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Hebrews 5 · Grade 4

A Priest Forever

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A high priest stands between people and God. He offers gifts and sacrifices for sins. Because he is weak himself, he can deal gently with those who are ignorant and going astray. And nobody takes this honor on himself, but he is called by God, just like Aaron was.

Christ fits this pattern perfectly. He did not glorify himself. God declared, You are my Son. Today I have become your father. God also said, You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek. In the days of his earthly life, Jesus prayed with strong crying and tears, and he was heard because of his godly fear. Though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered.

Then the letter pauses. There is more to say about Melchizedek, but the readers have become dull of hearing. They should be teachers by now, but they still need milk. But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.

Show What You Know

  1. What does a high priest do?

  2. Why can a high priest deal gently with others?

  3. Whose order is Jesus a priest after?

  4. How do people become full grown according to verse 14?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

priestfoodGodmilk
  1. A high stands between people and God.
  2. And nobody takes this honor on himself, but he is called by , just like Aaron was.
  3. They should be teachers by now, but they still need .
  4. But solid is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.

Think About It

  1. Why is it comforting that Jesus prayed with tears and was heard?

  2. What helps someone grow from milk to solid food in their faith?

Memory Verse

“Nobody takes this honor on himself, but he is called by God, just like Aaron was.”

Hebrews 5:4 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why does Hebrews compare Jesus to an Old Testament priest?
  • What does dull of hearing mean?

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