JESUS OUR HIGH PRIEST.

 CHRIST ALONE

SEPTEMBER 16

 

JESUS OUR 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.          Hebrews 2:17

As sinners, we need a priest; one that can -
  make an atonement for our sins,
  reconcile us to God,
  present our prayers and praises,
  and so make and preserve peace.

Jesus is all we need. 

He offered up himself a sacrifice for our sins, 

and thus made a glorious atonement. 

He reconciled us to God by his death, 

  satisfying all the claims of law and justice, 

  and opening a way for us to come back to God, 

  with honor to him, and comfort to ourselves. 

God is now justified in forgiving our sins,

  in pardoning the foulest transgressor that 

  comes to him in the name of Jesus.

Jesus is before the throne,

  he has our names on his breastplate, and

  the censer of sweet incense in his hand. 

Into that censer our poor prayers, praises, 

  and other services are put; 

  and being purified and perfumed, 

  are then presented to God. 

He made our peace by the blood of his cross, 

  and he preserves peace between us 

  and our God by his constant intercession.

He is merciful, and therefore feels for us, 

  and sympathizes with us, under all 

  our failings, infirmities, temptations, and sorrows.

He is faithful, and therefore fulfills his engagements,

  does honor to his office, performs his word, 

 and secures the present acceptance 

  and eternal salvation of all who rely on his blood.

God requires no more blood, 

  he inflicts no penal sufferings, 

  he is never influenced by wrath,

   but his nature and dealings are all 

    love toward those who believe in Jesus.

My soul, I charge you to renounce every 

  other priest and sacrifice,

   but Jesus and his perfect work; 

    for by one offering he has perfected forever 

    those who are sanctified. 

CHRIST ALONE is your priest.

For we have not an high priest which cannot 

  be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; 

  but was in all points tempted like as we are, 

  yet without sin.                          Hebrews 4:15

 JAMES SMITH 1855