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CHRIST HAD TO HAVE ANOTHER ORDER
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
Hebrews 7:11-28
Galatians 3:6-18
“Even as Abraham believed God, and it was
accounted to him for righteousness.”
CHRIST HAD TO HAVE ANOTHER ORDER
The facts about Jesus Christ were the things that the Jews argued about over and over and they rejected Him as the promised Messiah, the Son of God. The Apostles carried on preaching the gospel of Christ after His ascension to heaven but were derided and persecuted for their preaching. That negative reception was one of the reasons for the writing of this epistle. The Jewish Christians had a hard time in answering questions regarding their new faith. Thus this letter became handy in helping them to face their opponents.
Christ rose to be a priest after the similitude of Melchizedek and was not made after the law of a carnal commandment. Much has been said concerning Melchizedek and his relationship with Abraham. The patriarch recognized him as a priest of God and in offering him tithes he demonstrated his faith in God. His act shows that he was well informed of the sanctity of serving God in a spiritual way. Jesus acknowledged that Abraham saw Him. That priesthood was made after the power of an endless life. That is, His priesthood would last for ever. This was best represented by the order of Melchizedek. The law made nothing perfect but better hope was expected to come. That hope came in Jesus Christ and through Him we draw near to God.
When Paul wrote to the Galatians on the same subject, he stressed that Abraham believed God and was counted righteous. He added that they who are of faith are the children of Abraham and are blessed with him. The main factor is faith and the object of faith is Christ. Abraham had this faith when he met Melchizedek. The just shall live by that faith. The law is called the schoolmaster that brought us to the faith. People of all nations are brought under that faith in Christ.
THOUGHT: One is counted righteous when one believes that Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah.
PRAYER: Father, may I submit to Him who can make intercession for me.