There maybe some elements of this chapter that are not readily understandable to the Gentile mind, but the gist is wonderfully clear by the end of the chapter. Jesus is the new High Priest who presides over the new and better way to connect to God. And this new way is permanent and will not change.
The former regulation is set aside … and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. Because of this oath, … Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant. …because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself (18-27).
Jesus is the answer for our disconnection from God. In fact, He is the perfect answer. He is God’s permanent solution to our human problem of disconnection from God.
This begs the question, have you connected with God through Jesus? Have you sought Jesus and sworn allegiance to Him as the Mediator… the One who stands between you and God, the One who connects you with God? That is, after all, what a priest does. A priest represents God to people and people to God…
Jesus is the perfect and only solution to our disconnection from God. So ask yourself, “Have you connected with God through Jesus?”
Lord, I pray that as people sit with this chapter and consider Jesus, Your perfect answer to our problem, that they will put their hope and trust in Jesus.
And God Almighty, I pray that the manner in which I live today reflects my faith in and love for Jesus as my Lord and Savior and the one who intercedes for me and saves me completely. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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