High Priest Forever

The Kings of the Earth conspired to unseat the Messiah, but God instead resurrected him and exalted him to the Messianic Throne – Psalm 2:1-6. The Second Psalm is a key passage applied to Jesus in the New Testament, especially in the Book of Hebrews . When were its predictions fulfilled, and is the Messiah now reigning on David’s Throne, or is the world still waiting for his enthronement? What about the predicted “ revolt ” of the nations and the Kings of the Earth against the Son of God? - (Psalm 2:1-6)?

The Son achieved the “ Purification of Sins ” and qualified to “ sit at the right hand of the Majesty on High .” As the unique High Priest “ after the order of Melchizedek ,” he intercedes for his people in the presence of God. Moreover, he inherited a “ more distinguished name ” than even the angels, namely, “ Son .”

God has spoken His definitive word in His Son. All previous words given by the prophets were preparatory, promissory, and partial . The Letter to the Hebrews encourages us not to abandon Jesus when difficult times come. It does so by emphasizing the superiority of what God has done in His “ Son .” The Word “ spoken ” in Jesus is superior to the earlier revelations provided “ to the fathers in the prophets .” The Letter compares the Levitical system with its incomplete rituals to the “ better ” priesthood and “ once for all ” sacrifice of the “ Son ,” Jesus Christ.