A Greater Priest - Cottage Grove

Unlimited Access! In a season when we’re longing for the people, places and activities that we love, Jesus gives us exactly what we need by being “A Better Priest.” 1) How could sinful people be assured that they were on good terms with God, that His presence was there among them and that He was working for them and through them? A vital piece was the work of the priests! 2) The priests would bring sacrifices into the holy place on behalf of the people. These sacrifices would point to how God would bring justice for sin and create a way for us to be at one with Him. 3) Jesus is a greater priest because: a. He is not limited by death. He is speaking to the Father on our behalf always and forever. b. He gives us unlimited access to God. We can come into His presence again and again, knowing He is here with us and we will live forever with Him. c. He not only brought a sacrifice before God, He was the sacrifice before God. He laid down His life so we could be set right with God once and for all. 4) In challenging seasons like we’re in, we may long for what once was. But perhaps this is an opportunity to recognize that as good as those things were, they were limited. 5) Focus on something greater! No matter where you are or who you’re with, you can come into God’s presence right now. He is there with you and you will live forever with Him! 12.13.20 Message from Cottage Grove Pastor Nate Abrahamson