Our Sympathetic High Priest: Confident Access to God's Throne
The believer's confidence rests not in personal strength but in a Great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, understands our weakness, and grants access to the throne of grace.
Hebrews 4:14-16 (BSB)
14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.
15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.
16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
What is the big idea of Hebrews 4:14-16?
The believer's confidence rests not in personal strength but in a Great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, understands our weakness, and grants access to the throne of grace.
How does Hebrews 4:14-16 point to Christ?
Through the sinless High Priest who suffered and reigns, believers have bold access to mercy and grace. The throne is no longer distant; it is approachable through Christ.
Authorial Intent
To encourage believers to persevere and draw near confidently because Jesus is their exalted and sympathetic High Priest.
Chapter: Hebrews 4
Enter God's Rest and Draw Near to the Great High Priest
God's promised rest still stands, so believers must respond to his living word with persevering faith and draw near through Jesus, the sympathetic great high priest.