The e-book Hebrews was written for readers who knew the historical past of God’s involvement along with his folks very effectively. They knew the Previous Testomony and have been acquainted with the customs.
In addition they in all probability knew what function the excessive priest performed in that point. The creator desires to use the picture of the excessive priest to refer to what Jesus got here to do right here on earth. Nonetheless, as a result of the creator worries that the readers will now not bear in mind what the excessive priest’s function was, he rapidly summarises what the excessive clergymen used to do.
Let’s learn it collectively:
1Each excessive priest chosen to characterize women and men earlier than God and supply sacrifices for his or her sins ought to have the option to deal gently with their failings…
The excessive priest had an necessary job. He principally acted as a cushion between God and the folks. He had to kneel down earlier than God for the incorrect issues that the Israelites had completed. He had to beg God not to punish the Israelites for the incorrect issues they’d completed.
2… since he is aware of what it is like from his personal expertise.
However the excessive priest additionally understood what the Israelites have been going by. He could not decide and reprimand them, as a result of he additionally had toes of clay. He too slipped and fell. He knew how tough it was to stay upright when the winds of temptation have been blowing so strongly.
3However that additionally implies that he has to supply sacrifices for his personal sins in addition to the peoples’.
I actually perceive what that is all about too. I understand how a lot I wrestle. I do know what silly selections I’ve made. The film of my life additionally performs out repeatedly in entrance of my eyes, displaying the locations the place I’ve fallen on my face. I see my sin and it makes me really feel dangerous.
After which I’m wondering how God can appoint me to clarify his Phrase to others.
I’ve learnt an necessary lesson from the preacher, Rick Warren. Each single time earlier than he begins preaching, he prays: “Father, forgive the sins of your preacher of your Phrase”. I pray this too, as a result of I do know my baggage.
Many use this as an excuse. Lord, do You know the way a lot incorrect I’ve completed in my life? I am unable to open my mouth.
However I’ve acquired information for you. Like God used the sinful excessive priest, like He makes use of sinful preachers, He desires to use you to be a light-weight in the dead of night world.
At work, at residence, in a hospital mattress, on the farm or on the road, be God’s mild in your individual method. God makes use of crooked sticks to hit straight.
Scripture
Hebrews 5:1-6
Reflection
How a lot sin have you ever collected?
Do you suppose God desires to use you?
The place does God need to use you?
Prayer
Father, I sin a lot. I am shocked You need to use me. However I am keen. Please give me the power and knowledge to make a distinction the place You name me to achieve this and to be Your mild within the darkness. In Jesus’ Title, amen.
