Today's short thoughts are in reference to the passage of scripture found in Hebrews 5:1. Here we read, "For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, in order to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins". In the Hebrew writer's description of our High Priest, we find both similarities and striking differences between His priesthood and the priesthood of other men.
In today's passage we read that every high priest was taken from among men and that his ministry was on behalf of men. As the story of Jesus' priesthood unfolds, we see that He had come to dwell amongst men, partaking of flesh and blood, and was also taken from among men and appointed on behalf of men regarding the things pertaining to God.
We see the focus of the priestly duty as that of offering "both gifts and sacrifices for sins". Sin was that which necessitated the need for a high priest. And sin was that which necessitated our need for this High Priest. As the One who knew no sin, He was both the perfect gift and the perfect sacrifice. The sinless One was appointed on behalf of you and I in things pertaining to God. May we rejoice and be thankful for His work on our behalf!
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