Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
Once in awhile I’ll have someone ask me to provide a detailed study of Melchizedek It’s an understandable request seeing’s how the Bible tells us to consider him. Truth is, however, any such study that goes beyond what the Word of God gives us would be frivolous and without profit.
Here’s what we can say:
He was greater than Abraham
Vs 7
Abraham gave him tithes and Melchizedek blessed Abraham.
He was a priest before Abraham, and therefore not of the tribe of Levi
Vs 11
Melchizedek was both priest and king. That is reminiscent of what the Bible teaches about Jesus.
There would one day arise a new priest after the order of Melchizedek
Vs 15
This priest would possess the power of endless life
Vs 16
This new priest would disannul the first priesthood
Vs 18
We replace Abraham and the following of him for Jesus. Faith in Christ both supplants and voids Judaism.
His priesthood would continue forever and would never change
Vs 24
There are no new prophets, priests or kings after him. He replaces the old commandments with the new and will Himself never be replaced. Islam, therefore, is a wrong religion.
Because He abides continually, He is able to save completely all who come to God by Him
Vs 25
The obvious lesson is to stop looking at the old way and stop looking for a new way but focus only on His way.
John 14:6 (KJV)
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Focus exclusively on the way of Christ, not Judaism for spiritual guidance and fulfillment.
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