Sunday of the Order of Melchizedek (NTA)

Hebrews 7:1-10

For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, ² and to him Abraham apportioned a tenth part of everything. He is first, by translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then he is also king of Salem, that is, king of peace. ³ He is without father or mother or genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but resembling the Son of God he continues a priest forever. 

⁴ See how great this man was to whom Abraham the patriarch gave a tenth of the spoils! ⁵ And those descendants of Levi who receive the priestly office have a commandment in the law to take tithes from the people, that is, from their brothers, though these also are descended from Abraham. ⁶ But this man who does not have his descent from them received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. ⁷ It is beyond dispute that the inferior is blessed by the superior. ⁸ In the one case tithes are received by mortal men, but in the other case, by one of whom it is testified that he lives. ⁹ One might even say that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, ¹⁰ for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.

Melchizedek is only very briefly mentioned in scripture. His name only appears 10 times in all of scripture, and the most accurances are here in Hebrews. The author makes the connection between Jesus Christ the Son of God, King of all creation and Prince of Peace, to this Old Testament King, who was also a priest, and prophet.

Many uses this to illustrate the three offices of Christ. But it almost sounds like in verse 3, the author is saying Melchizedek may even be Jesus. It would not be too great of a stretch for someone to think that, since many agree the Angel of the LORD in the burning bush was Jesus. Others will say one of the three men who visits Abraham before the destruction of Sodom was the Son of God. There are even others who place Jesus in several other places throughout the Torah.

But so what if it is Jesus? Jesus has a step-Father and a mother, he even has a genealogy. God's plan and work of Salvation is not so limiting to be all about Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Nor is the priesthood limited to sons of Levi. God places leaders over his people. God places people into the vocation of King, Prince, Ruler, Governor, or other Leaders. God places people into the position of Priest, Pastor, Teacher, Evangelist, Apostle, and even Prophet. 

Abraham does not give Melchizedek tribut because he is the King or Priest or Prophet. Abraham has gives him tribute because he has placed their by God. Likewise, Melchizedek does not bless Abraham just because he won the victory over several kings. He does it because he is a priest of God most high.

Thus, it does not matter how much you give, you should support your Church and Pastor and government because they are given you by God. Likewise, They should help, care for, protect, and bless you because you are under their charge by God. This does not just apply to Christians but to all people.