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How does Jesus being our High Priest affect our prayers?

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Jesus being our High Priest ensures that our prayers are accepted and interceded for on our behalf before God.

The role of Jesus as our High Priest significantly impacts how we approach God in prayer. As Hebrews 4:14-15 reminds us, He is not only our mediator but also one who can sympathize with our weaknesses because He was tempted in every way yet without sin. This unique position allows us to approach the throne of grace with confidence, knowing that He understands our struggles and intercedes for us at the right hand of God.

Furthermore, Christ's atonement for our sins, as described in Hebrews 9:24, assures us that our petitions are made in His merit. This deepens our assurance when we pray; we know that our requests are received through the perfect righteousness of Jesus. His continuous intercession (Hebrews 7:25) means that our prayers can be presented before God with the assurance that they are cleansed and accepted because of His sacrifice. Thus, Jesus’ role as our High Priest not only provides accountability but also immense confidence as we engage in prayer.
Scripture References: Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 9:24, Hebrews 7:25

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The Throne of Grace
Philip Henry · Jun 26, 2008
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