Jesus, The Coming Messiah: Advent Readings from Old Testament to New
December 11: The Messiah as High Priest Forever
Readings: Psalm 110; Hebrews 7

Psalm 110:4, The Voice
The Eternal has sworn an oath and cannot change His mind: “You are a priest forever— in the honored order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 7:23-28, The Voice
The prior priesthood of the sons of Levi has included many priests because death cut short their service, but Jesus holds His priesthood permanently because He lives His resurrected life forever. From such a vantage, He is able to save those who approach God through Him for all time because He will forever live to be their advocate in the presence of God.

It is only fitting that we should have a High Priest who is devoted to God, blameless, pure, compassionate toward but separate from sinners, and exalted by God to the highest place of honor. Unlike other high priests, He does not first need to make atonement every day for His own sins, and only then for His people’s, because He already made atonement, reconciling us with God once and forever when He offered Himself as a sacrifice. The law made imperfect men high priests; but after that law was given, God swore an oath that made His perfected Son a high priest for all time.

Prayer
Hallelujah to Jesus!
The One who secures our salvation forever

Hallelujah to Jesus!
The One who intercedes for us
and opens the way to God

Hallelujah to Jesus!
Whose perfect sacrifice is last and best
All that is needed for all sin, for all time

Revel and Rejoice
Praise and Proclaim
Magnify
Glorify
Adore

Our Steadfast Savior
Perfect Sacrifice and Priest Forever
Mindful of our frailty
Looks on our lowliness
and responds with greatness
Great grace and Greater grace
for us and for all

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord
God of power and might
Heaven and earth are full of Your glory
It is as you have said

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Thank you for setting aside times this Holy Season to seek the One we celebrate.

Jesus, The Coming Messiah is an Advent Bible Reading Plan highlighting the Old Testament prophesies and passages which Christians see fulfilled in Jesus.

As you read each passage, consider how this description of Jesus the Messiah reveals his character, motivation, and purpose. How does this description inspire you to trust Jesus and his promises? How will you apply and share what you have discovered? I look forward to your comments.

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Happy Advent and Merry Christmas! – Lisa <

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