Reading Time: 2 minutes
In what ways is the New Covenant more personal, internal, and relational than the Old?
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Oct. 17 | High Priest in the Order of Melchizedek
Reading Time: 4 minutes
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.
Oct. 17 | Application
Reading Time: 3 minutes
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.
Oct. 17 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
What proofs does the writer provide for why the order of Melchizedek is superior to the order of Aaron?
Oct. 10 | Designated by God to Be High Priest
Reading Time: 4 minutes
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.
Oct. 10 | Application
Reading Time: 3 minutes
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.
Oct. 10 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
How do these passages (Hebrews 5:1-10; 6:13-20) assure you that God will always keep his promises?
Oct. 3 | A Merciful and Faithful High Priest
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Jesus experienced the full weight of what it meant to be human. His humanity and suffering qualified him to be a high priest. His death paid the punishment for sin. His temptations gave him compassion for those tempted.
Oct. 3 | Application
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Where will you turn when you need help? Do you have a support network of friends, neighbors, and family members you could call anytime day or night?