{"id":55733,"date":"2025-03-17T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/?p=55733"},"modified":"2025-03-13T12:25:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T19:25:47","slug":"christ-our-priest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/christ-our-priest\/","title":{"rendered":"Christ Our Priest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever encountered a topic in the Bible that piqued your curiosity? If you\u2019re like me, then that happens almost every time you read the Bible. Having an interest in learning more about a topic is not enough, though. We need to know how we can learn more about it. We need a tool that will help satisfy our curiosity. There remains a need for a tool that shows us all the Bible says about the topics that interest us. That\u2019s where a tool like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/store\/product\/65484\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NIV Thompson Chain Reference Study Bible<\/a> can help us tremendously. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/store\/product\/65484\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NIV Thompson Chain Reference Study Bible<\/a> is an amazing tool that links over 100,000 Scripture references together under 8,000 topics. Let\u2019s put this tool to use and see what we can learn about the Christ our priest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Using the Thompson Chain Reference Study Bible<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a couple of different ways to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/store\/product\/65484\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NIV Thompson Chain Reference Study Bible<\/a>. There are two indexes (alphabetical and numerical) in the back of the resource that allow you to navigate to the topic you\u2019re studying. If you are simply starting with biblical text, however, then this tool will show you which topics are addressed in each verse. For example, if you\u2019re reading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Ps+110&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Psalm 110<\/a> and come to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Ps+110%3A4&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">verse 4,<\/a> \u201cThe Lord has sworn and will not change his mind: \u2018You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek,\u2019\u201d you see three topics addressed in this verse: <strong>God\u2019s Oaths, Priesthood of Christ,<\/strong> and <strong>Melchizedek.<\/strong> Each of these topics have a topic number assigned to it and a Scripture reference to the next primary verse in the chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we tap on the topic number to the <strong>Priesthood of Christ,<\/strong> then we see all the references and subtopics to the <strong>Priesthood of Christ.<\/strong> This is where we learn that the priesthood refers to \u201cthe office of man\u2019s representatives before God.\u201d Here are the rest of the verses and subtopics related to the <strong>Priesthood of Christ.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Priesthood of Christ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe LORD has sworn and will not change his mind: \u201cYou are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.\u2019\u201d <\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Ps+110%3A4&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Psalms 110:4<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIt is he who will build the temple of the LORD, and he will be clothed with majesty and will sit and rule on his throne. And he will be a priest on his throne. And there will be harmony between the two.\u201d <\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Zech+6%3A13&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zechariah 6:13<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cTherefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.\u201d <\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Heb+3%3A1&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hebrews 3:1<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cAnd was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek.\u201d <\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Heb+5%3A10&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hebrews 5:10<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cBut he became a priest with an oath when God said to him: \u201cThe Lord has sworn and will not change his mind: \u2018You are a priest forever.\u2019\u201d <\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Heb+7%3A21&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hebrews 7:21<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cBut when Christ came as high priest of the good things that are now already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands, that is to say, is not a part of this creation.\u201d <\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Heb+9%3A11&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hebrews 9:11<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cAnd since we have a great priest over the house of God,\u201d <\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Heb+10%3A21&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hebrews 10:21<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Human as well as divine Priest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cFor this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.\u201d <\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Heb+2%3A17&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hebrews 2:17<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Sympathetic Priest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cTherefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.\u201d <\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Heb+4%3A14&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hebrews 4:14<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Divinely Appointed Priest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIn the same way, Christ did not take on himself the glory of becoming a high priest. But God said to him, \u2018You are my Son; today I have become your Father.\u2019\u201d <\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Heb+5%3A5&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hebrews 5:5<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An Eternal Priest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWhere our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.\u201d <\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Heb+6%3A20&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hebrews 6:20<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Sinless Priest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cSuch a high priest truly meets our need\u2014one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens.\u201d <\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Heb+7%3A26&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hebrews 7:26<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An Exalted Priest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cNow the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,\u201d <\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Heb+8%3A1&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hebrews 8:1<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study with the NIV Thompson Chain Reference Study Bible<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1088\" src=\"http:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NIVThompsonChainRefrence65484Social.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NIVThompsonChainRefrence65484Social.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NIVThompsonChainRefrence65484Social-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NIVThompsonChainRefrence65484Social-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NIVThompsonChainRefrence65484Social-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NIVThompsonChainRefrence65484Social-1536x870.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s much more to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/store\/product\/65484\">NIV Thompson Chain Reference Study Bible<\/a> that makes this a comprehensive tool for studying Scripture. 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