How doth Christ execute the office of a priest?

Which Bible passages support this answer?

The Westminster Assembly attached these Scripture proofs to answer 25. Read them together and ask what each one shows about the answer.

1. Hebrews 9:14, 28

   ¹⁴how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our consciences from dead works to worship the living God. ²⁸so also, after Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many, to those who eagerly await him he will appear a second time, not to bear sin but to bring salvation. (NET)

2. Hebrews 2:17

   Therefore he had to be made like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in things relating to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people. (NET)

3. Hebrews 7:24-25

   ²⁴but he holds his priesthood permanently since he lives forever. ²⁵So he is able to save completely those who come to God through him because he always lives to intercede for them. (NET)

What does this answer mean?

A priest offers sacrifice and prays for the people. Christ did both. He offered up himself once as a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice and reconcile us to God, and that sacrifice never needs repeating. He also makes continual intercession for us, praying for his people now.

What can we ask our children?

1. What did Jesus offer as our priest?
2. How many times did Jesus need to offer himself?
3. What is Jesus doing for us right now as our priest?