Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson, The Message (MSG), Sign up for these short lessons that answer basic questions about the Bible, The Message Raspberry Blossom, Personal Size + Topical Concordance, The Message Canvas Bible: Coloring and Journaling the Story of God, Leather-Look, Gold Leaf, Message Slimline Bible--soft leather-look, brown/tan, NIV and The Message Side-by-Side Bible, Two Bible Versions Together for Study and Comparison, Bonded Leather, Black, Large Print, The Message Deluxe Gift Bible, Brown/Saddle Tan Leather-Look. 10 For he was still in his ancestor Abraham’s loins The Message Melchizedek, Priest of God 7 1-3 Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. Greek: kai perissoteron eti katadelon estin, ei kata ten homoioteta Melchisedek anistatai hiereus heteros,. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. In these respects, it was undoubted that he was inferior to Melchizedek. No matter how many sacrifices were offered year after year, they never added up to a complete solution. But since it didn’t get the job done, there was a change of priesthood, which brought with it a radical new kind of law. 1 This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. The Message Hebrews 1:7. Scripture: Hebrews 7:26–8:5. (AJ) 28 For the law appoints as high priests men in all their weakness;(AK) but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son,(AL) who has been made perfect(AM) forever. “Melchizedek” means “King of Righteousness.” “Salem” means “Peace.” So, he is also “King of Peace.” Melchizedek towers out of the past—without record of family ties, no account of beginning or end. No matter how many sacrifices were offered year after year, they never added up to a ... Read verse in The Message Bible The law appoints as high priests men who are never able to get the job done right. He met Abraham, who was returning from “the royal massacre,” and gave him his blessing. Hebrews 8 In essence, we have just such a high priest: authoritative right alongside God, conducting worship in the one true sanctuary built by God. In this way he is like the Son of God, one huge priestly presence dominating the landscape always. Another way—Jesus!—a way that does work, that brings us right into the presence of God, is put in its place. the one who possessed the promise. The book of Hebrews is meant to challenge, encourage, and empower Christian believers. 7 Now without dispute the inferior is blessed by the superior, 8 and in one case tithes are received by mortal men, while in the other by him who is affirmed to be alive. 4 Just think how great he was: Even the patriarch(F) Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder! Hebrews 7. A new covenant. There is no way of understanding this in terms of the old Levitical priesthood, which is why there is nothing in Jesus’ family tree connecting him with that priestly line. 23 [Again, the former successive line of priests] was made up of many, because they were each prevented by death from continuing [perpetually in office]; Read full chapter He’s done it, once and for all: offered up himself as the sacrifice. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and take your Bible knowledge to a new level this year! Commentary on Hebrews 7:11-25 (Read Hebrews 7:11-25) The priesthood and law by which perfection could not come, are done away; a Priest is risen, and a dispensation now set up, by which true believers may be made perfect. All rights reserved worldwide. 3-5 The assigned task of a high priest is to offer both gifts and sacrifices, and it’s no different with the priesthood of Jesus. Hebrews 6 The Message (MSG). Dec 8, 1996. Unlike the other high priests, he doesn’t have to offer sacrifices for his own sins every day before he can get around to us and our sins. 6 After this was set up, the priests went about their duties in the large tent. Hebrews 10 The old plan was only a hint of the good things in the new plan. a. 6 1-3 So come on, let’s leave the preschool fingerpainting exercises on Christ and get on with the grand work of art. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Somewhere it’s written, “God rested the seventh day, having completed his work,” but in this other text he says, “They’ll never be able to sit down and rest.” So this promise has not yet been fulfilled. The writer to the Hebrews wanted to remove these intellectual problems the Jewish Christians had with the gospel. But this man, a complete outsider, collected tithes from Abraham and blessed him, the one to whom the promises had been given. First, the name Melchizedek means “king of righteousness”; then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.” 3 Without father or mother, without genealogy,(D) without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God,(E) he remains a priest forever. 11-14 If the priesthood of Levi and Aaron, which provided the framework for the giving of the law, could really make people perfect, there wouldn’t have been need for a new priesthood like that of Melchizedek. Hebrews 7:7 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Hebrews 7:7, NIV: "And without doubt the lesser is blessed by the greater." This makes Jesus the guarantee of a far better way between us and God—one that really works! "Melchizedek" means "King of Righteousness." But this man, a complete outsider, collected tithes from Abraham and blessed him, the one to whom the promises had been given. Another way—Jesus!—a way that does work, that brings us right into the presence of God, is put in its place. John Piper Dec 1, 1996 433 Shares Sermon. But this intervening command of God, which came later, appoints the Son, who is absolutely, eternally perfect. Our High Priest is the Son of God Perfect Forever. In this way he is like the Son of God, one huge priestly presence dominating the landscape always. He met Abraham, who was returning from “the royal massacre,” and gave him his blessing. Hebrews 7:7, NASB: "But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater." He met Abraham, who was returning from “the royal massacre,” and gave him his blessing. 7 This Melchizedek was king of Salem(A) and priest of God Most High. b. He’s done it, once and for all: offered up himself as the sacrifice. 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. Hebrews 7 The Message (MSG) Melchizedek, Priest of God 7 1-3 Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. 11 If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people(L) established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come,(M) one in the order of Melchizedek,(N) not in the order of Aaron? According to this letter, Jesus Christ is superior to all other prophets and all other claims to truth. 15-19 But the Melchizedek story provides a perfect analogy: Jesus, a priest like Melchizedek, not by genealogical descent but by the sheer force of resurrection life—he lives!—“priest forever in the royal order of Melchizedek.” The former way of doing things, a system of commandments that never worked out the way it was supposed to, was set aside; the law brought nothing to maturity. 12-14 So watch your step, friends. John Piper Dec 8, 1996 172 Shares God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him 26 Such a high priest(AD) truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners,(AE) exalted above the heavens. These intellectual hang-ups kept them from continuing on to maturity in Jesus. 17 For it is declared: “You are a priest forever,    in the order of Melchizedek.”[a](R), 18 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless(S) 19 (for the law made nothing perfect),(T) and a better hope(U) is introduced, by which we draw near to God.(V). He was warned about something he couldn’t see, and acted on what he was told. 7 1-3 Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of the Highest God. Abraham in turn gave him a tenth of the spoils. Hebrews 7:25The Message (MSG) 23-25 Earlier there were a lot of priests, for they died and had to be replaced. 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