Prayer is our approach to God / Hebrews 5 Bible Study
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Chapter 5 of Hebrews stresses both Christ's divine appointment and His humanity. The writer uses two Old Testament verses to show Christ's divine appointment. At the time this book was written, the Romans selected the high priest in Jerusalem. In the Old Testament, however, God chose Aaron, and only Aaron's descendants could be high priests. Christ, like Aaron, was chosen and called by God.
Released on 8 Oct 2023
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