The role of the high priest. (Hebrews 5:1-3)

1. The High Priest acts on behalf of men. (Hebrews 5:1)
2. The High Priest acts in relation to God. (Hebrews 5:1)
3. The High Priest offers gifts and sacrifices for sins. (Hebrews 5:1)
4. The High Priest can compassionately relate to the people. (Hebrews 5:2)
5. The High Priest sacrificed for himself and for the people. (Hebrews 5:3)

**The appointing of the high priest. (Hebrews 5:4)

Christ was appointed as high priest by God Himself. (Hebrews 5:5-6)**