"Jesus: The Only Perfect Priest"
Hebrews 4:14-16 “Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
Hebrews 2:17-18 – “Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.”
I. We have a Great High Priest (Hebrews 4:14)
Hebrews 4:14 – “Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.”
II. Jesus Faced Our Temptations, but never sinned. (Hebrews 4:15)
Hebrews 4:15 – “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.”
Luke 23:41; John 7:18; John 8:46; John 14:30-31; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 1:19; 1 Peter 2:22; 1 Peter 3:18
III. Draw Near to God in our Times of Need (Hebrews 4:16)
Hebrews 4:16 – “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
1. Hold Fast (vs. 14)
2. With Confidence
3. Receiving Mercy
4. Finding Grace