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What is the Order of Melchizedek ?

He has called us to be Kings & Priests But you shall be named the Priests of the LordBut you shall be named the Priests of the Lord They shall call you the servants of our GodThey shall call you the servants of our God

Ps 110:4 The LORD has sworn And will not relent, “You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek.”The LORD has sworn And will not relent, “You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek.”

New Covenant – New Priesthood Heb 8:8-12Heb 8:8-12 The Law will be put on their Minds and written on their HeartsThe Law will be put on their Minds and written on their Hearts All People will Know MeAll People will Know Me

New Priesthood Heb 7:16Heb 7:16 Not a law of fleshly commandments but the POWER OF AN ENDLESS LIFENot a law of fleshly commandments but the POWER OF AN ENDLESS LIFE According to the Order of Melchizedek…According to the Order of Melchizedek…

He has called us to be Kings & Priests But you shall be named the Priests of the LordBut you shall be named the Priests of the Lord They shall call you the servants of our GodThey shall call you the servants of our God

Rev 5:10 Has made us Kings and Priests to our God We are priests after the order of Melchizedek

No more a Levitical Priesthood Better covenant – better priesthood…Better covenant – better priesthood… Not with sacrifice of animalsNot with sacrifice of animals Lives to make intercessionLives to make intercession High priest of the good things to come..High priest of the good things to come..

What is the Order of Melchizedek? Genesis 14:18-20 (New King James Version)Genesis 14:18-20 (New King James Version) 18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was the priest of God Most High. 19 And he blessed him and said: 18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was the priest of God Most High. 19 And he blessed him and said: “ Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; 20 And blessed be God Most High, Who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” And he gave him a tithe of all.

What did he do? He was a king and a priest,He was a king and a priest, Revelation 5:9-10 … For You were slain, And have redeemed us to God by Your blood Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, 10 And have made us kings and priests to our God; And we shall reign on the earth.”Revelation 5:9-10 … For You were slain, And have redeemed us to God by Your blood Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, 10 And have made us kings and priests to our God; And we shall reign on the earth.”

Hebrews 7: first being translated “king of righteousness,” and then also king of Salem, meaning “king of peace,first being translated “king of righteousness,” and then also king of Salem, meaning “king of peace, without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of lifewithout father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life but made like the Son of God, remains a priest continually.but made like the Son of God, remains a priest continually.

At this time he was the only priest of the Most HIGH God MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE. There were no other priests as Levi had not been born.At this time he was the only priest of the Most HIGH God MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE. There were no other priests as Levi had not been born.

He went out to meet Abraham.He went out to meet Abraham. He did not wait for Abraham to come to him.He did not wait for Abraham to come to him.

He brought bread and wineHe brought bread and wine He came as a servant to serve Abraham. He brought out the elements that would represent the Messiah’s body and blood shed for the remission of sin.He came as a servant to serve Abraham. He brought out the elements that would represent the Messiah’s body and blood shed for the remission of sin.

He blessed Abraham and prophesied the fulfillment of God’s promise to him.He blessed Abraham and prophesied the fulfillment of God’s promise to him.

He Blessed God.

He received Abraham’s Tithe. Abraham’s Tithe. (Principle of first mention = 10% of all )

How did he know…? How much to give? Who to give it to? There was no precedent.

He heard from God!!!

We are not under the law. Guide lines: 10% (Minimum) Give liberally Come into alignment Sow seeds Support the work of the Lord

Now what doors does it open? How is this different from the model of the Levitical Priesthood? The levitical was temporary. Their physical needs were met. They had to continually sacrifice. They had to enforce the tithe They had to continually reteach the law.

What priesthood are you? What model are you following? First a servant. Second be prophetic Thirdly serve your first love.

Laying claim to everlasting promises. Right to the tree of life.Right to the tree of life. Freedom from hurt by death.Freedom from hurt by death. Hidden MannaHidden Manna White stone with a new nameWhite stone with a new name Power over nationsPower over nations Ruling and reigning with JesusRuling and reigning with Jesus Being a pillar in the templeBeing a pillar in the temple Having a white robeHaving a white robe Sitting with JesusSitting with Jesus

Who do you say that I AM?Who do you say that I AM?

The Examination What does this mean to my life?What does this mean to my life? How shall I then Live?How shall I then Live?