... from the Authorized King James Version of the Bible). This had been done to a great extent in the Epistle to the Hebrews. Bible Verses Like Matthew 26:63 - cross references and similar Bible verses related to Baruch 3:18 - But Jesus held his peace. The title of high priest is first introduced in 2:17, "a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God"; also in 3:1, "the Apostle and High Priest of our confession." We have so far studied the book of Hebrews in lessons which were introductory and gave us an overview of the epistle’s teaching. We now move into a deeper study of Christ’s work as our great High Priest.

There were other qualifications for becoming High Priest other than heredity. The opening words of the Epistle contain the essential thought: "when he had made purification of sins" (1:3). “These things Jesus spoke; and lifting up His eyes to heaven, he said …” (John 17:1a). Jesus is here called the great High Priest, as well as priest. Hebrews has several passages depicting Jesus as the High Priest (Hebrews 2:17; 3:1; 4:14-5:10; 6:20; 7:11-8:2; 10:12). In verse one of chapter 17 John informs us that this prayer is to be understood as a kind of conclusion to the Lord’s teaching in chapters 14-16. Melchisedec was a priest to Abraham and lived hundreds of years before Aaron. Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.

It must suffice therefore to indicate that such a view would embrace the consideration of the office, dress, functions and ministrations of the high priest considered as typical of the priesthood of our Lord Jesus Christ, and as setting forth under shadows the truths which are openly taught under the gospel. The office of priest was an important one in the Old Testament system and is fulfilled by Jesus. Although the age of eligibility is not fixed in the Bible, according to rabbinical tradition it was twenty years old (2Chronicles 31:17)..

Jesus the Great High Priest 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess. In this lesson, we focus on the topic of intercession which is an ongoing work of Christ our high priest. In the Jewish system, a priest mediated between the people and God. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. How is Jesus our High Priest? The man considered for the office of High Priest must be married, and his wife must be an Israelite maiden (Leviticus 21:13 - 14). Hebrews 7:1, 11-21 (King James Version) 1. The high priestly prayer of Jesus serves as a fitting conclusion to the upper room discourse of chapters 14-16. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God. Jesus the Intercessor —The High Priest’s present work.

10. Heavenly High Priest Jesus our Heavenly High Priest called after the order of Melchisedec who also was not a son of Aaron or of the tribe of Levi. Bible Verses Like Mark 14:53 - cross references and similar Bible verses related to Baruch 3:18 - And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes. ... from the Authorized King James Version of the Bible).