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Our High Priest Christ in the Old Testament Ceremonies Series: Lecture Three

This article looks at Exodus 28 and Leviticus 16 to discuss the typology of the Old Testament high priest as foreshadowing the work of Christ. The article gives attention to the designation of the high priest, his dress (the ephod, breastplate, mitre), and his deeds (atonement, so described in Leviticus 16).

Christ’s High Priestly Blessing

From Luke 24:50-51, this article shows how when Christ ascended to heaven and offered the priestly blessing to his disciples, he fulfilled the high priest’s duty of blessing God’s people.

The Triple Cure - Jesus as Priest

This article is the second in a trilogy looking at the offices of Christ - Prophet, Priest and King. These three offices express the work and person of Jesus Christ, and are essential to the cure of mankind's problem. The author focuses here on the work of Christ as Priest.

The Resurrected Body of Christ: John 20:27 and Hebrews 2:10

Looking at the glorified body of Christ descrdibed in John 20:27 in relationship to Hebrews 2:10, this article shows that Jesus's glorified body has scars and wounds on it. This is crucial in order to show the permanence of the priesthood of Christ. Christ's glorified body reassures us that just as Christ's sufferings were and are eternally purposeful, so are ours; scars and wounds are not contrary to perfection.

Christ Our Priest

In this article the author discusses Christ as our priest. He looks at the sacrifice of Christ, the intercession of Christ, and the Christian's task as a priest.

Someone is Praying for Us

This article is about Jesus Christ as priest and his work of intercession. The author looks at atonement and intercession, having access to the Father in our prayers, the perseverance of the believers, and praying in the Name of Jesus. The author also discusses John 16:26.

Ten Things You Should Know about the Heavenly Intercession of Jesus Christ

What is the intercession of Christ all about? Here are ten things you should know about the matter.

Christ Our High P-R-I-E-S-T Remembering Christ’s Work on the Cross

Christians should never give in to unbelief and doubt. By looking at the meaning of the priesthood of Christ, this article gives six pointers to embracing the truth that Christ is our High Priest and that what he did should shape our life.

Prayer in the Life of Jesus

This article considers the prayer life of Jesus, taking its starting point from Mark 6:45-46. It considers where he prayed, with whom he prayed, and when he prayed, all the while outlining the significance for us as well.

The Basis for the Diaconate: Christ Our Merciful High Priest

The truth that Christ is our merciful High Priest is the basis for the diaconate. This article shows that Christ continues his high-priestly work through the office of deacons.

Christ’s Glory as Our Only High Priest

Christ is our holy high priest—he offered himself, his offering was complete, he is the Mediator, and in him we can approach the Father. In his priesthood, Christ reveals his glory.

Christ's Glory: Pictured by the Old Testament High Priest

Looking at the role of the high priest from the Old Testament, this article shows how Christ was pictured in this role, and encourages Christians to draw near to God under the High Priest, Christ Jesus.

The Priesthood of All Believers

The priesthood of all believers is a teaching that is taught in the Bible, rooted in the priesthood of Christ. This article shows that recovering this teaching is crucial to the health of the church. It shows the privileges and responsibilities of being priests.

The Intercessory Work of Christ

Through Christ's intercession, believers are made right with God. Christ's intercession is His priestly work as our Mediator. This article discusses the nature, purpose, and application of Christ's intercessory work.

The Offices of Christ - Priest

This is the second article in a trilogy looking at the offices of Christ. This article focuses on the Priesthood of Christ, looking at the priestly office in the Old Testament. Christ is the Priest through His death, holiness, and compassion.

Christ – Our Only High Priest

This article is about Jesus Christ as our mediator and his office as high priest.

Hebrews 4:14-5:10 - Jesus Has All Of the Older Functions Plus Brilliant New Ones

Three Ways Jesus’ Priestly Work Destroys Soul-Fatigue

The priesthood of Christ is the cure to soul-fatigue. Looking at Hebrews 4:14-16 this article explains how Jesus as the High Priest cures soul-fatigue.

The Sin-Bearing, Curse-Removing Second Adam (Part 1)

This article shows how Jesus Christ became the representative curse for us: all of the curses that God placed on Adam were taken by the second Adam, so that those who believe in him might receive all the spiritual and eternal blessings of God. The article shows the relationship between the Lord Jesus and the curse of the covenant in Paradise.

A Priest Forever: Christ and the Melchizedekian Priesthood

This article explores the description of Jesus in the epistle to the Hebrews in terms of the priesthood, as a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek. This office is thus also described as an integral part of the redemptive work of Christ.

The Heavenly Priestly Activity of Christ

Jesus Christ continues in heaven in his priestly office. This article explains this office of Jesus Christ. The author speaks of this high priestly ministry of Christ in terms of his sympathy and his intercessory role on behalf of believers.

The Priest as the Redeemed Man: A Biblical-Theological Study of the Priesthood

What is the significance of the priesthood of Christ? This paper unfolds the theme of priesthood in Scripture through a number of exegetical studies, on Exodus 19:5-6, Exodus 28, Isaiah 62, Luke 3:21-22, etc.

The Eschatological Value of Christ's Heavenly Priesthood in the Theology of Geerhardus Vos

This article looks at the work of Jesus Christ as our High Priest in heaven, and what this means for the fulfillment of God's work and the perseverance of believers. The author specifically discusses the work of Geerhardus Vos on the book of Hebrews in relation to this.