Chapter 4.8
Melchizedek
Theophany
of Jesus Christ; the Order of Melchizedek
First Word
We can take a look at Melchizedek to find out
more about who God is. When we first
meet Melchizedek, he is introduced to us in Abraham’s time as the King of Salem (peace). The Book says
he lived in “Zion”
which is an affectionate name given to Jerusalem as it is located on one of the hills
known as “Mount
Zion”.[1]
This term was also applied to the Temple and the surrounding community.
Melchizedek was made like the Son of God; he was a King and a high priest forever.[2] The Book says he was without a father or
mother, no descendants, having neither beginning nor an ending.[3]
(Some
students of the word think there were just no actual records on the genealogy
of Melchizedek.)
Since he was made like the son of God,
then his characteristics is of the most High God.[4] (Other students believe that Melchizedek and Jesus
Christ were the same person) (Study on
Christophany)
Obscure writings have been
translated to show that Melchizedek instructed Abraham in the Torah
well before it was brought forth on Mount Sinai and taught the concepts of ONE God, a universal Deity; the Father of all.
Melchizedek presented teachings about the conduct and organization of
the local universe and that another Son of God
would come in the flesh, and that
he would be born of a woman; he blessed Abraham with prosperity.
The Dead
Sea Scrolls refer to him as a Devine Being, as Elohim and indicates he will be at the “Day of Atonement” and will atone for the
people predestined to him; He will also judge the people.
The Priesthood
There are many scriptures referring to
the High Priestly “ORDER OF
MELCHIZEDEK”. This “higher order”
Priesthood was before Aaron and the Levitical Priesthood ever existed. That’s why Abraham gave tithes to him,
indicating Melchizedek was superior to him.[5]
NOTE: Melchizedek
resembled God’s son and not the other way around. Melchizedek was a Christophany of Jesus Christ who appeared
throughout history. We are made
in the physical image of our Spiritual God.
So God looks like us in the physical realm, but totally different in the
Spiritual realm. His Spirit is invisible to mortal man unless manifested by God
for a special purpose. (Christophany) One day we will
see Him as He is.
Jesus was not a Levite, nor a Levitical
Priest, He was of a “higher order”
of Priesthood, that of Melchizedek. This higher priesthood served as a “Type of Christ”
and foreshadowed the coming Messiah. God and Jesus existed before all things
that were created. God and “Jesus the
Word” are One; THEY ARE
BOTH GOD;
Jesus is our
HIGH Priest forever.
[1] Psalms 76:2 – Melchizedek
dwelled in Zion.
[2] Genesis 14:18 – He was
the High Priest of the most high God
[3] Hebrews 7:3 – Without
Father or Mother; no beginning or end
[4] Hebrews 7:1-2 – Salem of
Salem; King of peace; King of righteousness
[5] Hebrews 5:10 – Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchizedek
-- Hebrews 5:6 – You are a priest FOREVER after the order of
Melchizedek -- Psalms
110:4 – You are a priest forever, in the order of
Melchizedek -- Hebrews 7:11 – Melchizedek; Higher order than Aaron Levitical
Priesthood -- Hebrews 7:15-16 -
Melchizedek priesthood of power and an indestructible life -- Hebrews 6:20 – God the Son is our High Priest
forever after the order of Melchizedek -- Hebrews
5:10 – Jesus was designated by God to be high priest in the order of
Melchizedek -- Hebrews 5:6 – Jesus confirmed again; You
are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek
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