Christ Jesus humbled Himself and became obedient
to the point of death — even death on a Cross.
Therefore God also highly exalted Him and gave Him
the name that is above every name!
–Philippians 2:8-9 Image Courtesy: Fr. John Lewis
Jesus the Great High Priest
We have a Great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
In the days of the flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications with loud cries and tears, to the One who was able to save Him from death and He was heard because of His reverent submission. Although He was a Son, He learned obedience through what He suffered and having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him. –Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
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