Jesus is called our High Priest because He mediates between God and humanity, offering Himself as the perfect sacrifice for our sins.
Jesus is referred to as our High Priest due to His unique role in mediating salvation for humanity. Hebrews 7:26-27 describes Him as 'holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens,' highlighting that He is not like the earthly priests who had to offer sacrifices for their own sins. Instead, Jesus, as fully divine and fully human, offers a perfect sacrifice—His own life. This enables Him to address divine justice while exercising divine mercy, fulfilling both the requirements of God's law and providing atonement for sin. As our High Priest, He not only intercedes for us (Romans 8:34) but also understands our struggles, making access to God possible for all who believe. His priestly role reassures believers of continual communion with God through faith.
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