Promised One | Week 3

This week, Pastor Alex dives deep into the profound theme of Jesus as our Great High Priest. We trace humanity's ancient problem—the universal separation caused by sin—and contrast it with the temporary covering offered by the Old Testament sacrificial system. Discover why Jesus’s perfect and final sacrifice secured eternal redemption for all of us. This essential spiritual guidance explains the new covenant that cleanses our consciences, restores us to the presence of God, and shapes the way we approach life and faith. Learn how to stop settling for simply knowing of God and start being with Him. In this message, you will learn: - Understand Humanity's Deepest Need: Grasp why sin is a fundamental problem that separates us from God's presence, impacting every relationship in our lives. - Grasp the Perfection of Jesus's Sacrifice: Discover why the Old Testament system was a temporary stop-gap and how Jesus, as our Great High Priest, made the once-for-all sacrifice for eternal redemption. - Experience Cleansed Conscience: Move beyond a temporary "covering" of sin to the complete "cleansing" of your conscience, allowing you to approach God boldly and receive His mercy and grace. - Live in the New Covenant: Explore what it means to be united with Christ in His death and resurrection, resulting in a new life that is both started and sustained by the gospel. - Reclaim God's Presence: Find out how Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection means you don't have to settle for just being around God, but can be with Him and know Him fully. Scripture References: Hebrews 1:1-3, Psalm 23:3-6, Romans 3, James 2:10, Hebrews 9, 1 Peter 3:18, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6, Hebrews 4:14-16, 1 Corinthians 11.