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How do we know Jesus is a priest after the order of Melchizedek?

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The Epistle to the Hebrews explicitly states that Jesus is a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek, highlighting His unique spiritual authority.

The New Testament book of Hebrews makes it clear that Jesus inherits a priesthood far superior to that of the Levitical priests by stating that He is 'a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek' (Hebrews 7:17). This truth underscores the eternal nature of Christ's priesthood, paralleling the obscure and eternal nature of Melchizedek himself. Unlike the Levitical priests whose service was temporary and whose lineages could be traced, Melchizedek—and thereby Christ—presents an uninterrupted and divine priesthood that intercedes for God's people. This doctrine is essential for understanding how Jesus fulfills the role as the perfect mediator between God and man.
Scripture References: Hebrews 7:17, Hebrews 7:24-25

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Melchizedek
Henry Law · Jul 10, 2007
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