For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness.  

Because of this he is obligated to offer sacrifice for his own sins just as he does for those of the people. And no one takes this honor for himself, but only when called by God, just as Aaron was.

So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him,

“You are my Son, today I have begotten you”;

- Hebrews 5:1-5

And every priest stands daily at his service, offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, waiting from that time until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet.

For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.

- Hebrews 9:11-14

Because Jesus is our High Priest, we can eliminate every “middleman.” We can experience the full guidance, power, and presence of God directly!

What does this mean?

What does this mean?

1) Leaders lead, they don’t go in-between

What does this mean?

1) Leaders lead, they don’t go in-between2) Pastors and priests come from unlikely 

places

God

Me

God

Me

Crusty People

What does this mean?

1) Leaders lead, they don’t go in-between2) Pastors and priests come from unlikely 

places3) Experiencing God is ultimately our own 

responsibility