re join- ing God the Son as He’s already praying on our behalf. WOW! That is fantastic news for every believer. Knowing that our Lord Jesus Christ is praying for us reminds us that we are NEVER without prayer. Then, God lovingly reminds us how AWESOME our Great High Priest, our Lord Jesus Christ, truly is in verses 26-27. That Christ
is “holy, blameless, unstained by sin, separated from sinners and exalted higher than the heavens”; also, that Christ has zero need to offer any sacrifices because He already did this once for all when He offered up Himself. Finally, God says that the Law appointed men as high priests who were sinful men, needing a Savior. But God, by His Word, permanently appointed Christ, who is the Perfect High Priest forever.
Challenge & Application
1. What did you learn new today about Christ as your Great high Priest?
2. Who needs to hear about these truths and when will you share this with them this week?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!