1. Prophet, Priest, & King Past, Present & Future Priest  Characteristics of a high priest Represent man before God (Heb. 5:1) Represent man before God (Heb. 5:1) Appointed by God (Heb. 5:4) Appointed by God (Heb. 5:4) Offers gifts and sacrifices for sin (Heb. 5:1) Offers gifts and sacrifices for sin (Heb. 5:1) Intercession for the people (Heb. 7:25) Intercession for the people (Heb. 7:25) Blesses in the name of God (Lev. 9:22) Blesses in the name of God (Lev. 9:22)

2. Prophet, Priest, & King Past, Present & Future Priest  O.T. predicted a coming Redeemer Psalm 110:4 Psalm 110:4 Zechariah 3:1-10 ; Joshua is a type Zechariah 3:1-10 ; Joshua is a type Zechariah 6:13 ; combines 2 offices Zechariah 6:13 ; combines 2 offices

3. Prophet, Priest, & King Past, Present & Future ► Earthly Priest 1. Sinful human who must offer sacrifice for himself. Lev. 16:6 2. Sacrifices offered were inadequate. Amos 5:22 3. Sacrifices offered were incomplete. ► Jesus as Priest 1. Sacrifice made by one who is perfect. Hebrews 7:26,27 2. Therefore the sacrifice was perfect. Hebrews 9:11-14 3. Sacrifice was complete and eternal. Hebrews 10:12-14

4. Prophet, Priest, & King Past, Present & Future Priest  Christ’s work as High Priest Offers Himself up as the sacrifice Offers Himself up as the sacrifice Seated at right hand of Father – Heb. 11:12 Seated at right hand of Father – Heb. 11:12 Intercedes for us in heaven – 1 Jn. 2:1,2 Intercedes for us in heaven – 1 Jn. 2:1,2 Prays for our sanctification – John 17:17 Prays for our sanctification – John 17:17

5. Prophet, Priest, & King Past, Present & Future Priest  Christ’s work as High Priest (cont’d) Allows us to approach the throne of grace Hebrews 4:14-16 Allows us to approach the throne of grace Hebrews 4:14-16 Builds us into a spiritual house – 1 Pt. 2:5 Builds us into a spiritual house – 1 Pt. 2:5 Identifies with our struggles – Heb. 2:18 Identifies with our struggles – Heb. 2:18 No one can snatch us from Him – Jn. 10:28 No one can snatch us from Him – Jn. 10:28 Nothing will separate us from His love – Rom. 8:37-39 Nothing will separate us from His love – Rom. 8:37-39

6. Prophet, Priest, & King Past, Present & Future Application Have you personally realized the salvation that our High Priest has offered through His sinless life (active obedience) and sacrifice for sin (passive obedience)?

7. Prophet, Priest, & King Past, Present & Future Application Have you recognized that our great High Priest not only has been tempted like us and knows our weaknesses but will never give us more than we can handle? Claim the promises of 1 Corinthians 10:13… … today! … today!