Hebrews 7:11-28
https://www.biblestudytools.com/hebrews/passage/?q=hebrews+7:11-28
Jesus Like Melchizedek
11 If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come, one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron? 12 For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also. 13 He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, and no one from that tribe has ever served at the altar. 14 For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. 15 And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, 16 one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life. 17 For it is declared: “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.” 18 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless 19 (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. 20 And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath, 21 but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’ ” 22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant. 23 Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; 24 but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. 25 Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. 26 Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. 27 Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. 28 For the law appoints as high priests men in all their weakness; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
Study Notes; These will be added as I am able.
7:11-17 Jesus' high-priestly role was superior to that of any priest of Levi, because the Messiah was a priest of a higher order (Psalm 110:4). If the Jewish priests and their laws had been able to save people, why would God need to send Christ as a priest, who came not from the tribe of Levi (the priestly tribe), but from the tribe of Judah? The animal sacrifices had to be repeated, and they offered only temporary forgiveness; but Christ's sacrifice was offered once, and it offers total and permanent forgiveness. Under the new covenant, the Levitical priesthood was canceled in favor of Christ's role as high priest. Because Christ is our high priest, we need to pay attention to him. No minister, leader, or Christian friend can substitute for Christ's work and for his role in our salvation.
7:18, 19 The law was not intended to save people, but to point out sin (see Romans 3:20; 5:20) and to point toward Christ (see Galatians 3:24, 25). Salvation comes through Christ, whose sacrifice brings forgiveness for our sins. Being ethical, working diligently to help others, and giving to charitable causes are all commendable, but all of our good deeds cannot save us or make us right with God. There is a "better hope."
7:22-24 This "better covenant" is also called the new covenant or testament. It is new and better because it allows us to go directly to God through Christ. We no longer need to rely on sacrificed animals and mediating priests to obtain God's forgiveness. This new covenant is better because, while all human priests die, Christ lives forever. Priests and sacrifices could not save people, but Christ truly saves. You have access to Christ. He is available to you, but do you go to him with your needs?
7:25 No one can add to what Jesus did to save us; our past, present, and future sins are all forgiven, and Jesus is with the Father as a sign that our sins are forgiven. If you are a Christian, remember that Christ has paid the price for your sins once and for all. (See also 9:24-28.)
7:25 As our high priest, Christ is our advocate, the mediator between us and God. He looks after our interests and intercedes for us with God. The Old Testament high priest went before God once a year to plead for the forgiveness of the nation's sins. Christ makes perpetual intercession before God for us. Christ's continuous presence in heaven with the Father assures us that our sins have been paid for and forgiven (see Romans 8:33, 34; Hebrews 2:17, 18; 4:15, 16; 9:24). This wonderful assurance frees us from guilt and from fear of failure.
7:27 In Old Testament times when animals were sacrificed, they were cut into pieces, the parts were washed, the fat was burned, the blood was sprinkled, and the meat was boiled. Blood was demanded as atonement for sins, and God accepted animal blood to cover the people's sins (Leviticus 17:11). Because of the sacrificial system, the Israelites were generally aware that sin costs someone something and that they themselves were sinful. Many people take Christ's work on the cross for granted. They don't realize how costly it was for Jesus to secure our forgiveness --it cost him his life and painful, temporary separation from his Father (Matthew 27:46; 1 Peter 1:18, 19).
7:27 Because Jesus died once for all he brought the sacrificial system to an end. He forgave sins --past, present, and future. The Jews did not need to go back to the old system because Christ, the perfect sacrifice, completed the work of redemption. You don't have to look for another way to have your sins forgiven --Christ was the final sacrifice for you.
7:28 As we better understand the Jewish sacrificial system, we see that Jesus' death served as the perfect atonement for our sins. His death brings us eternal life. How callous, how cold, how stubborn it would be to refuse God's greatest gift.
It is interesting that this Scripture talks about how regulations of men are weak and ineffective (verse 18) right when the Kari Lake verdict illustrates the timeliness of these verses. God's timing is really amazing. His patience with us is also. The message is so very clear to me--Jesus is better, permanent forever, and is a connection to God, sent to us with His Father's oath (verse 17) and His Father's Words (John 14:10, 24) and His Father's love (John 3:16). It just shows it is compelling and reasonable to consider belief in Jesus. So, it is reasonable also for me to declare Jesus my Savior.
My Lord and Savior, thank You for interceding for us. Help us in many ways, Jesus. As we turn to You, show us ways to improve our laws and regulations, and the application of them, to be more aligned with Your sovereign will. Lord, we know to go against God is futile. Set in us a desire to do the best we are able. Then help us achieve that for Your honor and glory. We need Your guidance, Lord. Thank You for the reminders. In Your holy name, Jesus, Amen.
A Song: https://youtu.be/D0Ds2sVEk4k
Have a blessed day.
Hebrews 7:11-28
https://www.biblestudytools.com/hebrews/passage/?q=hebrews+7:11-28
Jesus Like Melchizedek
11 If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come, one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron? 12 For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also. 13 He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, and no one from that tribe has ever served at the altar. 14 For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. 15 And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, 16 one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life. 17 For it is declared: “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.” 18 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless 19 (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. 20 And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath, 21 but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’ ” 22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant. 23 Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; 24 but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. 25 Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. 26 Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. 27 Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. 28 For the law appoints as high priests men in all their weakness; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
Study Notes; These will be added as I am able.
7:11-17 Jesus' high-priestly role was superior to that of any priest of Levi, because the Messiah was a priest of a higher order (Psalm 110:4). If the Jewish priests and their laws had been able to save people, why would God need to send Christ as a priest, who came not from the tribe of Levi (the priestly tribe), but from the tribe of Judah? The animal sacrifices had to be repeated, and they offered only temporary forgiveness; but Christ's sacrifice was offered once, and it offers total and permanent forgiveness. Under the new covenant, the Levitical priesthood was canceled in favor of Christ's role as high priest. Because Christ is our high priest, we need to pay attention to him. No minister, leader, or Christian friend can substitute for Christ's work and for his role in our salvation.
7:18, 19 The law was not intended to save people, but to point out sin (see Romans 3:20; 5:20) and to point toward Christ (see Galatians 3:24, 25). Salvation comes through Christ, whose sacrifice brings forgiveness for our sins. Being ethical, working diligently to help others, and giving to charitable causes are all commendable, but all of our good deeds cannot save us or make us right with God. There is a "better hope."
7:22-24 This "better covenant" is also called the new covenant or testament. It is new and better because it allows us to go directly to God through Christ. We no longer need to rely on sacrificed animals and mediating priests to obtain God's forgiveness. This new covenant is better because, while all human priests die, Christ lives forever. Priests and sacrifices could not save people, but Christ truly saves. You have access to Christ. He is available to you, but do you go to him with your needs?
7:25
7:25
7:27 In Old Testament times when animals were sacrificed, they were cut into pieces, the parts were washed, the fat was burned, the blood was sprinkled, and the meat was boiled. Blood was demanded as atonement for sins, and God accepted animal blood to cover the people's sins (Leviticus 17:11). Because of the sacrificial system, the Israelites were generally aware that sin costs someone something and that they themselves were sinful. Many people take Christ's work on the cross for granted. They don't realize how costly it was for Jesus to secure our forgiveness --it cost him his life and painful, temporary separation from his Father (Matthew 27:46; 1 Peter 1:18, 19).
7:27 Because Jesus died once for all he brought the sacrificial system to an end. He forgave sins --past, present, and future. The Jews did not need to go back to the old system because Christ, the perfect sacrifice, completed the work of redemption. You don't have to look for another way to have your sins forgiven --Christ was the final sacrifice for you.
7:28 As we better understand the Jewish sacrificial system, we see that Jesus' death served as the perfect atonement for our sins. His death brings us eternal life. How callous, how cold, how stubborn it would be to refuse God's greatest gift.
It is interesting that this Scripture talks about how regulations of men are weak and ineffective (verse 18) right when the Kari Lake verdict illustrates the timeliness of these verses. God's timing is really amazing. His patience with us is also. The message is so very clear to me--Jesus is better, permanent forever, and is a connection to God, sent to us with His Father's oath (verse 17) and His Father's Words (John 14:10, 24) and His Father's love (John 3:16). It just shows it is compelling and reasonable to consider belief in Jesus. So, it is reasonable also for me to declare Jesus my Savior.
My Lord and Savior, thank You for interceding for us. Help us in many ways, Jesus. As we turn to You, show us ways to improve our laws and regulations, and the application of them, to be more aligned with Your sovereign will. Lord, we know to go against God is futile. Set in us a desire to do the best we are able. Then help us achieve that for Your honor and glory. We need Your guidance, Lord. Thank You for the reminders. In Your holy name, Jesus, Amen.
A Song: https://youtu.be/D0Ds2sVEk4k
Have a blessed day.
Hebrews 7:11-28
https://www.biblestudytools.com/hebrews/passage/?q=hebrews+7:11-28
Jesus Like Melchizedek
11 If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come, one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron? 12 For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also. 13 He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, and no one from that tribe has ever served at the altar. 14 For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. 15 And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, 16 one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life. 17 For it is declared: “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.” 18 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless 19 (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. 20 And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath, 21 but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’ ” 22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant. 23 Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; 24 but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. 25 Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. 26 Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. 27 Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. 28 For the law appoints as high priests men in all their weakness; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
Study Notes; These will be added as I am able.
7:11-17 Jesus' high-priestly role was superior to that of any priest of Levi, because the Messiah was a priest of a higher order (Psalm 110:4). If the Jewish priests and their laws had been able to save people, why would God need to send Christ as a priest, who came not from the tribe of Levi (the priestly tribe), but from the tribe of Judah? The animal sacrifices had to be repeated, and they offered only temporary forgiveness; but Christ's sacrifice was offered once, and it offers total and permanent forgiveness. Under the new covenant, the Levitical priesthood was canceled in favor of Christ's role as high priest. Because Christ is our high priest, we need to pay attention to him. No minister, leader, or Christian friend can substitute for Christ's work and for his role in our salvation.
7:18, 19 The law was not intended to save people, but to point out sin (see Romans 3:20; 5:20) and to point toward Christ (see Galatians 3:24, 25). Salvation comes through Christ, whose sacrifice brings forgiveness for our sins. Being ethical, working diligently to help others, and giving to charitable causes are all commendable, but all of our good deeds cannot save us or make us right with God. There is a "better hope."
7:22-24
7:25
7:25
7:27
7:27 Because Jesus died once for all he brought the sacrificial system to an end. He forgave sins --past, present, and future. The Jews did not need to go back to the old system because Christ, the perfect sacrifice, completed the work of redemption. You don't have to look for another way to have your sins forgiven --Christ was the final sacrifice for you.
7:28 As we better understand the Jewish sacrificial system, we see that Jesus' death served as the perfect atonement for our sins. His death brings us eternal life. How callous, how cold, how stubborn it would be to refuse God's greatest gift.
It is interesting that this Scripture talks about how regulations of men are weak and ineffective (verse 18) right when the Kari Lake verdict illustrates the timeliness of these verses. God's timing is really amazing. His patience with us is also. The message is so very clear to me--Jesus is better, permanent forever, and is a connection to God, sent to us with His Father's oath (verse 17) and His Father's Words (John 14:10, 24) and His Father's love (John 3:16). It just shows it is compelling and reasonable to consider belief in Jesus. So, it is reasonable also for me to declare Jesus my Savior.
My Lord and Savior, thank You for interceding for us. Help us in many ways, Jesus. As we turn to You, show us ways to improve our laws and regulations, and the application of them, to be more aligned with Your sovereign will. Lord, we know to go against God is futile. Set in us a desire to do the best we are able. Then help us achieve that for Your honor and glory. We need Your guidance, Lord. Thank You for the reminders. In Your holy name, Jesus, Amen.
A Song: https://youtu.be/D0Ds2sVEk4k
Have a blessed day.
Hebrews 7:11-28
https://www.biblestudytools.com/hebrews/passage/?q=hebrews+7:11-28
Jesus Like Melchizedek
11 If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come, one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron? 12 For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also. 13 He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, and no one from that tribe has ever served at the altar. 14 For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. 15 And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, 16 one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life. 17 For it is declared: “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.” 18 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless 19 (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. 20 And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath, 21 but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’ ” 22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant. 23 Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; 24 but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. 25 Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. 26 Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. 27 Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. 28 For the law appoints as high priests men in all their weakness; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
Study Notes; These will be added as I am able.
7:11-17 Jesus' high-priestly role was superior to that of any priest of Levi, because the Messiah was a priest of a higher order (Psalm 110:4). If the Jewish priests and their laws had been able to save people, why would God need to send Christ as a priest, who came not from the tribe of Levi (the priestly tribe), but from the tribe of Judah? The animal sacrifices had to be repeated, and they offered only temporary forgiveness; but Christ's sacrifice was offered once, and it offers total and permanent forgiveness. Under the new covenant, the Levitical priesthood was canceled in favor of Christ's role as high priest. Because Christ is our high priest, we need to pay attention to him. No minister, leader, or
It is interesting that this Scripture talks about how regulations of men are weak and ineffective (verse 18) right when the Kari Lake verdict illustrates the timeliness of these verses. God's timing is really amazing. His patience with us is also. The message is so very clear to me--Jesus is better, permanent forever, and is a connection to God, sent to us with His Father's oath (verse 17) and His Father's Words (John 14:10, 24) and His Father's love (John 3:16). It just shows it is compelling and reasonable to consider belief in Jesus. So, it is reasonable also for me to declare Jesus my Savior.
My Lord and Savior, thank You for interceding for us. Help us in many ways, Jesus. As we turn to You, show us ways to improve our laws and regulations, and the application of them, to be more aligned with Your sovereign will. Lord, we know to go against God is futile. Set in us a desire to do the best we are able. Then help us achieve that for Your honor and glory. We need Your guidance, Lord. Thank You for the reminders. In Your holy name, Jesus, Amen.
A Song: https://youtu.be/D0Ds2sVEk4k
Have a blessed day.
Hebrews 7:11-28
https://www.biblestudytools.com/hebrews/passage/?q=hebrews+7:11-28
Jesus Like Melchizedek
11 If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come, one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron? 12 For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also. 13 He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, and no one from that tribe has ever served at the altar. 14 For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. 15 And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, 16 one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life. 17 For it is declared: “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.” 18 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless 19 (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. 20 And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath, 21 but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’ ” 22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant. 23 Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; 24 but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. 25 Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. 26 Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. 27 Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. 28 For the law appoints as high priests men in all their weakness; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
Study Notes; These will be added as I am able.
It is interesting that this Scripture talks about how regulations of men are weak and ineffective (verse 18) right when the Kari Lake verdict illustrates the timeliness of these verses. God's timing is really amazing. His patience with us is also. The message is so very clear to me--Jesus is better, permanent forever, and is a connection to God, sent to us with His Father's oath (verse 17) and His Father's Words (John 14:10, 24) and His Father's love (John 3:16). It just shows it is compelling and reasonable to consider belief in Jesus. So, it is reasonable also for me to declare Jesus my Savior.
My Lord and Savior, thank You for interceding for us. Help us in many ways, Jesus. As we turn to You, show us ways to improve our laws and regulations, and the application of them, to be more aligned with Your sovereign will. Lord, we know to go against God is futile. Set in us a desire to do the best we are able. Then help us achieve that for Your honor and glory. We need Your guidance, Lord. Thank You for the reminders. In Your holy name, Jesus, Amen.
A Song: https://youtu.be/D0Ds2sVEk4k
Have a blessed day.
Hebrews 7:11-28
https://www.biblestudytools.com/hebrews/passage/?q=hebrews+7:11-28
Jesus Like Melchizedek
11 If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come, one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron? 12 For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also. 13 He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, and no one from that tribe has ever served at the altar. 14 For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. 15 And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, 16 one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life. 17 For it is declared: “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.” 18 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless 19 (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. 20 And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath, 21 but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’ ” 22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant. 23 Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; 24 but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. 25 Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. 26 Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. 27 Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. 28 For the law appoints as high priests men in all their weakness; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
Study Notes; These will be added as I am able.
It is interesting that this Scripture talks about how regulations of men are weak and ineffective (verse 18) right when the Kari Lake verdict illustrates the timeliness of these verses. God's timing is really amazing. His patience with us is also. The message is so very clear to me--Jesus is better, permanent forever, and is a connection to God, sent to us with His Father's oath (verse 17) and His Father's Words (John 14:10, 24) and His Father's love (John 3:16). It just shows it is compelling and reasonable to consider belief in Jesus. So, it is reasonable also for me to declare Jesus my Savior.
My Lord and Savior, thank You for interceding for us. Help us in many ways, Jesus. As we turn to You, show us ways to improve our laws and regulations, and the application of them, to be more aligned with Your sovereign will. Lord, we know to go against God is futile. Set in us a desire to do the best we are able. Then help us achieve that for Your honor and glory. We need Your guidance, Lord. Thank You for the reminders. In Your holy name, Jesus, Amen.
A Song: https://youtu.be/oVrmbQCafis
Have a blessed day.