Welcome to our new project, the Daily Bible Devotional. The goal is to help you understand and apply

scripture as you go through a New Testament Bible read five days a week, Monday through Friday,

as we move from Matthew straight through to Revelation. In under four minutes each morning, we will recap the chapter,

make some application, present thought questions for the day, and offer a prayer together.

I'm excited about exploring God's word with you, so let's get started.

Welcome back to our Bible study. I'm thankful to be in Hebrew chapter 7 with you today.

Malkisadec appears as both a king and a priest without any record of beginning or end,

pointing to a priesthood that is eternal. He received a tenth from Abraham, showing that his role

was greater than fleshly descendants who would come later.

Since the old system could not bring lasting perfection, a new kind of priest was needed,

one not based on ancestry, but on the power of a life that cannot end.

Jesus fills this role perfectly.

His priesthood never changes, and he brings a better hope opening the way to God.

He's not limited by death like the others. He is able to save completely, always living to intercede for those who draw near to God through him. His priesthood is permanent, perfect, and full

of power. This Melchizedek business is so interesting. He just kind of pops up in Genesis,

no beginning, no end, and he has this great role, and that's Jesus, eternal in both directions,

and greater than all. We have a priest in Jesus who will never step down, never be replaced,

and never stop caring for us. He is not limited by time or weakness. He lives forever, so we're

never alone. We do not have to depend on broken systems or our efforts to reach God. Jesus is our way.

He intercedes for us constantly, even when we fail. That gives us hope and confidence. We can come to

God boldly knowing Jesus understands and stands with us.

We are called to trust him fully, not only a moment of strength, but also in times of struggle.

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