Having encouraged, counseled, argued, and warned, our author returns to the subject of Christ’s priesthood in Hebrews 4:14-16.

Therefore, since we have a Great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. (continue trusting exclusively in Christ for salvation) 15 For (Because) we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. 16 Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

1. vs. 14 – We have a Great High Priest! No priest in the OT was described in this way. So, what makes Jesus the greatest of all Priests? Well, died, was buried, rose from the dead and has passed through the Heavens into the very presence of God where He intercedes on behalf of all who believe in Him. Further, He is Greater than any human priest because He is the God-Man, fully man and fully divine!

2. vs. 15 – Jesus is Great compared to earthly priests because He had no sin of His own to atone for. He lived a perfect life in thought, word, and deed thereby establishing His righteousness which qualified Him to be our Sacrificial Lamb, spotless, unblameable, and perfect in both in His living and dying. How does this affect my relationship with God?

3. We find the answer in vs. 16 – By faith in Christ’s life and death, we have unlimited access to God! We can come boldly into His presence by the blood and righteousness of Christ! We come as sons and daughters to find mercy and grace in time of need! Therefore, let us come, and keep on coming to the throne of Grace!