Notes on the Job of High Priest.

The role of high priest is not a job that one takes for himself but rather one that is given. Hebrews 5:4 - 6 The position of the Aaronic high priest at the time of Christ on earth was in the hands of a family that bought the position. Obviously they were able to purchase control because it fit God's eternal plan.

Hebrews 7:21 makes it clear that Jesus was selected by God for the Priesthood in the Order of Melchisedec.

Hebrews Chapter 5 - Full Text

Hebrews Chapter 7 - Full Text

References in Scripture

Hebrews 5:4 - 6

Hebrews 7:21

Hebrews 5:4 - 6

4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.

5 So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee.

6 As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

Hebrews 7:21

21 (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)

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