Jesus Our High Priest: Part I
Hebrews 5
Purpose: Building the case for secure salvation in Jesus Christ
- Overview: The Superiority of the Son Jesus Christ
The Son Jesus Christ is the completed revelation (1:1-3)
The Son’s superiority to angels (1:4-2:18)
Warning: Since Jesus is superior to the angels, listen to His message (2:1)
The Son’s superiority to Moses (3:1-4:13)
Warning: Since Jesus is superior to Moses, then we better heed (3:12; 4:1)
The Son’s superiority to Aaron (4:14-10:18)
A better position (4:14-16)
- Focus: The Superiority of the Son Jesus Christ as Our High Priest
Jesus is the BETTER priest (5:1-8:6)
Jesus’ qualifications for priestly service: eternal, Son, Melchizedek (5:1-6)
Jesus’ surpassing qualifications: designated by God,
100% obedient Son (5:7-10)
Jesus, “the source of eternal salvation” (5:9)
The problem of dullness concerning Melchizedek (5:11-14)
The book calls believers to move on from OT shadows
to the reality in Jesus
Warning: The danger of going back once Jesus has arrived (5:11-6:20)
Conclusion: Heed the warnings, stay in Christ!
It is impossible for Christ to fail in His High Priestly Service! (8:1-6)
The point of failure is if a person denies Christ by turning to others/angels/Moses/Aaron.
Who or what carries the day in your life of faith?
Are you trusting your soul’s salvation to the unfailing High Priest Jesus Christ?
Or are you trusting in anything other than Jesus Christ?