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Golden Text:  But this man,  because He continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. Wherefore He is able to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him – Hebrews 7:24-25.

Hebrews 7:1 – For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him. Melchizedek was the priest of the most high God, his name means “King of righteousness” and Salem (Jerusalem) means “Peace”. Melchizedek was a king and priest of God who blessed Abraham after he won a battle with kings. In return, Abraham gave Melchizedek a tithe of the spoils, showing that Abraham recognized Melchizedek as a superior. The author previously asserted that Christ’s priesthood is like that of Melchizedek, now he speaks of Melchizedek of who he is and where’s he’s from.

Hebrews 7:2 – To whom also Abraham gave  tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is King of peace.  It begins with Abraham returning from battling with eastern kings who had taken Sodom and Gomorrah by force and also had taken captives, including Abraham’s nephew, Lot.  Abraham and his servants defeated them and rescued the captives, recovered the goods and returned to Canaan. At Abraham’s return is when he was met by the king of Salem, Melchizedek. Abraham gives Melchizedek a tenth of all the spoils of the battle. His reverence for Melchizedek shows his greatness by the title of his name King of righteousness, and King of Salem meaning “King of peace” which symbolizes the nature of Christ who combines these two virtues in His Person and rule. Melchizedek priesthood was similar to Jesus’ priesthood righteousness and peace, Jesus’ Priesthood is forever, Melchizedek’s priesthood is presented as if it were forever, since the Bible says nothing about any successors. Read More