Scripture

Every high priest is a man chosen to represent other people in their dealings with God. He presents their gifts to God and offers sacrifices for their sins.

Observation

A high priest stands between other people and God. He represents them by bringing their gifts and sacrifices.

He can deal with sinful people compassionately because he has weaknesses also. That is why the high priest must offer sacrifices for his own sins as well as those of others.

No one gets to choose to be high priest. They must be chosen by God just as Aaron was. Christ did not assume he could be high priest. He was chosen by God.

Application

As our high priest, Christ presents our gifts and sacrifices to God. Unlike the high priests, though, Christ Himself is the sacrifice.

Because Christ is chosen by God the Father for this high priestly role, He is the only way to the Father. There is only one high priest. There is only one sacrifice that is acceptable to God.

People assert there are many roads to reach God. There is only one, and that is through Jesus who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, I declare you are my High Priest who brings me into fellowship with the Father. Amen.