Psalm 110:4 The LORD has sworn and will not relent, "You are a priest forever according
to the order of Melchizedek."
Heb 5:5-6 So also Christ did not glorify Himself to become High Priest, but it was He
who said to Him: "You are My Son, today I have begotten You." As He also says
in another place: "You are a priest forever according to the order of
Melchizedek"
- This prophecy is clearly speaking of One greater than king David.
- Melchizedek means in Hebrew melech (king) Tsedek (righteous) My King is Righteous
- Melchizedek united the offices of priest and king in Zion.
- King David was not a priest, but his royal Son (Messiah) puts away the sin
of His people.
- God’s sworn oath was not with the Aaronic priesthood but that Messiah would be a
priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek
- David died but this Melchizedek-like King-Priest lives forever.
- Zech 6:13 reveals that Messiah will rule from His throne and sit as priest
on His throne.
- David had no claim to the priestly tithe and was denied the authority to
offer sacrifice.
- The ancient heathen Canaanites admitted the union of the kingship with the
priesthood.
Shahar - Psalm 110:4 - Audio (right click and choose "save target as")