ABS 2013 Nov 22, Friday ADDITIONAL STUDY: “The Atonement, Part II—High-Priestly Applica-tion [Practical Use] of Atoning [Cleansing] Sacrifice,” pages 476–488, in Appendix C of The SDA Bible Commentary, volume 7A. “Step away from Satan’s voice and from acting his will. Stand by the side of Jesus, adopting His excellent character [who He is]. He is the One who is sensitive to our needs. He is the One who can make the cause of suffering ones His own. The man who has been forgiven much will love much. Jesus is a loving Friend of humans and a merciful and faithful High Priest. He, the heavenly King of glory, can look upon limited man who can fall to the temptations of Satan. He understands because He has felt the power of Satan’s clever tricks.”—Adapted from Ellen G. White, Christian Education, page 160. “The conscience can be freed from guilt. Through faith in His blood, all people may be made perfect in Christ Jesus. Thank God that we are not dealing with things that are impossible. We may claim righteous living. We may enjoy the favor of God. We are not to worry about what Christ and God think of us. Instead, we are to be concerned about what God thinks of Christ, our Substitute.”—Adapted from Ellen G. White, Selected Messages, book 2, pages 32, 33. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: • Read Hebrews 2:17. Why was it necessary for Jesus to become human and to suffer before He could become our High Priest? • Think about the final Ellen G. White statement listed above. Look especially at the line: “We are not to worry about what Christ and God think of us. Instead, we are to be concerned about what God thinks of Christ, our Substitute.” How does this help us to understand what she means about being “made perfect in Christ Jesus”? • Our High Priest, Jesus Christ, is the Ransom (price paid) for our salvation. He controls the results and benefits of His sacrifice and blood. With Him on our side, we have nothing to fear. How can we profit from these wonderful truths from the book of Hebrews and use them for ourselves, especially when we are greatly tempted? • The book of Hebrews is very clear that Jesus’ once-and-for-all sacrifice was all that was needed for dealing with sin. What should that tell us about any religion that teaches the need for this practice to be done again and again for the forgiveness of sins?
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