Reformed Doctrine Daily Devotions

Today’s devotion comes from Hebrews 4:14-16.

 

“Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.  For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.  Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”  Hebrews 4:14-16.

 

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If someone has previously struggled with the same type of problem that we now face, we know that they are more likely to feel empathy and have sympathy for us.  We may be more willing to accept their encouragement, advice, and other help.  

 

Christ “has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.”  Verse 15.  Christ sympathizes with our weaknesses,  Verse 15.  Hopefully, those facts will make us more willing to accept Christ’s encouragement, advice, and other help. 

 

                              

Question 39:  Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be man?

Answer:  It was requisite that the Mediator should be man, that he might advance our nature, perform obedience to the law, suffer and make intercession for us in our nature, have a fellow feeling of our infirmities;  that we might receive the adoption of sons, and have comfort and access with boldness unto the throne of grace.

“Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.”  Hebrews 2:17.