We need a high priest because we cannot access God on our own; we require someone to serve as our mediator.
The necessity of a high priest is deeply rooted in the nature of God’s holiness and our inherent sinfulness. According to Hebrews 4:14-16, Jesus, our high priest, passed through the heavens, allowing us to approach the throne of grace with confidence. This signifies that we, in our sinful state, cannot come to God without a mediator who intercedes for us. Christ’s role as our high priest ensures that we have someone advocating for our interests before the Father, fulfilling the requirements of divine justice while providing us with access to grace. His priestly work affirms the need for His intercession in a world characterized by sin.
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