MELCHIZEDEK (III)


*DAILY DEW 26TH/AUGUST/2021*

*MELCHIZEDEK* (III)

_Key Bible Text:_
*For when the priesthood is changed, there also has to be a change in the law. And our Lord, of whom these things are said, belonged to a different tribe, and no member of his tribe ever served as a priest.* (Hebrews 7:12-13 (GNB)) 

_Bible Insight:_

The order of levitical priests of the order of Aaron worked for a while. However, because it was not perfect, a different kind of priest, patterned after the order of Melchizedek appeared. This change in priesthood also necessitated a change in law. This is because our Lord of whom we speak belongs to a different tribe -- a tribe that have never served as priests. 

It is well known that he (Jesus) was born a member of the tribe of Judah; and Moses did not mention this tribe when he spoke of priests. The matter becomes even plainer; a different priest has appeared, who is like Melchizedek. He was made a priest, not by human rules and regulations, but through the power of a life which has no end. For the scripture says, *You will be a priest forever, in the priestly order of Melchizedek.*

The old rule, then, is set aside, because it was weak and useless. For the Law of Moses could not make anything perfect. And now a better hope has been provided through which we come near to God.

In addition, there is also God's vow. There was no such vow when the others were made priests. But Jesus became a priest by means of a vow when God said to him, *The Lord has made a solemn promise and will not take it back: 'You will be a priest forever.'* Hallelujah!! 

This difference, then, also makes Jesus the guarantee of a better covenant.

*MEDITATION*

*There is another difference: there were many of those other priests, because they died and could not continue their work. But Jesus lives on forever, and his work as priest does not pass on to someone else.* (Heb 7:23,24 (GNB))

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