Topic: Melchizedek, the Priest Like Jesus
Opening Prayer: Oh Lord, grant me divine guidance as I read and meditate on your word in Jesus name.
Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-14
Question(s) for Reflection
• What does the passage teach about God the Father, God the Son or God the Holy Spirit? • What is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 6th March 2021 Message:
Abraham was a great man because he was the father of all Israel, but Melchizedek was greater in what ways (vs 4-10)? The priesthood of Melchizedek foreshadowed that of Christ. His priesthood existed before and is far higher than that of Aaron (see Genesis 14:17-24 and Psalm 110:4). He was both a priest and a king, a combination that is not allowed in the Aaronic priesthood. In the Levitical order, strict records of ancestry, birth and death are kept, to confirm a person’s right to be a priest (cf. Ezra 2:62-63; Nehemiah 7:63-65).
However, no such records exist for Melchizedek. They are not necessary, because his priesthood, like that of Christ, is not limited by time or Levitical laws (vs.1-3). Why was there a need for a new priesthood in the order of Melchizedek (vs.11-12)? The Aaronic and Levitical priesthoods were imperfect but that of Melchizedek was perfect.
All New Testament believers, just like Christ, now have a priestly-king status that enables us to function as His royal representatives in the marketplace (see 1 Peter 2:9; Rev. 1: 6). It should be noted that while the priest intercedes or mediates between the people and God, the king promulgates and declares laws/decrees that are obeyed within the kingdom he rules/reigns).
Practice/Word Application
• What Next? Think of some specific ways you can use your privileges and position as Christ’s royal ambassador to bring positive change to the face of Africa.
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
• Heavenly Father, thank you for making me a priest and king to my generation. Help me to represent you well each day. • Ask the Lord of grace for greater success in the coming week than in the passing week.
Prayer for the week
Pray for the Senate and National Assembly. Pray for them to lead wisely. Pray against confusion and insincerity among them. Pray for New Testament Christian Church.
Offer a prayer of faith in line with
• Job 1-2; 1 Cor. 1
Scripture Union Daily Guide 6th March 2021. Scripture Union is an international, inter-denominational, evangelical Christian organization. It was founded in 1867, and works in partnership with individuals and churches across the world. The organization’s stated aim is to use the Bible to inspire children, young people and adults to know God.
