Hebrews 5:1-10  |  Our Priest Forever

For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is obligated to offer sacrifice for his own sins just as he does for those of the people. And no one takes this honor for himself, but only when called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.” In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, being designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek. (ESV)

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Sermon Points

1. Jesus Is Appointed By God

2. Jesus Has Access To God

3. Jesus Is Acting For Us

4. Jesus Is Alongside Us

5. Jesus Is Acceptable To God

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1. Why is it good news that Jesus has been appointed to the permanent position of high priest?

2. How can we take advantage of the access that we have through Jesus to the Father?

3. How have you experienced Jesus serving you and dealing gently with you?

4. What happens when we grasp our security and solidarity with Jesus?