“Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum…” (Hebrews 8:1)
The word “sum” means chief point, major thrust, and principle thought. The writer is about to give the major thrust and principle thought of the High Priesthood of the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the great High Priest; He is the One who stands between God and man, the only Person who can make man acceptable to God. What is the major thrust and principle thought of His High Priesthood? It is ministry! Jesus Christ is the great Minister who ministers day and night for man in both heaven and earth. Now, for the critical question: What is the great ministry of Jesus Christ? What is it that He does for us? We want to answer that question this morning. He makes us a spiritual priesthood before God, He ministers our spiritual presents to God, and He mediates our position before God.