MELCHIZEDEK

Melchizedek, the king of Salem in the time of Abraham.

Many believe that Melchizedek was Jesus.

Melchizedek received tithes from Abraham. Abraham paid a tenth to Melchizedek - just as the nation of Israel would later pay a tenth to the sons of Levi. Thus Abraham, great as he was, showed his deference to Melchizedek.

Melchizedek blessed Abraham "who had the promises". There is no dispute that "the lesser is blessed by the better". Thus Melchizedek is clearly "better" than Abraham

Melchizedek's service was not affeected by death. In the priesthood under the Jewish system (i.e., the Levitical or Aaronic priesthood), tithes were received by "mortal men" (whose service ended at death).

But it has been witnessed that Melchizedek "lives"-"remains a priest continually"

How he lives and remains a priest continually, the Bible does not say but in this way Melchizedek is greater than the Levitical priests.

Levi was "in the loins of his father" Abraham when Melchizedek met him. Thus Levi, who receives tithes, paid tithes "through Abraham, so to speak". Again illustrating the greatness of Melchizedek, as one greater than Levi!




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