One of the most intriguing descriptions of the unique character of the High Priesthood of Jesus is found in Hebrews 7:17 wherein it is stated, “Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.” The order of Melchizedek is an order of “King-Priests.” “For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God...first being by interpretation King of Righteousness, and after that...King of Peace” (Heb. 7:1-2). There were the Levitical priests of Israel and they were of the Aaronic order. But when the Kingdom of God came through Jesus, the priesthood of Aaron was terminated and replaced with the MELCHIZEDEK PRIESTHOOD. Jesus is a King-Priest after the “order” of Melchizedek. Aaron was made a priest after the law of a carnal commandment, but Jesus is made priest after the power of an endless (indissoluble) life (Heb. 7:16). The order of Melchizedek is the ORDER OF LIFE.
Posted on: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 08:46:50 +0000
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