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" ut this man, after he had offered one translation gives “to perpetuity” – He would

never have to repeat the work because His
sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on
Bthe right hand of God; from hence- sacrifice had an eternal value. Those who
forth expecting till his enemies be made came to God for cleansing were purified
his footstool. For by one offering he hath forever.
perfected forever them that are sanctified” Consider His unassailable position. The
(Heb 10:12-14 KJV). writer was aware of failure and, on occasion,
Recognizing the inefficacy of the Old Testa- departure in the lives of the priests appointed
ment priesthood and sacrifices, the author to serve for the people of Israel. They were not
brimmed with enthusiasm as he wrote of the permitted to continue in their priestly function
divine provision. First, he wished to present because of their errancy. He also knew that
a unique Person. He understood the need of there were times when the priesthood had
Aaron’s priesthood to sustain and support been forcibly terminated. He had no such
the people of Israel in the circumstances fears concerning this High Priest. He is “holy,
of their spiritual pathway. Unfortunately, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners,
men who had earlier undertaken these and made higher than the heavens” (7:26
roles had failed in their service for God and KJV). The Scriptures also say that Christ was
His people. It thrilled his soul to introduce manifested both to take away our sins and
the contrast – “but this man” – Christ Jesus. destroy the works of the devil. In Him is no
Without question, the One who created and
sustained the entire universe would be able sin. The believers rejoiced that God had raised
to uphold and preserve His people. This Man Christ from the dead and set Him at His right
is unequalled in every realm. hand, far above all principality and power.
This Man enjoys an unchanging prospect.
Then the writer moved on to the unfailing
provision – “after he had offered one sacri- Over three thousand years ago, God stated
fice for sins.” What a tremendous contrast that He had set His King upon His holy hill
between this Priest, with the value of His of Zion. This statement was repeated by the
sacrifice, and the OT priests and sacrifices! Psalmist, quoted a thousand years later in the
The shortcomings of the earlier service and Gospels, and reiterated by the writer to the
sacrifices were unmistakable. The sacrifices Hebrews. The entire creation, both heaven
offered, whether for the need of individuals and earth, eagerly awaits the fulfillment of this
or the nation, could never take away sins and promise. The God who cannot lie and who will
convey the consciousness of forgiveness. never disappoint His people will unfailingly
They provided a temporary covering for keep His Word. If you are without the Savior,
sin, but, in reality, a sacrifice was needed for dear friend, this can be the day of salvation
every sin that was committed! The work of for you. He has made a full and complete
the mediating priest never ended. But notice provision for your spiritual need and is able
the contrast: this Man, after He had offered to save to the uttermost all who come to God
one sacrifice for sins, sat down. Newberry’s by Him. Why not trust Him now?