Jesus was here ordained as a priest so that He could "Save His people from their sins." (1:21)
The evidence of this priestly baptism is:
1) It was a different baptism (from the baptism of repentance) 2) It was to fulfill all righteousness. There were 3 requirements to become a priest. -1 He must be called by God in a manner consistent with Scripture. -2 He must be 30 years old. -3 He must be sprinkled by a priest with the waters of purification. 3) It was proof of Christ's priestly authority.
What was the work of a priest in representing the people before God? 1- To make atonement 2- To apply the atonement 3- To make intercession
How do we receive the blessings of Christ's intercession? Through the ordinary means of grace as Question 88 of the Westminster Shorter Catechism states. "The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption are, His ordinances, especially the Word, sacraments, and prayer; all of which are made effectual to the elect for salvation.
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