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Psalms 110:4
The Lord has made a promise. He will not change his mind. He has said,“ You are a priest forever, just like Melchizedek.”
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Hebrews 6:20-7:3
That is where Jesus has gone. He went there to open the way ahead of us. He has become a high priest forever, just like Melchizedek.Melchizedek was the king of Salem. He was the priest of God Most High. He met Abraham, who was returning from winning a battle over some kings. Melchizedek blessed him.Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, the name Melchizedek means“ king of what is right.” Also,“ king of Salem” means“ king of peace.”Melchizedek has no father or mother. He has no family line. His days have no beginning. His life has no end. He remains a priest forever. In this way, he is like the Son of God.
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Hebrews 5:6
In another place God said,“ You are a priest forever, just like Melchizedek.”( Psalm 110:4)
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Hebrews 5:10
God appointed him to be the high priest, just like Melchizedek.
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Matthew 26:26-29
While they were eating, Jesus took bread. He gave thanks and broke it. He handed it to his disciples and said,“ Take this and eat it. This is my body.”Then he took a cup. He gave thanks and handed it to them. He said,“ All of you drink from it.This is my blood of the covenant. It is poured out to forgive the sins of many people.Here is what I tell you. From now on, I won’t drink wine with you again until the day I drink it with you in my Father’s kingdom.”
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Acts 16:17
She followed Paul and the rest of us around. She shouted,“ These men serve the Most High God. They are telling you how to be saved.”
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Psalms 7:17
I will give thanks to the Lord because he does what is right. I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High.
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Psalms 57:2
I cry out to God Most High. I cry out to God, and he shows that I am right.
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Psalms 76:2
His tent is in Jerusalem. The place where he lives is on Mount Zion.
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Ruth 3:10
“ Dear woman, may the Lord bless you,” he replied.“ You are showing even more kindness now than you did earlier. You didn’t run after the younger men, whether they were rich or poor.
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Micah 6:6
The people of Israel say,“ What should we bring with us when we go to worship the Lord? What should we offer the God of heaven when we bow down to him? Should we take burnt offerings to him? Should we sacrifice calves that are a year old?
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Hebrews 7:10-22
That’s because when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in Abraham’s body.The law that was given to the people called for the priestly system. That system began with Levi. Suppose the priestly system could have made people perfect. Then why was there still a need for another priest to come? And why did he need to be like Melchizedek? Why wasn’t he from Aaron’s family line?A change of the priestly system requires a change of law.We are talking about a priest who is from a different tribe. No one from that tribe has ever served at the altar.It is clear that our Lord came from the family line of Judah. Moses said nothing about priests who were from the tribe of Judah.But suppose another priest like Melchizedek appears. Then what we have said is even more clear.He has not become a priest because of a rule about his family line. He has become a priest because of his powerful life. His life can never be destroyed.Scripture says,“ You are a priest forever, just like Melchizedek.”( Psalm 110:4)The old rule is set aside. It was weak and useless.The law didn’t make anything perfect. Now a better hope has been given to us. That hope brings us near to God.The change of priestly system was made with a promise. Others became priests without any promise.But Jesus became a priest with a promise. God said to him,“ The Lord has given his word and made a promise. He will not change his mind. He has said,‘ You are a priest forever.’ ”( Psalm 110:4)Because God gave his word, Jesus makes certain the promise of a better covenant.
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Acts 7:48
“ But the Most High God does not live in houses made by human hands. As God says through the prophet,
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Galatians 6:10
So when we can do good to everyone, let us do it. Let’s try even harder to do good to the family of believers.
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Psalms 50:14
Bring me thank offerings, because I am your God. Carry out the promises you made to me, because I am the Most High God.
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2 Samuel 2 5
So he sent messengers to them to speak for him. The messengers said,“ You were kind to bury the body of your master Saul. May the Lord bless you for that.
