CHRIST’S PRIESTLY MINISTRY. Hebrews 5 Both the divine and human aspects of our Lord's nature are emphasized in this chapter as the immature Hebrew believers were reminded of the purpose and person of a high priest. The priests in Jerusalem at that time may have been political appointees, but regardless of how they came into the office of a priest, they were clearly not fulfilling what God intended. God chose Aaron and his descendants to be high priests for the nation of Israel. Christ, like Aaron, was "called of God" as the legitimate high priest. His priesthood surpasses that of Aaron because He was sinless, He is a priest forever, and He is the Son of God.
Hebrews 5