7 1-3 Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. Hebrews 7 Melchizedek, Priest of God 1-3 Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. 20-22 The old priesthood of Aaron perpetuated itself automatically, father to son, without explicit confirmation by God. 11 If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people(L) established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come,(M) one in the order of Melchizedek,(N) not in the order of Aaron? "Melchizedek" means "King of Righteousness." Hebrews 7:7, KJV: "And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better." He met Abraham, who was returning from “the royal massacre,” and gave him his blessing. If he were limited to … He met Abraham, who was returning from "the royal massacre," and gave him his blessing. But since it didn’t get the job done, there was a change of priesthood, which brought with it a radical new kind of law. This makes Jesus the guarantee of a far better way between us and God—one that really works! A new covenant. 26 Such a high priest(AD) truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners,(AE) exalted above the heavens. 23-25 Earlier there were a lot of priests, for they died and had to be replaced. He met Abraham, who was returning from “the royal massacre,” and gave him his blessing. John Piper Dec 1, 1996 433 Shares Sermon. (Z) 25 Therefore he is able to save(AA) completely[c] those who come to God(AB) through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.(AC). Hebrews 7:7 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Hebrews 7:7, NIV: "And without doubt the lesser is blessed by the greater." He met Abraham, who was returning from "the royal massacre," and gave him his blessing. 26-28 So now we have a high priest who perfectly fits our needs: completely holy, uncompromised by sin, with authority extending as high as God’s presence in heaven itself. 15-19 But the Melchizedek story provides a perfect analogy: Jesus, a priest like Melchizedek, not by genealogical descent but by the sheer force of resurrection life—he lives!—“priest forever in the royal order of Melchizedek.” The former way of doing things, a system of commandments that never worked out the way it was supposed to, was set aside; the law brought nothing to maturity. 15 And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, 16 one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life. Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson, The Message (MSG), Sign up for these short lessons that answer basic questions about the Bible, The Message Raspberry Blossom, Personal Size + Topical Concordance, The Message Canvas Bible: Coloring and Journaling the Story of God, Leather-Look, Gold Leaf, Message Slimline Bible--soft leather-look, brown/tan, NIV and The Message Side-by-Side Bible, Two Bible Versions Together for Study and Comparison, Bonded Leather, Black, Large Print, The Message Deluxe Gift Bible, Brown/Saddle Tan Leather-Look. the one who possessed the promise. The writer to the Hebrews wanted to remove these intellectual problems the Jewish Christians had with the gospel. In this way he is like the Son of God, one huge priestly presence dominating the landscape always. The book of Hebrews is meant to challenge, encourage, and empower Christian believers. 17 For it is declared: “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.”[a](R), 18 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless(S) 19 (for the law made nothing perfect),(T) and a better hope(U) is introduced, by which we draw near to God.(V). Hebrews 10 The old plan was only a hint of the good things in the new plan. In acts of blessing, the lesser is blessed by the greater. Jump to: Bible Study Tools ... Hebrews 11:21; Genesis 20:7, yet he is nowhere called either a priest or a king. 4-7 You realize just how great Melchizedek is when you see that Father Abraham gave him a tenth of the captured treasure. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. He's the centerpiece of everything we believe, 2 faithful in … 7 This Melchizedek was king of Salem(A) and priest of God Most High. (P) 14 For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah,(Q) and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. Melchizedek the Priest. 6 After this was set up, the priests went about their duties in the large tent. He’s there from now to eternity to save everyone who comes to God through him, always on the job to speak up for them. But Jesus’ priesthood is permanent. Scripture: Hebrews 7:1–25. Priests descended from Levi are commanded by law to collect tithes from the people, even though they are all more or less equals, priests and people, having a common father in Abraham. The law appoints as high priests men who are never able to get the job done right. Hebrews 7 The Message Bible << Hebrews 6 | Hebrews 7 | Hebrews 8 >> The Priestly Order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 5:7; Hebrews 7:25 Read chapter in The Message Bible. (AF) 27 Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices(AG) day after day, first for his own sins,(AH) and then for the sins of the people. Hebrews 11:7 The Message (MSG) 7 By faith, Noah built a ship in the middle of dry land. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. He met Abraham, who was returning from “the royal massacre,” and gave him his blessing. In this way he is like the Son of God, one huge priestly presence dominating the landscape always. He’s there from now to eternity to save everyone who comes to God through him, always on the job to speak up for them. First, the name Melchizedek means “king of righteousness”; then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.” 3 Without father or mother, without genealogy,(D) without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God,(E) he remains a priest forever. Grow up in Christ. Hebrews 7:3 - MSG - Melchizedek towers out of the past--without record... Study verse in the The Message 13 He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe,(O) and no one from that tribe has ever served at the altar. In these respects, it was undoubted that he was inferior to Melchizedek. Hebrews 7:7, NASB: "But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater." Amplified: And this becomes more plainly evident when another Priest arises Who bears the likeness of Melchizedek, (Amplified Bible - Lockman) Read and study Hebrews 7 in the The Message. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Our High Priest is the Son of God Perfect Forever. Unlike the other high priests, he doesn’t have to offer sacrifices for his own sins every day before he can get around to us and our sins. Hebrews 7:7, ESV: "It is beyond dispute that the inferior is blessed by the superior." Greek: kai perissoteron eti katadelon estin, ei kata ten homoioteta Melchisedek anistatai hiereus heteros,. 8-10 Or look at it this way: We pay our tithes to priests who die, but Abraham paid tithes to a priest who, the Scripture says, “lives.” Ultimately you could even say that since Levi descended from Abraham, who paid tithes to Melchizedek, when we pay tithes to the priestly tribe of Levi they end up with Melchizedek. Read verse in The Message Bible The law appoints as high priests men who are never able to get the job done right. He was warned about something he couldn’t see, and acted on what he was told. But this intervening command of God, which came later, appoints the Son, who is absolutely, eternally perfect. Scripture: Hebrews 7:26–8:5. But Jesus’ priesthood is permanent. 12 For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also. (AJ) 28 For the law appoints as high priests men in all their weakness;(AK) but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son,(AL) who has been made perfect(AM) forever. He’s done it, once and for all: offered up himself as the sacrifice. 8-10 Or look at it this way: We pay our tithes to priests who die, but Abraham paid tithes to a priest who, the Scripture says, “lives.” Ultimately you could even say that since Levi descended from Abraham, who paid tithes to Melchizedek, when we pay tithes to the priestly tribe of Levi they end up with Melchizedek. Make sure there’s no evil unbelief lying around that will trip you up and throw you off course, diverting you from the living God. He met Abraham, who was returning from “the royal massacre,” and gave him his blessing. 6 This man, however, did not trace his descent from Levi, yet he collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed(I) him who had the promises. Others became priests without any oath, 21 but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind:(W) ‘You are a priest forever.’”[b](X), 22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant. 20-22 The old priesthood of Aaron perpetuated itself automatically, father to son, without explicit confirmation by God. But this man, a complete outsider, collected tithes from Abraham and blessed him, the one to whom the promises had been given. 7 Only the high priest entered the smaller, inside tent, and then only once a year, offering a blood sacrifice for his own sins and the people's accumulated sins. Another way—Jesus!—a way that does work, that brings us right into the presence of God, is put in its place. Hebrews 6 The Message (MSG). 15-19 But the Melchizedek story provides a perfect analogy: Jesus, a priest like Melchizedek, not by genealogical descent but by the sheer force of resurrection life—he lives!—“priest forever in the royal order of Melchizedek.” The former way of doing things, a system of commandments that never worked out the way it was supposed to, was set aside; the law brought nothing to maturity. b. Regarding angels he says, The messengers are winds, the servants are tongues of fire. Abraham in turn gave him a tenth of the spoils. If the old message delivered by the angels was valid and nobody got away with anything, do you think we can risk neglecting this latest message, this magnificent salvation? Since that old “law plan” wasn’t complete in itself, it couldn’t complete those who followed it. Priests descended from Levi are commanded by law to collect tithes from the people, even though they are all more or less equals, priests and people, having a common father in Abraham. No matter how many sacrifices were offered year after year, they never added up to a complete solution. Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. According to this letter, Jesus Christ is superior to all other prophets and all other claims to truth. Hebrews 7. 26-28 So now we have a high priest who perfectly fits our needs: completely holy, uncompromised by sin, with authority extending as high as God’s presence in heaven itself. 7 1 Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. He’s there from now to eternity to save everyone who comes to God through him, always on the job to speak up for them. He’s done it, once and for all: offered up himself as the sacrifice. a. 1 This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. Abraham in turn gave him a tenth of the spoils. 23-25 Earlier there were a lot of priests, for they died and had to be replaced. Hebrews 4:3-7 The Message (MSG) When the Promises Are Mixed with Faith 4 1-3 For as long, then, as that promise of resting in him pulls us on to God’s goal for … 4-7 You realize just how great Melchizedek is when you see that Father Abraham gave him a tenth of the captured treasure. Unlike the other high priests, he doesn’t have to offer sacrifices for his own sins every day before he can get around to us and our sins. He sacrificed for their sins once for all(AI) when he offered himself. The Message Bible Hebrews 7 1 Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. 23 [Again, the former successive line of priests] was made up of many, because they were each prevented by death from continuing [perpetually in office]; Read full chapter 7. 11-14 If the priesthood of Levi and Aaron, which provided the framework for the giving of the law, could really make people perfect, there wouldn’t have been need for a new priesthood like that of Melchizedek. 1-10 The old plan was only a hint of the good things in the new plan. (J) 7 And without doubt the lesser is blessed by the greater. Hebrews 7:25The Message (MSG) 23-25 Earlier there were a lot of priests, for they died and had to be replaced. Since that old "law plan" wasn't complete in itself, it couldn't complete those who followed it. There is no way of understanding this in terms of the old Levitical priesthood, which is why there is nothing in Jesus’ family tree connecting him with that priestly line. 1 So, my dear Christian friends, companions in following this call to the heights, take a good hard look at Jesus. He met Abraham, who was returning from … First of all, it was delivered in person by the Master, then accurately passed on to us by those who heard it from him. (B) He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him,(C) 2 and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. Another way—Jesus!—a way that does work, that brings us right into the presence of God, is put in its place. (G) 5 Now the law requires the descendants of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people(H)—that is, from their fellow Israelites—even though they also are descended from Abraham. That there is such a change is plain. 12-14 So watch your step, friends. “Melchizedek” means “King of Righteousness.” “Salem” means “Peace.” So, he is also “King of Peace.” Melchizedek towers out of the past—without record of family ties, no account of beginning or end. The Message Hebrews 1:7. Hebrews 7 New King James Version (NKJV) The King of Righteousness. 6 1-3 So come on, let’s leave the preschool fingerpainting exercises on Christ and get on with the grand work of art. (K) 9 One might even say that Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham, 10 because when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the body of his ancestor. 10 For he was still in his ancestor Abraham’s loins 2 Abraham in turn gave him a tenth of the spoils. For as long as it’s still God’s Today, keep each other on your toes so sin doesn’t slow down your reflexes. https://www.insight.org/resources/bible/the-general-epistles But since it didn’t get the job done, there was a change of priesthood, which brought with it a radical new kind of law. He met Abraham, who was returning from "the royal massacre," and gave him his blessing. The basic foundational truths are in place: turning your back on “salvation by self-help” and turning in trust toward God; baptismal instructions; laying on of hands; resurrection of the dead; eternal judgment. “Melchizedek” means “King of Righteousness.” “Salem” means “Peace.” So, he is also “King of Peace.” Melchizedek towers out of the past—without record of family ties, no account of beginning or end. Itself automatically, Father to Son, without explicit confirmation by God year After year, they never added to! Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the good things in the tent... 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