The Dignity And Honor Of The High Priest

The Dignity And Honor Of The High Priest Exodus 28.1-21 Dignity= glory, honour,, abundance Honor= beauty, splendour, glory The High Priest was to have these things on the sacred garment. His clothing spoke of spiritual things, things of Heaven and Earth. They foreshadowed Jesus. Photo of High Priest Jesus has become our Great High Priest. Hebrews 8.1 Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, Who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, 2 and Who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set up by the LORD, not by a mere human being. 3 Every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, and so it was necessary for this one also to have something to offer. 4 If He were on earth, He would not be a priest, for there are already priests who offer the gifts prescribed by the law. 5 They serve at a sanctuary that is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.” 6 But in fact the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which He is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new covenant is established on better promises. The dignity of Jesus is seen in His humble life, His loving treatment of all people, and His Divine Authority. He showed honor and worth to the broken and the poor, the defiled and demon possessed, defining true Majesty through service rather than earthly power. Rather He had power over disease, demons and death. Being the High Priest was an honor to a chosen few. It was also a very humbling experience. Colossians 2.17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. Jesus as our Great High Priest is an honor that is His alone. We honor Him. He experienced humility beyond measure. * The High Priest Carried the people on His heart and Shouldered Their Burdens. We see this in the onyx stones and the breastplate. vs.9-12, 15-21 He was available during the day in the Temple Courts to listen to the people’s requests. He would walk through the courts of the Temple. His residence was in sight of the temple. The High Priest carried out some duties of the shepherd/pastor. A shepherd who does not carry the people on his heart and shoulder their burdens is not a true shepherd. For this is part of shepherd’s work. Jesus is the Good Shepherd, the Great Shepherd of the sheep. He is our Great High Priest. He is King of kings and LORD of lords. He is the Chief Shepherd. I Peter 5.1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. The Priestly work of sacrifice and being a mediator has been done and is being done by Jesus, our Great High Priest. The Sacrifice of Himself was a one time act. The bearing of our burdens is ongoing until we all get to Heaven. Christ Jesus Who died—more than that, Who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Romans 8.34 * The High Priest’s Garments Spoke Of His Work Beautiful Stained with oil. He was anointed with very special scented olive oil. This was to show he was set apart for the people. God’s hand was upon Him. Roman’s 8. 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And He Who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. The High Priest would do his best to help the people. Coach and Miss Adler Jesus Hebrews 4. 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest Who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have One who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet He did not sin. 16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. He serves as the ultimate mediator who bridges the gap between a holy God and humanity Stained with blood The blood of sacrifices he made would be all over his garments. This was from the blood of animals. Hebrews 9. 11 But when Christ came as High Priest of the good things that are now already here, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands,that is to say, is not a part of this creation. 12 He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption. 13 The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. 14 How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, Who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciencesfrom acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God! Think of the Humility of Jesus: Philippians 2. 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God,
    did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage; 7 rather, He made himself nothing
    by taking the very nature of a servant,
    being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man,
    He humbled Himself
    by becoming obedient to death—
        even death on a cross! 9 Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place
    and gave Him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow,
    in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
    to the glory of God the Father. He continues His High Priestly role today. He hears our sins and forgives them. He bears our burdens. He heals our diseases. He listens to us all the time. He is the Beautiful Savior Hymn #240 Fairest LORD Jesus