Matthew Higgins examines the office and ministry of Aaron as high priest, using the framework of the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16) and Hebrews 8 to contrast the limitations of the Levitical priesthood with the eternal priesthood of the Lord Jesus Christ. He explores the strict holiness required in approaching God, the human weaknesses and historic failures of Aaron—including the consequence of unauthorized fire and the creation of the golden calf—and the immense responsibility of bearing the sins of the congregation. Finally, Higgins reflects on the transition of the priesthood to Eleazar at Mount Hor (Numbers 20) and points believers to Christ as our definitive and heavenly High Priest.

This message was recorded on 7/12/26