What makes Jesus the great High Priest? – Hebrews E4

The Rooted Podcast

What was the role of a high priest in the Old Testament? How did Jesus fulfil the role of high priest for eternity? Who was Melchizedek?
In this episode we focus on priesthood in the Bible and the role of Jesus as the great high priest.

We begin by exploring the historical context of priests and the Levitical priesthood in Judaism. Then we consider the picture of Jesus as the superior and eternal high priest in the book of Hebrews and the implications for us today.
We discuss Melchizedek – his significance in the Bible, his dual role as both king and priest, and how he foreshadows Jesus.
We finish by talking about how to balance our understanding of the familiarity and close relationship we can now have with God because of what Jesus has done, and the true reverence we should feel in his presence.

Timestamps

• (00:00) - Intro
• (01:00) - Introducing Stuart Ford
• (02:34) - What was the role of a high priest?
• (06:55) - Human high priests vs Jesus as high priest
• (10:00) - How Jesus' sacrifice aligns with Old Testament sacrifices
• (15:28) - Melchizedek and his role in Scripture
• (20:37) - The superiority of Jesus' priesthood
• (23:49) - What does Jesus' priesthood mean today?
• (26:34) - How do we evangelise in our culture today?
• (27:39) - Reverence for the presence of God
• (31:39) - St Thérèse: holding things together

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