“For we have not an High Priest which cannot be touched with the feelings of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:15.
‘Our great High Priest remembers all the words by which He has encouraged us to trust. He is ever mindful of His covenant. All who seek of Him shall find. All who knock will have the door opened to them. The excuse will not be made, Trouble Me not; the door is closed; I do not wish to open it. Never will one be told, I cannot help you.’ Christ’s Object Lessons, page 148.
‘When we come to Him confessing our unworthiness and sin, He has pledged Himself to give heed to our cry. The honour of His throne is staked for the fulfilment of His word unto us. Like Aaron, who symbolised Christ, our Saviour bears the names of all His people on His heart.’ Christ’s Object Lessons, page 148.
‘The correct understanding of the ministration in the heavenly sanctuary is the foundation of our faith. The earthly sanctuary was built by Moses according to the pattern shown him in the mount. It was “a figure for the time then present … Christ, our great High Priest, is “a minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.” Hebrews 9:9, 23; 8:2.’ Counsels for the Church, page 347.
‘Our faith in reference to the messages of the first, second, and third angels was correct. The great waymarks we have passed are immovable. Although the hosts of hell may try to tear them from their foundation, and triumph in the thought that they have succeeded, yet they do not succeed. These pillars of truth stand firm as the eternal hills, unmoved by all the efforts of men, combined with those of Satan and his host. We can learn much, and should be constantly searching the Scriptures to see if these things are so. God’s people are now to have their eyes fixed on the heavenly sanctuary, where the final ministration of our great High Priest in the work of the judgement is going forward, where He is interceding for His people.’ Evangelism, page 223.
“And being made perfect, He became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey Him.” Hebrews 5:9. “Wherefore in all things it behoved [it was essential for] Him to be made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succour [help] them that are tempted.” Hebrews 2:17-18.
COMPILER’S NOTE: Many ask: ‘What is Jesus doing now?’ The Bible describes the work of Jesus, the preparation He made to undertake His work as High Priest, what He is doing in heaven now, and how it will be completed. The Sabbath School Lessons this quarter will consider these aspects of Christ’s ministry and more.