Heb 5:1-2 | MHM | STEP | The Priesthood of Christ. This section explains what it means to be a high priest, both in general and especially how it applies to Jesus Christ. The writer shows that the high priest must be chosen from among people, must offer gifts and sacrifices, and must be compassionate. He also explains how Jesus is the perfect High Priest, called by God, holy, and able to save all who obey him. v. 1 : Every high priest is chosen from among people. He must be human, one of us, so he can represent us before God. This shows that people have sinned and need a priest to come between them and God. God chose a priest so that everyone who comes through him is welcome.

‏ Hebrews 5:1-2

The Priesthood of Christ.

This section explains what it means to be a high priest, both in general and especially how it applies to Jesus Christ. The writer shows that the high priest must be chosen from among people, must offer gifts and sacrifices, and must be compassionate. He also explains how Jesus is the perfect High Priest, called by God, holy, and able to save all who obey him.

v. 1: Every high priest is chosen from among people. He must be human, one of us, so he can represent us before God. This shows that people have sinned and need a priest to come between them and God. God chose a priest so that everyone who comes through him is welcome.

v. 2: The high priest is appointed to serve people in things relating to God. He acts for the good of people and the glory of God. He stands between God and humans, just as Jesus does for us. We should only come to God through Christ.