662. “and I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself.”541The lifting up of Jesus on the cross signifies and announces his lifting up by his Ascension into heaven, and indeed begins it. Jesus Christ, the one priest of the new and eternal Covenant, “entered, not into a sanctuary made by human hands. . . but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf.”542There Christ permanently exercises his priesthood, for he “always lives to make intercession” for “those who draw near to God through him”.543As “high priest of the good things to come” he is the centre and the principal actor of the liturgy that honours the Father in heaven.544
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
402. What is the relationship between the person and society?
303. What are the acts of the penitent?
197. How does the Virgin Mary help the Church?
68. Why does the human race form a unity?
85. Why did the Son of God become man?
190. How does the laity participate in the prophetic office?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the seventy week prophecy in Daniel 9?
God’s Law and Justice: Exploring Their Relationship (Deuteronomy 16:18-20)
What is the meaning of David’s song of gratitude to God?
What is Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem described in Mark 11:1-11?
What does Titus 2:7-8 teach about the standard of conduct for the church?
How is prayer seen in the Psalms as an expression of dependence on God?
