Priestly Perfection

What makes a person fit to stand before a holy God? Can religious rituals, good works, church membership, or human effort give us access to God’s presence?In Hebrews 7:11–19, Pastor James O'Dell discuses why the Old Covenant priesthood could never accomplish what sinners truly need. The Levitical priests, sacrifices, and law could reveal sin, but they could not remove it. They could point forward to salvation, but they could not provide it.This passage introduces us to Jesus Christ, our eternal High Priest after the order of Melchizedek. Unlike the priests of the Old Covenant, Jesus possesses an indestructible life, offers a perfect sacrifice, and provides complete access to God for all who trust in Him. Through Christ alone, sinners are forgiven, clothed in righteousness, and invited to draw near to the throne of grace with confidence.Join us as we continue our study through Hebrews and see why Jesus is the better priest, the better hope, and the only way to God.