Some argue that Hebrews 7:12 teaches that there has been a change in the law regarding the Levitical priesthood. Does a contextual reading of Hebrews 7:12 indicate the Messiah's priesthood negates the Law of God?
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What does Hebrews 7:12 mean when it says there is a change in the law? This study digs deeper into the context and shows that the change refers to the transfer of priesthood from Levi to the order of Melchizedek. Yeshua’s priesthood requires a shift in priestly administration, not the abolition of God’s Torah. The law remains unchangeable; only the priesthood’s role is adjusted to accommodate our eternal high priest.
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Christ’s Sacrifice Once for All: Is the Levitical Priesthood Replaced? addresses one of the most misunderstood issues in New Testament theology. Did Yeshua’s once-for-all sacrifice abolish the Levitical priesthood and sacrificial system? Many say yes—but Scripture tells a different story. In this episode, we examine what the Book of Hebrews really says, and how the apostles, prophets, and Yeshua himself viewed the priesthood and sacrifices. We also unpack how animal sacrifices functioned on an earthly level, and how Messiah’s sacrifice functions on a heavenly level—removing any contradiction between them.
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This video unpacks the 'new covenant' promised in Jeremiah 31 and quoted in Hebrews 8. It clarifies that the covenant is renewed with Israel and Judah and that God writes His law on our hearts.
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This teaching examines Hebrews 8:13 and the claim that the Mosaic covenant is obsolete. It explores the context and explains that the 'old covenant' refers to the Levitical priesthood, not the Torah.
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