Bible verses about Christ, the High Priest
(From Torrey's Topical Textbook)
- Appointed and called by God
Hebrews 3:1,2; 5:4,5- After the order of Melchizedek
Psalms 110:4; Hebrews 5:6; 6:20; 7:15,17- Superior to Aaron and the Levitical priests
Hebrews 7:11,16,22; 8:1,2,6- Consecrated with an oath
Hebrews 7:20,21- Has an unchangeable priesthood
Hebrews 7:23,28- Is of unblemished purity
Hebrews 7:26,28- Faithful
Hebrews 3:2- Needed no sacrifice for himself
Hebrews 7:27- Offered himself a sacrifice
Hebrews 9:14,26- His sacrifice superior to all others
Hebrews 9:13,14,23- Offered sacrifice but once
Hebrews 7:27; 9:25,26- Made reconciliation
Hebrews 2:17- Obtained redemption for us
Hebrews 9:12- Entered into heaven
Hebrews 4:14; 10:12- Sympathises with those who are tempted
Hebrews 2:18; 4:15- Intercedes
Hebrews 7:25; 9:24- Blesses
Numbers 6:23-26; Acts 3:26- On his throne
Zechariah 6:13- Appointment of, and encouragement to steadfastness
Hebrews 4:14- Typified
- Melchizedek
Genesis 14:18-20
- Aaron, &c
Exodus 40:12-15