more of a status symbol than a legitimate spiritual calling. Both Jesus and Paul had encounters with high priests who were lacking in both humanity and spiritual maturity. With these expectations in mind, the author begins to demonstrate how Jesus met each requirement. Jesus had been called by God, just as Aaron had been. Two prophecies from scripture are quoted as evidence of His divine appointment. The author has already referred once to Psalm 2:7 to show that Jesus is the Son of God (Hebrews 1:5).