Hebrews 7 - Day 202 (link to reading plan)
Scripture: Hebrews 7:15-28 Commentary: Several indications have already been given that Jesus is ‘high priest for ever in the order of Melchizedek’ (cf. 5:6, 10; 6:20). That theme is now fully developed as the writer comes to the heart of his message and begins to feed his readers the ‘solid food’ that promotes spiritual maturity (cf. 5:11–14). The first part of this chapter deals with the encounter between Abraham and Melchizedek in Gn. 14, focusing on the significance of Melchizedek’s priesthood in that context (1–10). The second part of the chapter takes up the specific promise of Ps. 110:4, about the Messiah being a priest like Melchizedek, and applies it to the Lord Jesus (11–28). Perfection was not possible under the Levitical priesthood, but Jesus’ high-priestly ministry replaces the whole OT system of approaching God and ‘perfects’ believers in a relationship with him (11–19). The significance of the oath confirming the Messiah’s priesthood is explored (20–22) and then the implications of the promise that he will be priest for ever are outlined (23–25). The chapter concludes by showing how such a high priest, in contrast with the high priests of the old covenant, meets our need as sinners (26–28). Ch. 7 is the third stage in the development of the idea that Jesus is the high priest of the new covenant (cf. 2:17–18; 4:14–5:10). Peterson, D. G. (1994). Hebrews. In D. A. Carson, R. T. France, J. A. Motyer, & G. J. Wenham (Eds.), New Bible commentary: 21st century edition (4th ed., p. 1336). Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press. Application; Besides being the perfect sacrifice, Jesus is the perfect High Priest because he is superior to the angels, Moses, and the Levitical priesthood. He is the Lamb of God who has come to take away the sins of the world and it is by his blood that we are saved, cleansed and forgiven. Prayer: Thank you Jesus... Comments are closed.
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