"Without father or mother, without genealogy without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever." (Hebrews 7:3, NIV)
We have come to a passage which is unique to the New Testament. Here the Holy Spirit explains the fulfillment of the foreshadowed, "Great High Priest," Jesus the Christ. Melchizedek's appearing to Abraham was a pre-incarnation appearing of Jesus Christ. We read in the chapter that:
We have come to a passage which is unique to the New Testament. Here the Holy Spirit explains the fulfillment of the foreshadowed, "Great High Priest," Jesus the Christ. Melchizedek's appearing to Abraham was a pre-incarnation appearing of Jesus Christ. We read in the chapter that:
1. He, "was king of Salem," or, "king of peace"
2. He "was...priest of God Most High"
3. Abraham, "gave him a tenth of everything"
4. He was, "King of righteousness"
5. He was, "without father of mother"
6. He was, "without genealogy"
7. He was, "without beginning of days"
8. He was, "without...end of life"
9. He appeared to Abraham, "resembling the Son of God"
10.He, "remains a priest forever"
Consider closely, my friend, and you will see that such statements can be said of no other but God, the Son. This is Jesus appearing to Abraham. You remember what Jesus once said to the Jews, "Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing My day; he saw it and was glad." Here it was, Jesus, giving Abraham a glimpse of Himself and what was still to be revealed of Him to all humanity.
At this moment, Jesus Christ is High "Priesting," interceding, praying for you right there, whether amidst chaos, pain, sorrow, uncertainty, or worship, bliss, victories, whatever. Jesus is, "Priest of God Most High," for you, for me------- for eternity.
Father, in Jesus' Name, I'm having so much fun just sharing Your Words with my friend here. Holy Spirit, Help us to reach others with such "fun." Amen.
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"Looking unto Jesus"
Hebrews 12:2
