Sermon Outline:

Big Idea: We need Jesus Christ as our perfect and eternal High Priest, who alone effectively intercedes for us and secures our eternal salvation.

1. The Necessity of Christ’s Perfect Priesthood (11–14)
2. The Superiority of Christ’s New Covenant (15–22)
3. The Permanence of Christ’s Saving Work (23–28)

Bible Fellowship Group Study Questions:

1. Pastor Anton explained that the Levitical priesthood, though ordained by God, could not bring about the perfection we ultimately need. How does the author of Hebrews demonstrate that a change in priesthood —and therefore a change in the law—was necessary?
2. In verses 15–22, Pastor Anton highlighted the superiority of Christ's priesthood by pointing to its foundation in the power of an indestructible life. How does this priesthood, grounded in the resurrection, contrast with the old order dependent on lineage?
3. Pastor Anton drew our attention to verses 23–28 to show that Christ’s saving work is permanent because His priesthood is permanent. What does it mean that Jesus “always lives to make intercession” for us, and how is this different from the role of previous priests?
4. Pastor Anton reminded us that even religious performance can be a form of unbelief if we trust it instead of Christ. In what ways are you tempted to rely on your own efforts, rituals, or moral behavior to feel acceptable before God?
5. If Jesus is your eternal High Priest, what would it look like for you to stop “re-earning” forgiveness and instead rest in His finished work? Where do you need to actively trust that He is enough?
6. Pastor Anton spoke of Jesus interceding for us even now. What burden or sin do you tend to hide or manage on your own rather than bringing it to the One who intercedes on your behalf?
7. When you feel distant from God, what lies are you believing about your access to Him? How would believing in Christ’s ongoing intercession reshape how you approach Him in those moments?
8. Reflect on the statement, “Jesus saves to the uttermost.” What area of your life feels like it’s beyond the reach of Christ’s intercession? How might the Spirit be inviting you to bring that place into the light of His priestly care today?