Thematic Bible: Appointed and called by God


Thematic Bible




And no one takes the office upon himself, but men assume it only when called to it by God, as Aaron was. So even Christ did not claim for himself the dignity of the high priesthood, but he was appointed to it by him who said to him, "You are my Son! I have today become your Father!"

Therefore, my fellow-Christians, who have likewise heard the heavenly invitation, observe how faithful Jesus, the commissioner and high priest of our religion, has been to the God who appointed him, just as Moses was, in all the house of God.

And no one takes the office upon himself, but men assume it only when called to it by God, as Aaron was. So even Christ did not claim for himself the dignity of the high priesthood, but he was appointed to it by him who said to him, "You are my Son! I have today become your Father!"