Hebrews 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are… I. THE SEAT OF POWER. 1. A throne — the symbol of dominion — where God manifests His glory (Isaiah 6:1; Revelation 19:4; Matthew 6:13). 2. Power may be taken in two senses-authority and ability. Christ possesses both (Hebrews 8:1). 3. He has authority to pardon, to bestow the gift of sonship, to exercise supreme control (Matthew 9:6; John 1:12; John 17:2). 4. The secret of our power over evil lies in our being under Christ's control (Luke 7:8; Ecclesiastes 8:4). II. THE PLACE OF WORSHIP. 1. The distinction between the Cross and the throne. 2. The place of atonement and the place of worship (Exodus 25:22). 3. The provisions for worship in Christ. Access (Ephesians 2:18; Ephesians 3:12; Hebrews 10:19, 20). Pardon and acceptance (Hebrews 10:23). III. THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY. 1. TO meet our unworthiness. "Mercy." 2. To meet our insufficiency. "Grace." "My grace" — "for thee" (2 Corinthians 12:9). 3. A river proceeding out of the throne (Revelation 22:1). 4. The exhortation: "Let us come boldly." "Let us draw near" — "with a true heart" — "in full assurance of faith" (Hebrews 10:22). (E. H. Hopkins.) Parallel Verses KJV: For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. |
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