Sermon Outlines

By Frederick F. Schwindt, Evangelist

CHRIST OUR HIGH PRIEST

1. Messiah, Christ, the Anointed One: John 1:41; 4:25; Dan. 9:25
2. Jesus: Matt. 1:21; Acts 4:12
3. Mediator, Advocate, Intercessor: 1 Tim. 2:5; 1 John 2:1; Isa. 59:16
4. Apostle, Messenger: Heb. 3:1; Isa. 42:19
5. Prophet like unto Moses: Deut. 18:15; John 1:21
6. High Priest after the order of Melchizedek: Heb. 5:10

1. Includes all that the aforementioned names stand for; his office is all inclusive by reason of his relationship to the plan of redemption:
   1. He represents the human race - Rom. 5:16-19; Heb. 2:14-16; he took upon him the nature of the seed of Abraham and thereby tied himself forever to humanity. When he ascended up to heaven, he took humanity to heaven with him.
   2. He is both our passover Lamb and our High Priest. When he approaches God in our behalf, he offers his blood as the means to atone for our sins and pleads our case - Heb. 7:24-26; 9:25, 26; 2 Cor. 5:20, 21; 1 John 2:1-3
   3. He confesses us before God as trophies of his sacrifice - Matt. 10:32; Luke 12:8
2. The ministry of our High Priest concerns itself with:
   1. Making peace between us and God - Rom. 5:1-6; Eph. 2:11-16
   2. Opening the way to come to God in prayer by Jesus Christ our Lord - Heb. 4:16; 1 John 2:1-3; 1 Tim. 2:5
   3. Making the gift of the Holy Ghost possible to the believers - John 16:7-13

1. We have already indicated that his office includes:
   1. A sacrifice - a Lamb without any blemish - Heb. 9:26; 10:12
   2. Mediation in our behalf - Heb. 4:14; 1 Tim. 2:5
2. He possesses five essentials which qualify him for the office of the High Priest:
   1. He is a priest after the order of Melchizedek, an eternal priesthood - Heb. 5:10; 7:2, 3
   2. He is the Author of our salvation - Heb. 2:10; 5:9; 10:14
   3. He passed through the experience of the children of men, was tempted in all points as we are, yet without sin - Heb. 2:18; 4:15; Isa. 63:9
   4. He understands our difficulties and sympathizes with all who are tempted. This is one qualification necessary for a high priest to represent us before God.
   5. His ministry and His sacrifice have been accepted by the Father. That is the very heart of the great atonement. Upon presenting Himself and His sacrifice unto the Father, He and the sacrifice were accepted and the Holy Spirit was given as the pledge of that acceptance - John 16:7-13; 20:17
3. In view of our great High Priest, our Elder Brother, and His accepted sacrifice in our behalf:
   1. Let us lay aside every sin and faithfully run the race that is set before us - Heb. 12:1-8
   2. Let us come boldly unto the throne of grace praying Abba Father - Heb. 4:14-16; Rom. 8:15
   3. Let us draw nigh unto the Father by Jesus Christ, our High Priest, to receive grace in time of need - Heb. 4:16
   4. Is this the picture you get from the study of our subject?