Greatest Priest | Jim Putman

Main message: Jesus is the superior, eternal high priest who inaugurates a better covenant, and because of that believers must grow to maturity and not "drift" away; Hebrews 5–6 contains a solemn warning about the danger and consequences of falling away.

Key points:

• The book of Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians under pressure; the writer insists Jesus is greater than Moses, the law, and the Levitical priesthood.
• Jesus fulfills both sacrifice and priesthood perfectly (sinless, God’s Son, intercedes at God’s right hand) and is a priest "in the order of Melchizedek."
• The author rebukes spiritual immaturity—Christians should move from "milk" to "solid food," able to discern righteousness.
• Hebrews 6:4–6 is a strong warning about those who have been enlightened and then fall away; historically debated, but served as a pastoral exhortation not to harden hearts.
• Practical response: abide in Christ, pursue spiritual growth in community (church, life groups), and lovingly pursue those who drift so they can return.

Scriptures mentioned: Hebrews 5–6, Hebrews 2:14, Hebrews 3, Hebrews 11, Psalm 110, Genesis 14, Acts 2, 2 Timothy