SERMON: Preeminence of Christ over Old Testament High Priest

Preeminence of Christ over OT High Priest

Text: Hebrews 9:24-28

I. Intro. A reminder about the series on Hebrews. So far, we talked about

Angels,

Moses,

Sabbath rest…

Today we will talk about a ministry of High Priest   

 

II.a. High Priest “job description”

i. Anointing of a king (1 Kings 1:38-46)

ii. Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16)

iii. Death of a high priest releases people from the cities of refuge (Num.35:28)

 

What is the Day of Atonement? 

 

II.b. Preeminence of Christ (Hebrews 9:26)    

He made a proper sacrifice

He brought His own blood

This is permanent – no need to repeat it!

 

III. Take out – Jesus did it on our behalf (Hebrews 9:24)

   When we receive new members as newly born children of the Church, we know that their sins are forgiven.

   When we come to God in prayer, we can be sure that He listens.

   We do not repeat the sacrifice ON the altar, we receive the benefit of His sacrifice AT the altar.

   Even dying we find comfort, knowing that His sacrifice established a firm stairway to heaven when He awaits for us.