Sermon: Jesus the Priest
Jesus serves as humanity's high priest, mediating between God and people by offering the ultimate sacrifice for sin. Unlike Old Testament priests who had to repeatedly offer animal sacrifices, Jesus o
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By Matt Heerema
Jesus serves as humanity's high priest, mediating between God and people by offering the ultimate sacrifice for sin. Unlike Old Testament priests who had to repeatedly offer animal sacrifices, Jesus offered himself once for all time, providing permanent access to God. This priestly role of Christ fundamentally changes how believers can approach God with confidence, knowing their sins are forgiven and they have direct access to the Father.