Hebrews 4:15–16 — Coming Boldly Unto the Throne of Grace

In Hebrews 4:15–16 (KJV), Scripture lifts our eyes to Jesus, our compassionate High Priest in heaven, inviting us to come boldly to the throne of grace for mercy and timely strength.

“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” – Hebrews 4:15–16, KJV

When sorrow presses upon the soul or temptation seems almost too fierce to bear, the adversary whispers that God is distant and unmoved by our struggle. Hebrews 4:15 answers that lie forever. The One who sits at the right hand of the Majesty on high is no stranger to human tears; He walked our dusty roads, felt our weariness, and “was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.”

Because our Saviour conquered every temptation without a single stain, His sympathy is not weakness—it is victorious power. As we saw in our study of the 2,300 days of Daniel 8:14, Jesus ministers today in the true tabernacle in heaven, pleading His own blood on behalf of every repentant sinner: “It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.” (Romans 8:34, KJV).

Notice the two gifts waiting at the mercy seat: first, we “obtain mercy” for every past failure and confessed sin; second, we “find grace to help in time of need” so that we do not fall when the next trial comes. When we exchange anxious care for the peace of God in prayer, the Lord answers as He answered Paul: “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9, KJV).

To “come boldly” does not mean to come with human pride or presumption; it means to come with childlike confidence, holding nothing back, knowing that our Advocate loves us with an everlasting love. The veil has been opened by the blood of the Lamb, and the Father’s ear bends low to the faintest cry of His children.

Whatever your burden or temptation today, do not linger at a distance—come boldly unto the throne of grace, and receive from Jesus the mercy that pardons and the grace that sustains.