Hebrews;7;11-28;8;1-6.(NIV)
Perfection of which God requires in us cannot be achieved through the old Testament Levitical order.Levites in the Old Testament were drawn from the tribe of Levi.Due to continued failure of the priests in the Old Testament,it became necessary for God to institute a new order of priesthood,this time in the order of Melchizedek.When there is a change of priesthood,there has to be a change of Law.Our Lord ,Jesus is descended from te tribe of Judah and Moses did not say anything about priests from that tribe.Therefore,Jesus becomes a priest not by regulations but on the basis of indestructible life.Jesus is the High priest in the order of Melchizedek,who had no beginning or end,Melchizedek is mentioned twice in the old Testsment,Genesis;14;18,and Psalm;110;4.Evidently,Melchizedek was a gentile king who worshiped the true God.He was the King of Salem and also served as priest.In Jewish customs,a king was not supporsed to serve also as a priest.Jesus now in the order of Melkizedek,would serve in both offices and consequently,He would be superior to the priests of the Levitical order who were limited by short life span.Jesus holds the position of High Priest for ever,unchangeably.Unlike the leviticle priests who were not allowed to sit down while performing there duty,Jesus the High Priest in the new order has sat down at the right hand of the magesty in heaven.He serves in a sanctuary not man made.He has offered himself once and for all.He interceeds for us.He cares about our weakneses.He is merciful.He is the mediator of the new covenant.This covenant has better promises.He is your priest.Join Him today in His priestly work as He prays for you.You are His assignment today.He is working out every thing for your good as He seeks to fulfil the promises of the New covenant through you.
