Christ, the High Priest
Appointed and called by God -- Heb 3:1,2; 5:4,5. After the order of Melchizedek -- Ps 110:4; Heb 5:6; 6:20; 7:15,17. Superior to Aaron and the Levitical priests -- Heb 7:11,16,22; 8:1,2,6. Consecrated with an oath -- Heb 7:20,21. Has an unchangeable priesthood -- Heb 7:23,28. Is of unblemished purity -- Heb 7:26,28. Faithful -- Heb 3:2. Needed no sacrifice for himself -- Heb 7:27. Offered himself a sacrifice -- Heb 9:14,26. His sacrifice superior to all others -- Heb 9:13,14,23. Offered sacrifice but once -- Heb 7:27; 9:25,26. Made reconciliation -- Heb 2:17. Obtained redemption for us -- Heb 9:12. Entered into heaven -- Heb 4:14; 10:12. Sympathises with those who are tempted -- Heb 2:18; 4:15. Intercedes -- Heb 7:25; 9:24. Blesses -- Nu 6:23-26; Ac 3:26. On his throne -- Zec 6:13. Appointment of, and encouragement to steadfastness -- Heb 4:14. Typified Melchizedek. -- Ge 14:18-20. Aaron, &c. -- Ex 40:12-15.