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I hope this will be a simple fun tool for us to grow in our understanding and surrender to God through the Bible as we connect over the web. Reading the Bible is both simple and difficult. What could be easier than opening a book and reading? Yet we've all done that and wondered what sections of the Bible mean? What's with the book of Leviticus? What is Revelation really about? Is the Song of Songs about marital love or is it supposed to be more 'spiritual' than that?

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4.08.2011

Hebrews 7:11-28

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Though I don't mind lingering over a passage, long or short, we should move on, so let's finish Hebrews 7

The author makes several arguments for the superiority of Jesus' high priesthood over what had been in place as the Levitical priesthood. Maybe the main issue is that the old priesthood and the law that went with it served an important funciton, but it didn't/couldn't actually make anyone whole, perfect, mature or fully draw anyone near to God. Thus the change in priesthood, the change in law, and the nature of it all as Jesus assumes the role of High Priest. Not only that, but Jesus can guarentee that His ministry is eternal, truly saves, and truly draws people to God based on His perfect sacrifice.

I know Hebrews 7 comes across as strange to us. It is for me one of the more difficult chapters in Hebrews to get my mind around. Nevertheless, it is a really powerful and unique chapter in the New Testament and has encouraging implications for our own growth in faith.
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  1. AndyApril 9, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Matt, your comments are right on. It's not really difficult reading. The old wasn't sufficient. Christ came as the new and everlasting covenant. HE is sufficient. And then some. HE is all we ever need. "And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." 2Cor 12:9

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  2. MattApril 13, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Thanks Andy. But I get the concept and it's meaning for us. But I find the specifics of the author's logical argument (which are clearly important) to be strange, etherial, and something to get used to before it really hits home.

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  3. DocApril 18, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Hi guys . I'm back . Sorry I have not been keeping up for the last week or so .

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