Hebrews 4:14-16

Great help from our High Priest -- Hebrews 4:14-16: In Hebrews 2:17 the idea had been introduced that Jesus Christ is our merciful and faithful High Priest. "Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people."

What kind of High Priest is Jesus? The Jewish High Priest passed once a year into the Most Holy Place. Jesus passed into the heavens. They had names, many of which have been long forgotten. His name will never be forgotten. His name is Jesus --Savior. The Jewish High Priests were descendants of Aaron. Jesus is the Son of God. The Jewish High Priests were sinners. Jesus Never sinned. (Hebrews 4:15) Isaiah wrote, "And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth." (Isaiah 53:9)

Even as great as Jesus is He is very kind, tender and concerned about us. He can "be touched with the feeling of our infirmities." He understands what it is to be tempted. He understands our weaknesses. We have a faithful High Priest who is qualified to sympathize with us in our afflictions, and to whom we may look for help in trials and temptations. "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." (Hebrews 4:16)

With our focus on Jesus let us labour to enter His rest. Through the preaching of the gospel of Christ may we be drawn to His perfect life and to His powerful teachings? Let us love Jesus enough to surrender our lives to Him and His will. He promised "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30)