November 5
Hebrews 7:1-17
All of Scripture points us to Jesus. From the fall of Adam and Eve, the promise came of one who would crush the serpent’s head. From the beginning of the kings of Israel the promise of a true, perfect king, the Messiah, would rule over his people. One person who clearly points to Jesus is Melchizedek. He appeared in Genesis 14, is mentioned in Psalm 110, and then is not seen again until Hebrews 7.
Melchizedek was a king-priest while Jesus is the ultimate king-priest. Melchizedek was a priest outside the line of Levi and so is Jesus. This is essential because while the Mosaic covenant was in effect all priests had to descend from Levi, but when Jesus brought a new covenant, he could set up a new priestly line. Melchizedek is said to be "without father or mother" in the sense that no mention is made of his lineage while Jesus is the truly eternal one who has always existed as the second person of the Trinity. Since we know nothing about Melchizedek's birth or death, it is as if he is a priest forever, while Jesus truly is the eternal high priest that we need. Melchizedek is meant to point to the greater reality and glory of Jesus.
Melchizedek is a reminder that everything is meant to point us to God's greatness, glory, power, and grace. As we look at the world, as we go about our days, and as we read Scripture, let us always make sure that our sights are set on that which is better than anything else, Jesus!
Father God, thank you that Jesus is my eternal priest and king. Amen.
How can you more intentionally keep your gaze on the greatness of Christ over the temporary things of this world?
All of Scripture points us to Jesus. From the fall of Adam and Eve, the promise came of one who would crush the serpent’s head. From the beginning of the kings of Israel the promise of a true, perfect king, the Messiah, would rule over his people. One person who clearly points to Jesus is Melchizedek. He appeared in Genesis 14, is mentioned in Psalm 110, and then is not seen again until Hebrews 7.
Melchizedek was a king-priest while Jesus is the ultimate king-priest. Melchizedek was a priest outside the line of Levi and so is Jesus. This is essential because while the Mosaic covenant was in effect all priests had to descend from Levi, but when Jesus brought a new covenant, he could set up a new priestly line. Melchizedek is said to be "without father or mother" in the sense that no mention is made of his lineage while Jesus is the truly eternal one who has always existed as the second person of the Trinity. Since we know nothing about Melchizedek's birth or death, it is as if he is a priest forever, while Jesus truly is the eternal high priest that we need. Melchizedek is meant to point to the greater reality and glory of Jesus.
Melchizedek is a reminder that everything is meant to point us to God's greatness, glory, power, and grace. As we look at the world, as we go about our days, and as we read Scripture, let us always make sure that our sights are set on that which is better than anything else, Jesus!
Father God, thank you that Jesus is my eternal priest and king. Amen.
How can you more intentionally keep your gaze on the greatness of Christ over the temporary things of this world?
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