3. That's why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins. He must also do it for the sins of the people.
4. No one can take that honor for himself. He must be appointed by God, just as Aaron was.
5. Even Christ did not take the glory of becoming a high priest for himself. God said to him, "You are my Son. Today I have become your Father." (Psalm 2:7)
6. In another place he said, "You are a priest forever, just like Melchizedek." (Psalm 110:4)
7. Jesus prayed while he lived on earth. He made his appeal with loud cries and tears. He prayed to the One who could save him from death. God heard him because he truly honored God.
8. Jesus was God's Son. But by suffering he learned what it means to obey.
9. In that way he was made perfect. Eternal salvation comes from him. He saves all those who obey him.
10. God appointed him to be the high priest, just like Melchizedek.
11. We have a lot to say about that. But it is hard to explain it to you. You learn too slowly.