Post by Micheal on May 12, 2008 21:41:33 GMT -6
Today I would like to talk about Christ's Priesthood. I have been going to this Bible study for men. We're studying Hebrews chapter 7. It talks about Christ and Melchizedek. And some of the things I've learned just blow my mind. Like some of the differences between Christ's reign as priest and the Old Testament's priesthood.
The first difference is found in verse 14. It talks about Christ being from the tribe of Judah and the priests came from the tribe of Levi. So, according to the law of Moses, a person could never hold the station of both king and priest. However there was a guy, Melchizedek, who was not an Israelite who held both stations. It says of Melchizedek that, "He remains a priest forever resembling the Son of God." Christ held both stations just as Melchizedek did.
Another way that Christ's Priesthood differed from the Levitical tribe and was similar to Melchizedek's priesthood is that they are both without end. Verse 3 says that there is no record of Melchizedeks beginning or end. And we know that Christ is without beginning or end, as He is eternal.
Verse 2 tells us that Melchizedek is both king of justice and peace, both things we know are common to Christ.
Another thing is that Melchizedek received tithes from Abraham, because Abraham recognized that Melchizedek was greater than him. Just as we tithe to Christ because he is greater than us.
Some ways that Christ's Priesthood differs from the Levitical Priesthood are these:
In the Old Testament, sacrifices were given often for sins commited by Israel. When Christ came, he only had to sacrifice himself once for all sin.
Another difference is that only the High priest could enter into the Holy of Holies (God's Presence). Under Christ's Priesthood, all Christians can enter into God's Presence.
Under the Old System, the High Priest could only enter into God's Presence once a year to intercede for Israel. Under Christ's reign, Christ is in God's presence continually pleading for our souls.
Also, the old High Priest's were not sworn in with an oath, but God swore in Christ with an oath that was unbreakable.
These are just some of the things I have been learning. Hopefully later I'll have more.
The first difference is found in verse 14. It talks about Christ being from the tribe of Judah and the priests came from the tribe of Levi. So, according to the law of Moses, a person could never hold the station of both king and priest. However there was a guy, Melchizedek, who was not an Israelite who held both stations. It says of Melchizedek that, "He remains a priest forever resembling the Son of God." Christ held both stations just as Melchizedek did.
Another way that Christ's Priesthood differed from the Levitical tribe and was similar to Melchizedek's priesthood is that they are both without end. Verse 3 says that there is no record of Melchizedeks beginning or end. And we know that Christ is without beginning or end, as He is eternal.
Verse 2 tells us that Melchizedek is both king of justice and peace, both things we know are common to Christ.
Another thing is that Melchizedek received tithes from Abraham, because Abraham recognized that Melchizedek was greater than him. Just as we tithe to Christ because he is greater than us.
Some ways that Christ's Priesthood differs from the Levitical Priesthood are these:
In the Old Testament, sacrifices were given often for sins commited by Israel. When Christ came, he only had to sacrifice himself once for all sin.
Another difference is that only the High priest could enter into the Holy of Holies (God's Presence). Under Christ's Priesthood, all Christians can enter into God's Presence.
Under the Old System, the High Priest could only enter into God's Presence once a year to intercede for Israel. Under Christ's reign, Christ is in God's presence continually pleading for our souls.
Also, the old High Priest's were not sworn in with an oath, but God swore in Christ with an oath that was unbreakable.
These are just some of the things I have been learning. Hopefully later I'll have more.