Tag Archives: Hebrews

“For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.” (Hebrews 7:12, KJV 1900) In anything it is difficult to make changes. I guess there are many reasons for this as people often resist change. However, even when they do not resist, change is still difficult. The reason isContinue reading “A Change in the Law (Hebrews 7:12-14)”

“If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?” (Hebrews 7:11, KJV 1900) There are many jobs in which there is little job satisfaction.Continue reading “Perfection (Hebrews 7:11-14)”

“Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.” (Hebrews 7:4, KJV 1900) When sports enthusiasts get together, they often talk about which player throughout history was the greatest. Who was the greatest batter? Who was the greatest quarterback? Who was the greatest boxer orContinue reading “Greater Priesthood (Hebrews 7:4-10)”

“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:” (1 Peter 2:9, KJV 1900) On the last post, I looked at Jesus as an eternal king priest, after theContinue reading “Royal Priesthood (1 Peter 2:9)”

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; 2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King ofContinue reading “The Priest King (Hebrews 7:1-4)”

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; 2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King ofContinue reading “Validated as Priest (Hebrews 7:1-4)”

“Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.” (Hebrews 6:19–20, KJV 1900) Years ago, I purchased a 16-foot 1959 mahogany boat.Continue reading “Our Firm Anchor (Hebrews 6:19-20)”

“. . . by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us.” (Hebrews 6:18, ESV) The year 2020 has been a doozy. In my lifetime, I cannot remember a year like this.Continue reading “Be Steadfast (Hebrews 6:16-18)”

“For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,” (Hebrews 6:13, KJV 1900) In my adult life, I have served on several courtroom juries. Every witness was sworn in. The process used to include putting your hand on a Bible and raising the right hand andContinue reading “The Greatest (Hebrews 6:13-15)”

“And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” (Hebrews 6:11–12, KJV 1900) Someone asked me once, “What charged my ministerial battery?” for many ministersContinue reading “Preacher’s Desire (Hebrews 6:11-12)”