It is important to note that Jesus was not a usurper. He did not come to earth to “glorify Himself.” In fact, His coming was an act of humility, to do the will of His Father. While on earth He “humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death” (Philippians 2:8). Because of His obedience, we are told “God has also highly exalted Him” (2:9).
The Hebrew writer quotes two references to the Messiah (Psalm 2:7; 110:4) to establish this truth. He is, in fact, the Son of God. Likewise, He has been given a priesthood “according to the order of Melchizedek.” Melchizedek was the king of Salem (Jerusalem) in the days of Abraham, and “the priest of God Most High.” (Genesis 14:18).
Consider this truth. Jesus alone has God’s approval as Mediator between God and man. This is true because Jesus alone is ordained by the Father as the High Priest of Christians, (cf. John 14:6). It is true because of His obedience to His Father’s will. This obedience is fully demonstrated in His willingness to suffer and die on the cross for our sins. Read verse 8, “though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered.”
