“THE PERFECT PRIEST”
(Hebrews 5:1-10)
Remember 4:14-16!
THE ONE, PERFECT GREAT HIGH PRIEST
THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PRIEST (5:1-4)
Had to be a M_______
How sympathize if not?
Had to be G_____ Man
Hebrews 8:3 Exodus 28 Numbers 16
“Weaknesses”
“Deal gently”
“Ignorant and going astray” indicate i____________ sin.
Numbers 15:28-31
Gifts –
Sacrifices –
THE PERFECTLY QUALIFIED PRIEST?
“OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST”
(Hebrews 4:14-15)
The Positive Message – Hebrews show us not only what happens:
If we r____________ Jesus Christ – Also when we a__________ him.
HIS PERFECT PRIESTHOOD (vs. 14)
The Old Testament Priest and High Priest:
Our High Priest:
The Old has ended.
So “hold f____________ to the faith”
1 Peter 2:5, 9
HIS PERFECT PERSON (vs. 15)
“Jesus” – his h___________ name
“Son of God” – his d______________ name
He experienced temptation, just like us, in e____________ way.
Matthew 4:1-11 Luke 4:1-12 I John 2:15-17
He can s______________ with me. He knows!
He s________________ in our weaknesses. BUT was _________ sin!
HIS PERFECT PROVISION (vs. 16)
1 Corinthians 10:13
SO – COME TO THE THRONE AND RECEIVE M_____ AND G______.
TIME OF NEED?
“NEED THE REST?”
(Hebrews 4:1-13)
“Rest” means:
REST AVAILABLE (vs. 1)
The promise “still stands” – the door is still _____! T________.
THE ELEMENTS OF THE REST
Personal F__________ (vs. 2-3)
Our “Rest” is G_____ Rest (vs. 4-5)
D___________ Decree (vs. 5-6)
Immediate A___________ (vs. 7)
The Nature of “Rest” (vs. 8-10) Not Canaan – but H_____________.
Revelation 14:12-13
The U____________ of the “Rest” (vs. 11-13)
“Make every effort” means to:
Matthew 6:33
God’s Word is:
Living Active Sharp
Penetrates Judges – thoughts/attitudes
Nothing – “hidden”
Everything –“uncovered” “laid bare”
Give an Account!
UNFORTUNATELY, WE EXPERIENCED TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES RECORDING THIS SERMON ! AS A RESULT, ONLY THE FIRST FIFTEEN MINUTES WERE RECORDED.
“THE SCAPEGOAT” Isaiah 1:18
“Yom Kippur” means: Day of A___________
Atonement means to c____________, c______________.
THE RITUAL
Leviticus 16, 23 Numbers 29
The Goat of “Azazel” was the goat of “R____________.”
“Blessed be the Name. The glory of his kingdom is forever and ever!”
The sights, the sounds, the smells, the noise, the blood, death, washings!
THE REASON
Sin is d_____________! It has two parts:
Jeremiah 13:23
THE REALITY
Hebrews 10:1-4 9:11-12, 24-26 10:11-14
1 John 1:7-10 & 2:1-2
Assurance? Psalm 130
Colossians 2:13-15
2 Corinthians 5:17-6:2
COVERED?
“NEED THE REST?”
(Hebrews 4:1-13)
“Rest” means:
REST AVAILABLE (vs. 1)
The promise “still stands” – the door is still ___________!
How Long? T________.
THE ELEMENTS OF THE REST
Personal F__________ (vs. 2-3)
The requirement to enter? For salvation? F__________
Matthew 7:22-23 Luke 13:22-27 Romans 2:29 John 5:39-40
Our “Rest” is G_____ Rest (vs. 4-5)
D___________ Decree (vs. 5-6)
We are saved by:
Immediate A___________ (vs. 7)
2 Corinthians 6:2 Genesis 6:3
HOW LONG WILL THE DOOR REMAIN OPEN?
THE DOCTRINE OF VOCATION 1 Corinthians 7:17
Our “vocation” is our c_____________________.
God is behind anyone who provides what we n___________.
God is working through the vocations of others to bless _______;
And he is working through our vocations to bless _______________.
Our Christian Vocation:
FRUIT?
Galatians 5:6 Galatians 5:22-26
God does not need good works – But your n____________ does.
Matthew 25:40
What do priest do? (Think Old Testament)
Romans 12:1-2 Colossians 3:1-25
When we carry out our calling – E_______________ happens.
NO VACATION FROM OUR VOCATION!
“HARD HEARTS?”
(Hebrews 3:7-19)
The Holy Spirit says! 2 Peter 1:20-21
God speaks and is still speaking!
(Wilderness days/David’s day/Hebrews day/Today)
When is “Today”? 2 Corinthians 6:1-2
Listening to God’s voice is a c___________________.
Obeying God’s voice is a c_____________________.
Having a hard heart is also a c__________________.
THE INVITATION: See to it!
THE INSTRUCTION: E______________ one another D_____________.
Sin is d____________________. (Trickery)
Hebrews 10:35-39
The proof that I am saved is if I c______________ in Christ.
Hebrews 10:19-31 John 8:31
THE ISSUE: B_____________ OR UN________________?
Proverbs 29:1 Jude 5
UNBELIEF IS FATAL!
CAN YOU TRUST THE LIVING GOD? (verse 12)
How many warnings are in the Bible?
Why does God warn us so many times?
Ezekiel 33:11 2 Peter 3:9 1 Corinthians 10:1-12
Here, a warning from Israel’s history (Quote from Psalm 95:7-11)
The Holy Spirit says! 2 Peter 1:20-21
God speaks and is still speaking!
(Wilderness days/David’s day/Hebrews day/Today)
When is “Today”? 2 Corinthians 6:1-2
How do you “hear his voice”?
How do you “harden your heart”?
Listening to God’s voice is a c___________________.
Obeying God’s voice is a c_____________________.
Having a hard heart is also a c__________________.
Rebellion/Testing Who rebelled? Who tested whom?
Exodus 17:1-2, 7 Luke 16:31
Angry – not just unhappy, or disappointed – BUT __________ ANGRY!
The “unpardonable sin”? UN____________________. (See 3:19)
The punishment for unbelief? Numbers 14:20-31
For us?
“BETTER THAN MOSES?
(Hebrews 3:1-6)
JESUS CHRIST IS BETTER AND GREATER! WHY?
HIS OFFICE/POSITION Apostle- High Priest –
HIS WORK
Moses and Jesus were both f_______ in God’s house. (Numbers 12:7-8)
The “House” means ________________, not a ____________.
“Steward” is one who is a ____________, dispenses the goods of the owner.
1 Corinthians 4:2
Moses’ house was ___________ – Jesus’ house is the ______________.
Moses’ house was ___________ – Jesus’ house is _________________.
Ephesians 2:19 1 Peter 2:4-5 John 17:4
Moses was ________ of the house – Jesus __________ the house.
HIS PERSON
“Servant” – “Son” –
TO ACCEPT M_________ IS TO ACCEPT J________.
Hebrews 10:1 John 5:45-49 Ephesians 2:19-22 1 Timothy 3:14-15
WHO IS A TRUE BELIEVER? WHO IS IN THE HOUSE?
“Hold on” means to: 1 John 2:19 John 8:31-32
TWO THINGS TO GET:
“BETTER THAN MOSES?“
(Hebrews 3:1-6)
Heroes? Bible Heroes?
Moses! How great was he? Why?
JESUS CHRIST IS BETTER AND GREATER! WHY?
HIS OFFICE/POSITION
“Holy Brothers” “Partakers”
Hebrews 2:11; 11:16; 12:22 Philippians 3:14, 20
“Fix your eyes” means to ___________________________.
Hebrews 12:1-3
“Apostle” means”: ________________________
Another word for “apostle” is “A_______________ .” Who:
Jesus was s______ by God.
(John 12:49; 8:28, 38)
“High Priest” is a M________ , between m_____ and G_____.
(Represents God to man and man to God)
“Confess” means to say the s_______ , or “same” plus “word.”
AGREE/DISAGREE?