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Let us, then, hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we have a great High Priest who has gone into the very presence of God—Jesus, the Son of God. --- Hebrews 4:14 GNT Christ is superior to the priests, and his priesthood. To the Jews, the high priest was the highest religious authority in the land. He alone entered the Most Holy Place in the Temple once a year to make atonement for the sins of the whole nation (Leviticus 16). Like the high priest, Jesus mediates between God and us. As humanity’s representative, he intercedes for us before God. As God’s representative, he assures us of God’s forgiveness. Jesus has more authority than the Jewish high priests because he is truly God and truly man. Unlike the high priest, who could go before God only once a year, Christ is always at God’s right hand, interceding for us. He is always available to hear us when we pray. --- Life Application Study Bible notes PRAYER Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for the great privilege to obtain mercy and find grace in You. Please keep me ever mindful of this amazing privilege. As You long to spend time with me, I sincerely desire to pray to You first, often and always. Open my ears to hear Your voice. Purify my heart to pray for Your will. Discipline me to make prayer a priority in my life. I will humble myself and keep listening to You and keep trusting You. In Jesus’ name, Amen