How do we know that Jesus is our great high priest?
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We know Jesus is our great high priest because He was appointed by God's power of an endless life, unlike the temporary high priests of the Old Testament (Hebrews 7:17).
Jesus is identified as our great high priest in Hebrews 7:17, which states that He is designated by God 'after the order of Melchizedek.' Unlike the Old Testament priests who served temporarily and were appointed through the law, Christ's priesthood is eternal and based on the power of His unending life. The comparison to Melchizedek signifies that Jesus' priestly role is superior; He mediates directly before God in the heavenly realm and continually intercedes for believers, ensuring their salvation.
Scripture References:
Hebrews 7:17, Hebrews 7:23-25, Ezekiel 9:2, Hebrews 10:12, John 14:6, 1 John 2:1, Hebrews 5:5-6, Hebrews 2:17
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