Let us then approach God’s throne . . . with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us. Hebrews 4:16
The writer of Hebrews points out that a high priest was selected from among the Israelites, specifically one of Aaron’s descendants, and appointed as the go-between representing the people before God. He alone could enter the Most Holy Place in the temple once a year “to offer gifts and sacrifice” to atone for his and the people’s sins (5:1), for he too was a mortal man.
Then Christ came, our great and perfect high priest. When He died, the veil in the temple was torn and the barrier that existed between God and humanity was removed (Matthew 27:51).
Because our loving Redeemer has reconciled us to His Father, we can freely pray to God (Hebrews 4:16).
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