The Priesthood and Advocacy of Christ

His Present Services for the Believer Contrasted
Priesthood
1. His Priesthood is for a time of need (our temptations and infirmities: Heb. 4:15,16).
2. His High Priestly intercession is that we might behave well (Luke 22:32).
3. His Priesthood is to keep the believer from failing (Heb. 7:25).
4. He is a High Priest with God (Heb. 2:17; Heb. 7:25).
5. As a Priest He sympathizes with our weaknesses and infirmities (Heb. 2:17, 18; 4:15,16).
6. As a Priest it is His life on high that saves the believer from falling into sin (Rom. 5:10; Heb. 7:25).
7. In connection with His Priesthood, His service is referred to as "Merciful and Faithful" (Heb. 2:17).
8. His work as a High Priest interceding for us is continuous ("ever liveth to make intercession": Heb. 7:25).
9. In time of temptation and trial we go to Him as our High Priest to find help (Heb. 7:25).
10. Because of His work as a High Priest, the believer can come boldly to the throne of grace to find mercy and grace to help (Heb. 4:15, 16).