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How do we know the priesthood of Jesus is superior?

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The priesthood of Jesus is superior because He is both God and man, perfect and eternal, unlike the mortal Levitical priests.

Jesus' priesthood is fundamentally different from the Levitical priesthood as highlighted in Hebrews. He is described as holy, harmless, and undefiled, which contrasts sharply with Aaron and the Levites, who required atonement for their own sins. Jesus offered Himself as the once-and-for-all sacrifice for sins, a task that the Levitical priests could never complete. His position at the right hand of the throne signifies that His work is finished, granting believers the assurance that their sins are eternally atoned for. Thus, the priesthood of Jesus, being eternal, effective, and without sin, is vastly superior to that of the Levitical priests.
Scripture References: Hebrews 7:26-27, Hebrews 9:26, Hebrews 7:21-25, Psalms 110:4, Hebrews 7:24-25

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