Hebrews 7:26-28
The author contrasts Jesus, the priest forever in the order of Melchizedek, with the priests under the Levitical system. The priests in the levitical order had to offer sacrifices continually, first to cover their own sins and then for the sins of the people. Jesus, as the great high priest, offered only one sacrifice when he offered himself as the perfect, eternal sacrifice on sinners' behalf. This supports the author's point that Jesus is the High Priest that we need; that in his perfection, holiness, blamelessness, purity, etc. he truly provides the way for us to be reconciled to God. This makes Jesus not only superior to the levitical priests and the Jewish temple rituals but it makes him perfect.
Again, I am reminded that my hope is built on nothing besides Jesus and that is all I need for hope, salvation, reconciliation and justification. By grace alone through faith alone.
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Very true Jer, it is interesting how all this works out and I think it would be beneficial to know more about the levitical law and priesthood. One thing I do know though, is that Jesus sacrificed for us all that we may come to God through his sacrifice and come with confidence, How great is that!
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