Priesthood of: Appointed and called by God, Heb. 3:1,2; 5:4,5; after the order of Melchizedek, Psa. 110:4, with Heb. 5:6; 6:20; 7:15,17; superior to Aaron and the Levitical priests, Heb. 7:11,16,22; 8:1,2,6. Consecrated with an oath, Heb. 7:20,21. Has an unchangeable priesthood, Heb. 7:23,28. Is of unblemished purity, Heb. 7:26,28; faithful, Heb. 3:2. Needed no sacrifice for himself, Heb. 7:27. Offered himself a sacrifice, Heb. 9:14,26. His sacrifice superior to all others, Heb. 9:13,14,23. Offered sacrifice but once, Heb. 7:27. Made reconciliation, Heb. 2:17. Obtained redemption for us, Heb. 9:12. Entered into heaven, Heb. 4:14; 10:12. Sympathizes with saints, Heb. 2:18; 4:15. Intercedes, Heb. 7:25; 9:24. Blesses, Num. 6:23-26, with Acts 3:26. On his throne, Zech. 6:13. Appointment of, an encouragement to steadfastness, Heb. 4:14. Typified: Melchizedek, Gen. 14:18-20. Aaron and his sons, Ex. 40:12-15.--Bible Text-Book.