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High Priest |
Jesus Christ |
| Earthly Ministry (Heb. 5:1; 8:5) | Heavenly Ministry (Heb. 4:14, 6:19; 8:1, 2; 9:11, 24) |
| A Sinner (Heb. 5:3) | Without Sin (Heb. 4:15)
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| High Priest came from Aaron’s line (Heb. 5:4, 7:11) | Jesus came in the order of Melchizedek (Heb. 5:6, 10; 7:3) |
| Became a priest because of his ancestry (Heb. |
Every Drop of Blood
Every drop of blood
The Saviour shed
Was for you my dear–
None else to him counted more dear.
He was lifted high
For all the world to see;
That One Sacrifice
For all our sins would bleed.
It cost him much
To gain the pardon
That would set us free
From death’s grip for … Read the rest
The Compelling Hope of Christmas!
Hope of a better tomorrow;
a brand new beginning in life today;
and a clean break from the failures of the past
is what Christmas is all about.
Its message is life-changing.
This message came to us not as a printed text or spoken word difficult to understand; instead it came as a child born … Read the rest
The Resurrection of Jesus Challenges Us
The ressurection of Jesus from the dead stands as a gateway of hope to all mankind. In him is found the bridge from death to life.
He came to release those who lived all their lives in fear of death by tasting death for everyone. This he did on the cross where he shed his … Read the rest
In His Eyes I Saw That Look Of Love’s Gentle Light
In his eyes
I saw that look
Of love’s gentle light.
It stripped my soul
Naked and bare
And lit up all past
Snapshots of remote access.
It was quite unlike
The vulturous looks
Of those who tore apart
My flesh; and left me empty
Like the beer cans that littered the streets.
And then … Read the rest
The Lovely Gift of Christmas!
Children love gifts. They look forward to receive gifts during this time of the year. In fact, it is this sense of expectation that makes Christmas special.
It is said that there was such a sense of expectation in the air during the time of the birth of Jesus. His coming meant God came down … Read the rest
There Is Wonder-Working Power in the Blood of the Lamb
The Book of Revelation says,
“they overcame him* by the blood of the Lamb.”
The precious blood of Jesus which he shed on the cross of Calvary for the sins of all mankind has tremendous power.
First of all, it is the innocent blood of the Son of God.
Secondly, this blood is the result … Read the rest
Jesus of Nazareth Our Burden-Bearer
A burden becomes too heavy to carry at times.
It is at those moments that you long for someone who has passed through such trouble to come and be with you. Perhaps speak an encouraging word. For only those who have experienced what you are going through can offer any help.
It is at this … Read the rest
The Meaning of God with Us
When Jesus was born he was called Immanuel meaning God with us. Can God be so ordinary? Can God be human? Incredible!
Yet God chose to humble himself to be a servant of men. This is one meaning of God with us. God stood with us in our brokenness. Well, some of you might think … Read the rest
I Believe in the Resurrection
There is only one person in all human history who said I have authority to lay down my life and to take it up again.*
There is only one person in all human history who said I am the good shepherd and the good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.*
And there is … Read the rest
The Meaning of Death
Death is a reality none of us can escape. The coronavirus disease COVID–19 has shown that man is at the mercy of a small microbe.
The global reach and economic impact the pandemic has caused is huge. In spite of all our technological advances COVID–19 reminds us of death creeping in as an uninvited guest.… Read the rest
Isn’t There Something About This Man That Speaks to Your Heart?
On a small canvas called Bethlehem, once upon a time, God painted a picture. The village town was asleep and quiet. The crowds had settled into every available space. “No Room” boards hung everywhere. And outside one such inn a baby was found wrapped in cloths lying in a manger–a bed of hay.
It … Read the rest
He Walks in When Everyone Else Has Walked Out on You!
So many walk away to the edge because they have failed in life.
So many give up because no one seems to care.
So many find it difficult to handle rejection.
So many are unable to escape the mistakes they made while young.
There are others who have been cheated after having been given false … Read the rest
Can I Earn My Forgiveness?
So many people suffer from guilt. It need not be a great crime like murder that troubles, but it can be the little wrongs they have done.
Their past haunts them.
They suffer silently as their minds torture them.
They feel someone accusing them all the time.
Unable to open up to anyone they carry … Read the rest
The Miracle on the Road to Emmaus Is Not What You Thought It Is!
It was a journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus, a village 7 miles away. Two men walked and talked. Their hearts were sad.
A stranger joined them. They did not recognize him. He asked them, “What are you talking about?”
They stood still; unable to assess how this person missed the momentous event that all had … Read the rest
Scriptural Basis of the Blood as the Means of Atonement
“For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life (Leviticus 17:11).”
The infinite power of Jesus’ blood to cleanse us from all sin (1 John 1:7) lies in his … Read the rest
Lesson 36: We All Need Repeated Cleansing
This Lesson is part of John’s Gospel Easy Notes Series.
It was Zechariah who looked forward to a day when a fountain will be opened for cleansing people from sin and impurity (see Zechariah 13:1). The blood of Jesus is that fountain.
This has given rise to these famous lines in the hymn:
There is … Read the rest
Pleading the Blood
[The following paraphrase is taken from Bob Lamb’s Book The Overcoming Blood]
The phrase “pleading the blood” is not in the Bible. But to understand the concept let us use the phrase “appeal earnestly.” Let us take a look at that Passover night when 2.5 million Israelites walked out of 430 years of slavery in … Read the rest
Benefits That We Have Through the Blood of Jesus
The cry of Jesus, “It is finished” should encourage us to seek to understand and experience the benefits through his shed blood on the cross. Here are a few helpful and encouraging starting points for moving into a deeper fellowship and intimacy with God through the blood of Jesus.
“Now, once again, the Lord is … Read the rest
You Have Protection in the Blood of Jesus
The Passover was a moment in history of the birth of the Israelite Nation. Yet what happened during one night has significance for you and me today.
At the time of the first Passover God said, “The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are; and when I see … Read the rest
You Have Forgiveness of Sins through the Blood of Jesus
“Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness” (Hebrews 9:22).
“In him we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Ephesians 1:7).
Let us look at what Jesus said during the Last Supper: He took the cup of wine and said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for … Read the rest
You Are Justified through the Blood of Jesus
The story is told about a man who called the Rolls Royce Company when he had a breakdown of his car in his European Tour. The Company flew a mechanic in a helicopter and repaired his car. When the man asked what the bill amount was; the mechanic told him that he will be informed … Read the rest
You Have Victory over Satan through the Blood of Jesus
Revelation 12:11 speaks about our means of victory over Satan. He is called the accuser because he accuses you and me before God all the time.
“They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.”
Now several believers live in discouragement because of certain habitual sins that overtake … Read the rest
You Have Access to God at All Times through the Blood of Jesus
Imagine that when you walk into an office to meet the CEO of a MNC, to your surprise you find that his Secretary is someone who knows you and speaks on your behalf to him.
How much more confidence you can have when Jesus himself is interceding for you and speaks on your behalf to … Read the rest
God Has Covered Your Sin through the Blood of Jesus
The words Atonement or Propitiation means “to cover.” It literally means to appease God’s wrath. God is angry against sin and the sinner. But since God’s love is also in operation he made a provision through which animal sacrifices would cover the sin from his eyes. Ultimately, Jesus through his blood sacrifice turned away God’s … Read the rest
You Are Reconciled to God through the Blood of Jesus
One of the first things that happened after Adam and Eve sinned was that the fellowship with God was immediately broken. It became impossible for holy God to be friends with man anymore. Sin had to be punished by death. That was God’s holy law.
But then God’s love began to seek man and make … Read the rest
You Are Sanctified through the Blood of Jesus
Many believers are satisfied with the initial experience of forgiveness which is called “born again” (John 3:3) experience. It is like laying the foundation of a building and then forgetting all about constructing the house.
Sanctification refers to the moment by moment cleansing we all need through the blood of Jesus. Imagine you taking a … Read the rest
You Are Cleansed through the Blood of Jesus
We all love to have a brand new beginning in life. The first thing to do to have a new beginning is to accept that we are sinners. Christ died for sinners (Romans 5:8). Therefore you can look to him in faith and be saved.
Even after we accept Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord, … Read the rest
You Are Redeemed by the Blood of Jesus
This is a term that can be understood in the context of a slave-market. The word Redemption means “especially of purchasing a slave with a view to his freedom (W. E. Vine, An Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words).” Now God did not need to pay Satan anything to set us free. Instead it was … Read the rest
Is the Blood of Jesus Your Song? It is the Eternal Song of Heaven!
The favourite title that John uses for Jesus Christ is “Lamb” or “Slain Lamb” in the Book of Revelation. He uses that title no less than 26 times. It reminds us of the words with which John the Baptist introduced Jesus Christ: “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world … Read the rest