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Hebrews 7:26-28, He is the kind of high priest we need because he is holy and blameless, unstained by sin. He has been set apart from sinners and has been given the highest place of honor in heaven. Unlike those other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices every day. They did this for their own sins first and then for the sins of the people. But Jesus did this once for all when he offered himself as the sacrifice for the people’s sins. The law appointed high priests who were limited by human weakness. But after the law was given, God appointed his Son with an oath, and his Son has been made the perfect High Priest forever.

In today’s focus verses, we see that the ideal qualities of a high priest are found in Jesus and Jesus alone.  What are the qualities?  First, the ideal high priest exemplifies holiness.  Jesus is totally holy and without sin.  Second, he was set apart from sinners.  He is blameless, innocent and free from any kind of moral contamination or weakness.  He did not need to constantly make sacrifices on behalf of others.  Rather, he was the perfect sacrifice, once and for all.  Thus, God appointed him as the ultimate high priest forever and ever. 

What does this mean for us?  Jesus is the perfect one to represent us before the Father.  As the final and perfect sacrifice, nothing else has to be done by us.  We simply have to believe.  God no longer sees our sins but rather Jesus’ atoning sacrifice.  No human high priest could have achieved this.  It is done.  It is finished.  We are accepted, loved, and there is no more separation between us and holy God.

Let’s pray…Lord Jesus, Thank you for being our perfect high priest, the one who made a way for us to be reconciled to God forever and ever.  Help us remember it isn’t about what we do but rather who you are.  We love you.  More of you, less of me.  In Your Name, Amen.