Day1
Week 7
Hebrews 7
“And no one could deny the fact that the one who has the power to impart a blessing is superior to the one who receives it. – Although the Jewish priests received tithes, they all died—they were mortal. But Melchizedek lives on! – It could even be said that Levi, the ancestor of every Jewish priest who received tithes, actually paid tithes to Melchizedek through Abraham. For although Levi was yet unborn, the seed from which Levi came was present in Abraham when he paid his tithe to Melchizedek. – If any of the Levitical priests who served under the law had the power to bring us into perfection, then why did God send Christ as Priest after the likeness of Melchizedek? He should have said, “After the likeness of Aaron.” – And furthermore, for God to send a new and different rank of priest, meant a new law would have had to be instituted even to allow it!”
Hebrews 7:7-12 TPT
Cross references
Hebrews 5:6, 6:20;
Hebrews 8:7;
Galatians 2:21
New Rank And File
Jesus ushered in a new covenant. A new eternal law was established with a new rank and file.
Jesus was first and perfect, fulfilling every aspect of the old law or covenant, therefore establishing a better promise for us, the rank and file so to speak.
Jesus is the highest ranking officer, the High Priest, and we are the file or the ordinary priests in the Royal Priesthood.
Our High Priest has imparted the blessing of priesthood to us giving us all authority to receive and give blessings.
We are to serve Him in the Kingdom following His example of humility by offering ourselves in service to Him.
We have been made perfect by receiving the perfect atonement sacrifice (The Precious Blood of Jesus).
Melchizedek offered Abraham bread and wine (Genesis 14:18) and then blessed him. A picture of the things to come.
Jesus offered His Body and His Bloodand then blessed us with an eternal covenant of grace.
Now our High Priest, Jesus receives our tithes in heaven and presents them to The Father in worship for us.
Action Step
Consider taking personal communion by yourself just you and Jesus.
Thank Him for this perfect covenant and for choosing you to be a part of it.
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