A priest is a mediator, or bridge, between God and man. He offers sacrifice to God on behalf of all. Once a year on the Day of Atonement, the Jewish high priest went into the holy of holies in the temple. There he offered sacrifice to God to make up for his sins, and the sins of the people. We all face situations where we need someone to stand before God with us or on our behalf. So often our FIRST port of call is a member of the clergy or a friend. Whilst we need the support of those around us there is only one mediator between God and man and that is Jesus.
