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The author unpacks Genesis 14 and Psalm 110 to show why Jesus’ priesthood outshines the Levitical one. Melchizedek—“king of righteousness” and “king of peace”—appears without recorded genealogy and blesses Abraham, who in turn tithes to him; the greater blesses the lesser, so Melchizedek’s order is superior to Abraham’s line (7:1–10). Since a new priest like Melchizedek was promised, the old order could never bring perfection; a change in priesthood means a change in law (7:11–14). Jesus, from Judah, becomes priest not by ancestry but “by the power of an indestructible life,” fulfilling, “You are a priest forever” (7:15–17). Thus the former command is set aside as weak, and a better hope is introduced by which we draw near to God (7:18–19).
Unlike priests made without an oath, the Son is appointed by God’s irrevocable oath, making Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant (7:20–22). The many mortal priests give way to the One who “continues forever”; therefore he saves completely those who come to God through him, since he always lives to intercede (7:23–25). Fitting for us, our High Priest is holy, innocent, unstained, exalted, and offered himself once for all—no daily sacrifices, no offering for his own sins—so that sinners might be perfected forever (7:26–28).
🌀 Reflection:
Where are you still relying on your own “law-keeping” instead of resting in Jesus’s once-for-all priestly work?
💬 Mission Challenge:
Pray for a believer by name today, trusting Jesus’ ongoing intercession to strengthen and sustain them.
Just Keith Harris 
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