A Greater Priest

A Greater Priest
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 2/5/2023

Sermon Theme: Christians are implored to hold fast to their confession and draw near to His throne amid difficulty because they have a greater and eternal High Priest in Jesus. Therefore, our confidence is to be bolstered by the reality of Christ's priestly work, leading to greater and greater obedience to Him. 

I. Levitical Priesthood - (Hebrews 5:1-4)

    A. Office in the Old Testament - (Heb. 5:1)

    B. Union with God's People - (Heb. 5:2-3)

    C. Appointment of the High Priest - (Heb. 5:4)

II. Jesus's Priesthood - (Hebrews 5:5-10)

    A. Honored as High Priest - (Heb. 5:5-6)

        1. As the Son - (v.5)

        2. As the Eternal Priest - (v.6)

    B. Unified with His People - (Heb. 5:7)

    C. Appointed Source of Salvation - (Heb. 5:8-10)

        1. Through Perfection - (vv.8-9)

        2. Through Designation - (v.10)

III. Our Greater High Priest - (Application)

    A. Consider Our High Priest

    B. Obey Our High Priest