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ABIDING IN EASTER - LENT DEVOTIONAL by BRYAN CRAIG

Day 27

In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, being designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 5:7-10 ESV

Melchizedek is an important figure in the history of God’s people. He was the King of Salem, and he brought bread and wine before Abram and blessed him. (Genesis 14) Then, it says Abram gave him a tenth of everything he had as a tithe. As you know, Abram would go on to become Abraham, the Father of God’s people of faith. In those days, kings were the ultimate authority and priests were intermediaries between God and man. Melchizedek is considered a king and a priest, but there is amazing foreshadowing happening here. God was going to send One who would be a King and Priest forever. He would become the ultimate authority, but He also would bridge the gap between man and God forever. He suffered and He cried out to God, all on our behalf. All other kings and priests are only men, not capable of perfection and holiness. But Jesus, the One and Only, is perfect and holy, and He saves us.

APPLICATION:

Are you still putting your faith in man or man-made systems, including your church or your pastor or priest? Sadly, they will fail because they are imperfect. Put your trust and your life in the hands of the only One who is perfect. Write about it in your journal or tell someone about this truth.