Hebrews 4-6: Only the Great High Priest

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.  Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. - Heb. 4: 15-16 NIV

Part of the continuing mystery of the gospel is this, Jesus was man just like we are, yet he was God's son.  As such, he can approach God's throne of grace on our behalf, not just as our intercessor, but as one who has been there as well.  He can approach his father and petition for forgiveness for our sins precisely because he knows the level of temptation that caused to us to succumb to the particular sin that grasped us. The angels could not do this for us, only the son of man, only the great High Priest could act on our behalf.

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