10. Jesus the High Priest

Published on Dec 10, 2023

SERIES: 31 REASONS TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS

Hebrews 2:17-18
Therefore, in all things He hadÂ to be made likeÂ HisÂ brethren, that He might beÂ a merciful and faithful High Priest in thingsÂ pertainingÂ to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.Â For in that He Himself has suffered, beingÂ tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.

We celebrate Christmas because we celebrate Jesus

who became like us to become our High Priest
because if Jesus were not like us He could not be our High Priest, representing us before the Father and making atonement (propitiation) for our sins.
as our High Priest wears His wounds, as an eloquent testimony to His heart for us.

Lord Jesus, thank you for in your love choosing to become like me to represent me before the Father and for atoning my sin.
May my every action and word reflect my ever grateful heart to you, my High Priest.

Author

Preethi Alice Jacob

Preethi Jacob is the author of the yearlong devotional At the Potter’s Wheel, Day by Day. Her journey includes teaching a Bible Study Fellowship class, teaching and leading the Sunday School ministry in her church, leading Bible studies, besides counselling young women. She serves on the Global Mission Team of the United Bible Societies and lives in Bangalore, India with her husband and two young adult children.