What is the priesthood of Christ?
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Jesus is our great High Priest — perfectly qualified, eternally living, mediating between God and people. He offered the perfect sacrifice (himself) once for all, and now intercedes for his people at the Father’s right hand.
Unlike OT priests who died and were replaced, Jesus "continues forever, holds his priesthood permanently" (Hebrews 7:24).
He is a different order of priest — after Melchizedek, not Aaron — combining priesthood and kingship in one person.
For us: we have full access to God through him. "Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace" (Hebrews 4:16).
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Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.