Music for 8/21
Over the next 6 weeks we will singing songs that teach us about different aspects of who Jesus is and what he has done for us. This week, we will be singing about Jesus as our High Priest. In the Old Testament, it was the role of the priest to stand between the people and God, both literally and spiritually. God's glorious presence resided in the midst of Israel, in the innermost room of the temple. The high priest could only enter once a year, and only when he had purified himself in order to make a sacrifice for the sins of the nation. So while the temple clearly displayed God's desire to be near to his people, it also showed the distance sin has created. The high priest's role was to help close that gap, but he could do little because he himself was sinful.
Then came Jesus. The writer of Hebrews says that he is the High Priest we need. He became a man, so that he can sympathize with our weaknesses, and know the struggles of this sin cursed earth. And yet, because he never sinned, he has full access to God; not once a year, but in constant fellowship; not into a temple made by men, but into the very presence of God; not because of a bull or goat sacrifice, but by the sacrifice of his own life. Jesus as our High Priest has brought us back into fellowship with God and we will sing and celebrate him this Sunday.
Before The Throne Of God Above- Sojourn
Complete In Thee
In Christ Alone- Keith and Kristyn Getty
Also, don't forget to read Luke 15 in preparation for the message on the lost coin, sheep, and sons.
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