One might even say that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him. They offer worship in a sanctuary that is a sketch and shadow of the heavenly one; for Moses, when he was about to erect the tent, was warned, “See that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain.” has now obtained a more excellent ministry, and to that degree he is the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted through better promises. For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. 2 Indeed, by faith * our ancestors received approval. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible.

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 (NRSV) Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. They offer worship in a sanctuary that is a sketch and shadow of the heavenly one; for Moses, when he was about to erect the tent, was warned, “See that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain.” has now obtained a more excellent ministry, and to that degree he is the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted through better promises. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Call us at 888-634-2038. Recent. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. It is even more obvious when another priest arises, resembling Melchizedek, one who has become a priest, not through a legal requirement concerning physical descent, but through the power of an indestructible life. Now if he were on earth, he would not be a priest at all, since there are priests who offer gifts according to the law.

. And those descendants of Levi who receive the priestly office have a commandment in the law to collect tithesBut this man, who does not belong to their ancestry, collected tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had received the promises.

Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. The Meaning of Faith. Now the main point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices; hence it is necessary for this priest also to have something to offer. Used by permission. By registering for an account, you agree to Faithlife’s This “King Melchizedek of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham as he was returning from defeating the kings and blessed him”; and to him Abraham apportioned “one-tenth of everything.” His name, in the first place, means “king of righteousness”; next he is also king of Salem, that is, “king of peace.” Without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever.

high priests, he has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself. Used by permission. For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is necessarily a change in the law as well. For the law appoints as high priests those who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever. A. Their earlier guides have passed away (Hebrews 13:7); their Lord and Saviour abides the same for ever.He who is the subject of all Christian teaching is the same, therefore (Hebrews 13:9) "be not carried away by divert teachings. New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA. Abraham the patriarch gave him a tenth of the spoils. Hebrews 7:1–8:13 The Priestly Order of Melchizedek (Gen 14:17–20) 7 This “King Melchizedek of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham as he was returning from defeating the …

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