The Certainty of God's Promise...

I promised to post brief notes on sermons, today Sunday our son taught from Hebrews.

I hope to encourage you by sharing some scriptures.

Hebrews 7 & 8. When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, saying, "I will surely bless you and give you many descendants". And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.
Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument.
Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath.
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf.

He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.

Today's sermon was on Melchizedek, the Priest-king of Salem. He met with Abraham after he returned from the defeat of the Kings and blessed him. Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder. Melchizedek means: "King of righteousness", "King of Salem" means "King of peace". Without parents, or genealogy, without beginning or end, like the Son of God, he remains a priest forever.
It was noted that Aaron is not mentioned in Christ's genealogy(hum). Melchizedek was great in that even Abraham, the Patriarch, gave him a tenth. Levi paid the tenth through Abraham, being yet in the body of his ancestor, blessed by the priest of the God most High. Jesus from Judah.

Hebrews 8:14 Christ Priesthood based on his indestructible life.
Psalm 110:4 You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.

And a better hope is introduced by which we draw near to God. Christ, our guarantee of a better Covenant because he lives forever, has a permanent priesthood able to save completely and intercede for us.
Such a High Priest meets all our needs.
One who is Holy and blameless, pure; set apart from sin; exalted above the Heavens.
Unlike other priests, he sacrificed for sin once and for all.
Appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

We hope the above has been to your consideration and treasure in relation to God's certain promise and our hope in Christ.

Sincerely from Our 'Promises fulfilled' Front Porch' to yours...Ana & Andy.

Credit: The Bible-God's word...