Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
July 10, 2023: SOAP #4967: Micah 5-7; Hebrews 7

SCRIPTURE:  Hebrews (NIV) 7:11 If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the law was given to the people), why was there still need for another priest to come—one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron?
12 For when there is a change of the priesthood, there must also be a change of the law.
13 He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, and no-one from that tribe has ever served at the altar. 14 For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests.

OBSERVATION:  Jesus came to fulfill the Old Testament law.  Once fulfilled, new changes were brought into the worship of Creator God. 

Especially for the Jews, this was a BIG change.  The priesthood had changed. From the tribe of Levi to the tribe of Judah.  The sacrifices had changed, from many animals to one human.  The calendar had changed from daily, monthly, annual to once-for-all.  The location had changed, from the tabernacle to the world.  The worshippers had changed, from only Israelites to gentiles now included.  The worshippers had changed, from those bringing animal sacrifices to those who worship in Spirit and truth.

APPLICATION:  …and the changes continue in my life!  From knowing about God, to knowing God.  From a special place of worship once a week, to an ongoing, seven-days-a-week walk with God living inside me!  From relying on my own efforts to be good enough to please God to relying on what Jesus did to please God for me!  From living to please myself to living to please God.  From evaluating things according to how they affect me to evaluating them according to what does God think about them.  YES, the changes continue…

PRAYER:  Lord, after all you have done for me, it is only right that I should want my life to bring you joy.  Holy Spirit, continue to work your changes into my life.  Amen.

Pastor Leon
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