Old System — Priest had to make a sacrifice for himself first, because he’s fallible, too.
New System — Jesus was a perfect sacrifice; he never made a mistake.
Old System — Priest was mortal, so his viewpoint was confined to his lifespan, altitude, and number of people he knew.
New System — Jesus came from an all-knowing, immortal father. His perspective spans all of time, and he has a bird’s-eye view of all of earth.
Old System — Priest had to bring blood that didn’t belong to him. In fact, it was just the blood of an animal. That wasn’t enough to forgive everyone’s mistakes!
New System — Jesus brought his own blood, which has enough power to forgive anyone who seeks him.
Old System — Priest had to make sacrifices constantly, both on a regular schedule, and whenever someone brought a sin offering.
New System — Jesus made one sacrifice, which was and remains all we need.
Old System — Priest could only enter the most special place one time per year.
New System — Jesus lives to enter the father’s presence every single time we pray.
Old System — No sin could really be forgiven, and every sin required restitution.
New System — Our sins are completely forgiven, and Jesus keeps us pure with his own blood.
We might take this new system for granted, but our king Jesus is the most perfect high priest. We will live forever because of what he’s done (and continues to do) for us!
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