Big Idea:
Hold fast, draw near and receive blessing from the sitting, standing and sending High Priest.

1. The Ascension of our High Priest.

a. The High Priest

- Sacrificed for sin
- Ascended into the presence of God
- Interceded to God for the people
- Blessed the people from God

2. Jesus our High Priest is sitting, standing, and sending.

3. Jesus is sitting, so hold fast.

4. Jesus is standing, so draw near.

a. Hebrews 7:24-25

b. Romans 8:34-35

c. Jesus asks His Father to (see John 17)
- Protect us
- Give us His joy
- Change us
- Make us one
- Show His love to the world through us
- Take us to be with Him forever
- Let us see His glory
- Inspire us to love Him
- Fill us with His Spirit

d. Hebrews 4:16

5. Jesus is sending, so receive.

"Next Steps" Takeaways:
With God:
- Hold fast to Jesus and draw near to God

• Choose a time and place to spend at least 15 minutes a day in focused prayer this week. Bring your needs and desires to Him, trusting that the Holy Spirit will give you mercy, grace and help.
• If you have never been baptized, sign up online to be baptized in one of our services NEXT week.

"Next Steps" Takeaways:
With Others:
- Join Jesus in His intercession for other believers by using your words, actions and prayers to help someone this week. Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you and empower you as you do.
- If you are a woman, attend the Women’s Worship Night this Friday at 6:30pm to join with other believers in holding fast to Jesus.

"Next Steps" Takeaways:
On Mission:
- Join Jesus in His intercession for unbelievers by identifying one lost person that you can pray for every day, asking God to save them and give you opportunity to share Jesus with them.