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As the writer moved his argument along about Jesus’ priesthood and New Covenant, Melchizedek became the perfect type of Christ in the Old Testament to connect some interpretative dots between Jesus and his non-Aaronic tribe.
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Jesus Christ didn’t come from the bloodline of the priestly tribe of Levi, but like Melchizedek, he derived his priestly credentials from a higher source.
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What proofs does the writer provide for why the order of Melchizedek is superior to the order of Aaron?
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In October 1943, Christian Standard shared approximately a dozen autobiographical sketches on “How I Happened to Be a Minister.” Here are two sketches by folks who served decades in Christian education—William Jessup and Dan Eynon.
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Lincoln (Ill.) Christian University and the Merold Institute of Ministry at Harvester Christian Church in St. Charles, Ill., recently announced they will partner to form a regional training center for church leaders starting in January 2022.
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Boise (Idaho) Bible College and Johnson University are taking steps to keep a Christian college education as affordable as possible. Plus briefs from Unionville (Va.) Christian Church, Journey Christian Church (Elizabeth City, N.C.), KCU, HIU, and more.
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No one can simply decide they want to be a priest, let alone the high priest. God alone can do this. Not even Jesus just showed up and expected to serve in that office. He needed to be designated by God—and he was.
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Successful athletes keep playing in spite of minor aches and many battle their way back to health after suffering major injuries, David Faust writes. Likewise, serving the Lord requires perseverance through pain.
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How do these passages (Hebrews 5:1-10; 6:13-20) assure you that God will always keep his promises?