Issue #750 ~ January 2, 2023
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A Great High Priest


“Since then we are having a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us be holding fast our confession."
Hebrews 4:14
Verse 14: "Since then we are having a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us be holding fast our confession."

It is altogether fitting that the writer would turn our attention to the Father's provision for our sins. In these remaining verses He will focus on the priesthood of Jesus Christ. We do not need to feel fearful or awkward if our hearts are right with the Lord.

Provision has been made by the Father. Come and don't run away. Psalm 34:22: "The Lord redeems his servants; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him" (NIV).

The Bible Knowledge Commentary says: "...to hold firmly...the priesthood of their Lord offered them all the resources they needed." (1) Forgiveness and mercy; (2) Grace and strength; (3) Freedom; and (4) Fellowship.

Our blessed Savior is the Prophet, He brings the last message. He is the priest, He's made a sacrifice of Himself and in the present, He is interceding in our behalf at the right hand of the Father. In the future, He is going to be coming as King of kings and Lord of lords. If that doesn't light your fire you're using wet wood!

The verse ends with the second exhortation in the passage. Exhortation 1 was back in verse 11: "Let us therefore be diligent." Now in verse 14 we have exhortation 2: "Let us be holding fast our confession."

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Praises & Prayer Requests

1.  Pray: May your priests be clothed with righteousness; may your saints sing for joy. Psalm 132:9 (NIV)
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2.  Praise: Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years. Revelation 20:6 (NASB)
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3.  Praise: Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession. Hebrews 3:1 (NASB) __________________________________
4.  Pray: As we begin a new year, pray for God's Word to be taught through out our country.
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To celebrate our great High Priest's ministry in our behalf, I have chosen a hymn from the 1800's written by Charitie Bancroft called "Before the Throne of God Above":
Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea
A great High Priest whose name is love
Who ever lives and pleads for me.
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) 

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