The Priest We Need (Heb 5:1-10)

The High Priest We Need: Hebrews 5:1-10 WHAT’S OUR GREATEST NEED? – To know God. • Isaiah 6:1-5 – The glory and holiness of God against our sin and unworthiness • John 17:1-3 – Who is our access to knowing God? Jesus. WHAT QUALIFIES A HIGH PRIEST? • Solidarity/sympathy with those for whom he intercedes (vv. 1-3) • Divine Appointment (vv. 1&4) HOW DOES JESUS MEET AND EXCEED THOSE QUALIFICATIONS? • His appointment (vv. 5-6) • His solidarity/sympathy with humanity (v. 7) • His uniqueness to become the atoning sacrifice (vv. 8-10) HOW DO WE PARTICIPATE IN WHAT THE GREAT HIGH PRIEST HAS ACCOMPLISHED? • In obedience of faith (v. 9) • In prayer for help (v. 7 & 4:16) Take It Home: (for further discussion and reflection) • In what way is faith itself obedience to God? And who gets credit for faith that saves you? • As those who endure in faith, list as many privileges and responsibilities as you can think of that you get to (and are expected to) participate in with Christ. • Do you continue to live out your faith as one who is desperately needy? Explain. • If you had to pick one thing that God is drilling into your head (or giving you a fresh look at) so far from studying Hebrews (about Christ and your faith in Him), what would that be?