“Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.” Hebrews 7:25
John Gill commented on the portion of the above verse concerning Jesus “always lives to make intercession for them” in a way that broadens our understanding of the privilege we have every day of Jesus being our advocate with the Father. As you read what he has to say, consider how conscious you are of such daily intercession for you in Heaven.
“…the things he intercedes for are, the conversion of his that are in a state of nature; the consolation of distressed ones; fresh discoveries of pardoning grace to fallen believers; renewed strength to oppose sin, exercise grace, discharge duty, and bear up under temptations, and deliverance out of them; perseverance in faith and holiness, and eternal glorification; and he intercedes for these things; …and he is very fit for this work, as the following verse shows; he is the one and only Mediator; and he is a very prevalent intercessor, he always succeeds; and he does this work readily, willingly, cheerfully, and freely; … had he died and not lived again, he could not have saved to the uttermost; his life is the security of his people's, and he lives for them, and as their representative; the blessed, effects of which they constantly enjoy.”
Hebrews 7 contains great encouragement for believers and I want you to be able to join in a good discussion of those points this Thursday morning at Ladies Bible—9:30 in the church foyer. The last half of chapter 4 in our study books will be the focus of our time together.