Today I begin the 7th chapter of the Book of Hebrews as I continue to "blog" my way through this portion of God's precious word. Back in chapters five and six we saw the author make mention that the Son of God was a high priest "according to the order of Melchizedek". The first ten verses of this chapter are used to go into more detail regarding "this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God". I will not take the time to comment on these first ten verses but look to the question posed in verse eleven and the answer that follows.
In Hebrews 7:11 the author is inspired to write, "Now if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the people received the Law), what further need was there for another priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek, and not be designated according to the order of Aaron?"
As we prepare to look at the remainder of this chapter and the chapters to follow, I would like to consider three matters from this verse. First of all, that a way of "perfection" was necessary. Secondly, that "perfection" had not been and could not be found through the Levitical priesthood. Thirdly, that the need for another priest to "arise according to the order of Melchizedek" was of the utmost importance. And lastly, that this other priest through whom would come perfection was Jesus.
No comments:
Post a Comment