Heb 7:18-19 | MHM | STEP | v. 18 : In the old system, there were many priests because they died and had to be replaced. But Jesus is the only and eternal High Priest. His priesthood is unchangeable—he will never be replaced or leave his people without a priest. Because he lives forever, he can save completely all who come to God through him (Hebrews 7:25 ).

‏ Hebrews 7:18-19

v. 18: In the old system, there were many priests because they died and had to be replaced. But Jesus is the only and eternal High Priest. His priesthood is unchangeable—he will never be replaced or leave his people without a priest. Because he lives forever, he can save completely all who come to God through him (Hebrews 7:25 ^a).

v. 19: The Levitical priests were sinful and had to offer sacrifices for their own sins as well as for the people. But Jesus is perfectly holy, harmless, undefiled, and separate from sinners. He never needed to offer sacrifices for himself. He was exalted above the heavens and is completely pure and righteous (Hebrews 7:26-28 ^b). Only such a perfect High Priest could truly save and represent us before God.