A GREAT HIGH PRIEST

Introduction:

A. We Have A High Priest.

1. He is the best.

2. He is the greatest.

3. He is perfect in every way.

B. Just How Good Is He?

Body: Hebrews 4: 14 - 16

I. Our Great High Priest.

A. He has passed through the heavens.

1. He came from God to earth.
2. He has returned to God from earth.
3. He knows the way forwards and backwards!

B. He is the Son of God.

1. He is not just some "underpaid servant."
2. He did this out of love, not just duty.

C. He is worthy of our discussion.

1. We must continue to tell others about Him.
2. We must not lose our faith in Him.

II. Our Sympathetic High Priest.

A. He understands our weaknesses.

1. He has lived with a mortal, physical body.
2. He has experienced the pressures and difficulties.

B. He has been tempted.

C. He remains sinless.

III. Our Enabling High Priest.

A. He enables us to boldly approach.

1. We can approach the throne.
2. We go based upon Who our Mediator is.

B. He enables us to receive mercy.

C. He enables us to find grace.

Conclusion:

A. We Have A High Priest.

1. He is great because of Who He is and what He has done.

2. He is sympathetic to our condition and what we have to endure.

3. He enables us to be helped by God in time of need.

B. Have You Given Him A "Hug" Lately?