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His victory is our victory

I’ve just spent a semester immersed in the letter to the Hebrews, which opened my eyes to the pastor’s heart for his congregation and his desire for them to acknowledge the victory that comes from Jesus being our merciful and faithful high priest.

It’s a longing that echoes through all generations of saints as we desire to grow in our faith in Jesus. Hebrews powerfully uses the Old Testament to compare and contrast the Levitical sacrificial system with the sacrifice of Jesus. The old system called for the high priest to offer repeated sacrifices, and they only cleansed the Israelites externally. Yet Jesus’ sacrifice was once for all and cleanses the conscience of all who believe in Him.

Jesus humbled Himself as a man, was obedient to death on a cross for our sins, was resurrected and is now seated at the right hand of the Father, interceding for those He has created.

With Jesus as both our sacrifice (the lamb) and sacrificer (the high priest), we therefore share in His victory and as a result can ‘approach God’s throne of grace with confidence’ (Hebrews 4:16).

We have much to be grateful for!

Written by BREE BOND