Episode 38: Hebrews 7

Today's Meditation is based on Hebrews 7 from the Passion Translation

My Lord didn’t descend from the tribe of Levi, but shined from the tribe of Judah. My King-Priest did not arise because of a genealogical right under the law to be a priest, but by the power of an indestructible, resurrection life. The old order of priesthood has been set aside as weak and powerless. For the law never made anyone perfect. And in its place is a far better hope which gives me confidence to experience intimacy with God. And God confirmed it to me with his solemn vow. He affirmed the royal-priesthood of Jesus with his promise, saying,

The Lord has made a solemn oath and will never change his mind, “You are a King-Priest forever!”

All of this serves to magnify the truth that I have a superior covenant with God because Jesus himself is its guarantor. And Jesus permanently holds his priestly office, since he lives forever and will never have a successor. 

He is able to save fully from now throughout eternity, everyone who comes to God through him, because he lives to pray continually for them. He is my High Priest who perfectly fits my need. He is holy, without a trace of evil, without the ability to deceive, incapable of sin, and exalted beyond the heavens.

Unlike the former high priests, he doesn't have to offer daily sacrifices. He finished the sacrificial system, once and for all, when he offered himself. God’s promise, sealed with his oath, which succeeded the law, appoints a perfect Son who is complete forever!

And I am complete in him.

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing

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