Jesus' intercession is effective because He is the faithful High Priest who presents our needs to the Father based on His own righteousness.
We know Jesus' intercession is effective primarily because of His divine nature and perfect obedience. Hebrews 5:7 describes how, during His earthly ministry, He offered up prayers with fervent pleading to God, who was able to save Him. As our High Priest, He intercedes on our behalf, not on the basis of our works but because He has perfectly fulfilled the law on our behalf. His intercession is affirmed by the knowledge that those Christ has redeemed are secure in Him, as pointed out in Matthew 25:40, where Jesus identifies with His people. This relationship emphasizes the unity we have with Christ, allowing us to trust in His continual advocacy for us before the Father.
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