The Epistles to the Hebrews

Sess ion 3 Chr i st ’s Humi l iat ion and Exal tat ion  33

E. For the purpose of becoming a merciful and faithful High Priest in all things related to God

1. The necessity of Christ’s humiliation: “therefore in all things he had to be made like his brethren .”

2. As a human being, Christ qualified to be our Mediator to make intercession for us.

a. He shares our infirmities and identifies with our needs.

b. He qualifies to be the go-between for God and for us.

c. Perfectly suited for God and humankind

3. Christ makes propitiation : God is appeased through Christ’s ministry.

a. God’s demands are satisfied.

b. Our sins are perfectly atoned for.

4. Christ’s human sufferings and temptations equip him to represent humankind perfectly.

a. He himself has suffered.

b. He himself was tempted.

c. He therefore is able to aid those who are tempted!

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