2022年1月4日 · What is the order of Melchizedek (Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 7:17)? The priest Melchizedek appears in three sections of Scripture. He is briefly introduced in Genesis 14:18–20. In a messianic psalm (Psalm 110:4), David addresses the “order of Melchizedek” specifically: after describing the victory and glory of the Messiah, David says,

According to the writer of Hebrews (7:13-17) Jesus is considered a priest in the order of Melchizedek because, like Melchizedek, Jesus was not a descendant of Aaron, and thus would not qualify for the Jewish priesthood under the Law of Moses.

The Order of Melchizedek is a significant theological concept that appears in the Bible, primarily in the context of the priesthood and the messianic prophecy. This order is named after Melchizedek, a mysterious figure who appears in the Old Testament and is later referenced in the New Testament as a type of Christ.

What is the "order of Melchizedek" referenced six times in the book of Hebrews (Hebrews 5:6, 10, 6:20, 7:11, 17 and 21)? What does Scripture reveal about the unique individual who started it early in Biblical history?

The order of Melchizedek was Adam's until he died, and then the title was passed to his son Seth. From Seth, the title passed from father to son (or grandson). Noah inherited the title when Methuselah died even though Noah was Methuselah's grandson, because Methuselah outlived his son, Lamech.

2023年6月28日 · In Genesis 14, the moment where Abram meets a priest named Melchizedek. Who was this person, and what does he have to do with the “Order of Melchizedek” that Hebrews mentions that Jesus belongs to? Rev. Dr. Amy Peeler gives her perspective.

Genesis 14:18-20: Melchizedek is introduced as the "king of Salem" and "priest of God Most High." He meets Abram (later Abraham) after Abram's victory over the kings and blesses him. In return, Abram gives Melchizedek a tenth of everything.