8.21.22 Hebrews: "A Great High Priest"

Hebrews: “A Great High Priest”

Hebrews 4:14-16

August 21, 2022

I. Who is He? (vs 14)

1. He “passed into the heavens.”

2. He is “the Son of God.”

Hebrews 2:17

Hebrews 10:12

Hebrews 10:23

II. What does he do for us? (vs 15-16)

1. We have a High Priest who understands us.

“As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.” Psalm 103:13

2. We have a High Priest who was tempted in all things.

2 Corinthians 5:21

I Peter 1:18-19

I John 3:5

3. We have a High Priest we can boldly speak to.

Ephesians 1:7

I John 4:17

4. We have a High Priest who is merciful.

Titus 3:5

5. We have a High Priest who gives us grace in time of needs.

2 Corinthians 12:9

“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

LET’S GO DEEPER:

1. What three characteristics does Hebrews 4:14 ascribe to Jesus? How do these attributes and identifications help us hold fast to our confession?

2. Why is it essential that we not compromise on our confession of the historical Jesus and our confession of the Christian faith?

3. How does holding fast to our confession in times of trial and temptation work to reveal the genuineness of one’s faith? Describe a situation in which you’ve seen someone claim the name of Christ and yet compromise on our two-fold confession.

4. Why is it so important that we understand that Jesus can sympathize with sinners? How does that fact affect your outlook on the Christian life?