Page "Threefold office" Paragraph 16

Christ, whom believers draw near to in confidence, offered Himself as the sacrifice to humanity as High Priest ().

Old Testament priests declared the will of God, gave the covenant of blessing, and directed the processing of sacrifices.

The priest represented humankind before God.

While humankind took the office of priesthood in their weakness, Jesus holds the position with an indestructible power that overcomes the weakness of humanity as described throughout the book of Hebrews.

As High Priest, Christ became one with humanity in human weakness, offered prayers to God, chose obedience through suffering, and sympathized with the struggles of humanity.