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“Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.” The Hebrew writer provides in this one verse a great deal of information about marriage that will benefit us all. Marriage : The Union of Marriage is from God, Genesis 1-2. God has designed and defined what marriage is (one man and one woman who both have the right before God to be married). Marriage is a blessing and has been around from the beginning. The first marriage was Adam and Eve. Jesus goes back to Adam and Eve as He spoke about marriage, separation, and divorce, Matthew 19:1-6. Marriage is to be held in honor among all. We quickly see the kind of respect and honor one should have with respect to marriage. It is not to be quickly rushed into. “This includes respect for one’s own marriage as well as the marriage of others.” [1] And the marriage bed is to be undefiled. Each husband is to love his wife as Christ loved the church. Each wife is to submit to her husband. The marriage bed (refers to the sexual union) that’s to be enjoyed between a husband and wife. “The sexual relationship is only for those who are married (1 Corinthians 7:2; Matthew 5:32; Matthew 19:4-9). God has created this relationship in the beginning, and it just as much a part of God’s design for the world as the sun and the moon (Genesis 2:24). Sexual infidelity was common in the ancient world, possibly more so among Greeks than Romans. In ancient Greek culture, it was assumed that a man would have both a wife (for bearing children) and a mistress (for sexual pleasure). Augustus outlawed adultery among Romans, but this probably only had the effect of making the practice more discreet. However, even some pagans bemoaned the loss of morality that adultery signaled. Christians ought be known as people who neither condone nor practice fornication (Ephesians 5:3). [2] “…For fornicators and adulterers God will judge…”  Those who engage in fornication and adultery face judgment before God. Godly repentance is necessary. “Fornication and adultery are not just sins against one’s flesh (1 Corinthians 6:18), they are also the manifestation of a worldly and fleshly mind and heart (Matthew 15:19) that really cares nothing for what God says. A lack of respect for God’s design for marriage betrays a preference for the gratification of the flesh rather than pleasing God, and is a step toward complete renunciation of Jesus. Conversely, having the proper attitude toward marriage is part of having a mind that is set on the things of God (Romans 8:6). God is the ultimate judge. Sometimes, people get away with things, but God sees all. He will judge accordingly. [1] Rober McAlsister commentary on Hebrews page 494 [2] Ibid

Imagine you received a letter saying that you would soon be receiving 3 million dollars as an inheritance from a family member whom you had never heard of. "Is this real...or is this a scam?" The letter looks official. The law firm who sent it is a legitimate business. All they've asked you to do is drive to their office to coordinate the wire transfer. Do you believe them? You've got two options here. First, you could ignore it. This sounds to good to be true. Who knows if this is actually real? I'd hate to waste my time for it to be fake. Second, you could look into it. After all, it's 3 MILLION DOLLARS. That might be worth at least considering. I don't know about you, but I'm going with the second option. 3 million dollars is not something I'm going to shrug off without a second glance. With that kind of money at play, I'm going at least take the time to see if it's real. Make a few phone calls, research the law firm sending the letter, asking other family members who might know this deceased benefactor. I think what's being offered is worth my time and consideration. If the 3 million is real, do you really want to have passed it up? This scenario is probably unlikely to happen, but it would be a pretty exciting opportunity, right? Potentially receiving something of immense value that would change our lives forever. Good news! This scenario is available to us all! However, it's not 3 million dollars, but it is something that could change your life forever. Literally. The offer made to you is the chance to live forever in perfect peace. No sickness, no sorrow, no pain, no loss. Simply paradise. God is making an offer to the entire world that carries such immense value, yet many in the world reject it. So many people scoff at the gospel message and choose not to pursue it, investigate it, or even consider it. If a chance at eternal life with no sickness, sorrow, pain, or loss is real, do you really want to have passed it up? This plea is to those who have not yet taken the time to consider what God is offering through the Gospel message. What God is offering to us is not something to pass up. Will you at least consider it? Spend some time to look into the offer. See if it's legitimate. I believe you'll find it's worth your time.

Shortly before His ascension, Jesus taught His apostles that the Psalms contained Messianic prophecies which He fulfilled (Luke 24:44). We can use these Psalms in a few ways. First: As a book of evidence, confirming our faith in Jesus as the Christ, the promised Messiah. Second: As an additional source of insight into our Lord’s suffering and glorious triumph.   Some Psalms that speak of Jesus. Messianic prophecies in the Psalms are fulfilled in Jesus. Some Psalms speak about how men would rage against Him (Ps 2:1-3; Acts 4:23-28). Some of the Psalms speak about His suffering on the cross. (Psalm 34:19-20; John 19:36). Some of the Psalms speak about His resurrection. (Psalm 2:7; Acts 13:33) Some of the Psalms also speak of His ascension into heaven (Psalm 68:18; Eph 4:8-10).   Some of the Psalms speak about His coronation to sit and reign at the hand of God. What we can learn from Psalm 110 Let’s first consider who wrote this and who they were speaking about as well. The Author:   King David. Jesus confirms this (Matthew 22:41-46). Who is this speaking about?   This is about Jesus! Jesus confirms this (Matt 22:41-46). a.      Peter says this is about Jesus and not David (Psalm 110:1; Acts 2:32). b.      The Hebrew writer says this is about Jesus (Heb 1:1-13). What can we learn about Jesus? c.       Jesus is Deity. He is God the Son. d.       Jesus is Reigning in Heaven. e.      This also means His kingdom has been established. He will continue to rule until His enemies become His footstool (1 Corinthians 15:25-28). Yet (Psalm 110) also teaches us that Jesus holds the office of priest as well. He is King and Priest! None of Israel’s kings ever legally combined these offices although some tried (2 Chron 26:18-21). God’s promise to David (2 Samuel 7:12-16) necessarily kept the   kingship   within the tribe of Judah and the priesthood was linked by covenant with the tribe of Levi. The only model or precursor for this combination of offices (King and Priest) was Melchizedek, who lived in Abraham’s time, before the covenant with Israel (Genesis 14:18-24).   Notice what David says in (Psalm 110:4).“The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind…” This is emphasized in the New Testament as well (Hebrews 7:18-22). Jewish priests became priests without an oath but through regular descent at the appropriate age. But Jesus became priest by an oath. A law can be annulled, but an oath lasts forever. God who can’t lie has confirmed the priesthood of Christ by His oath (Hebrews 6:16-18). “You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.” Concerning the priests:   The priests of Israel came from the tribe of Levi (Hebrews 7:11). Jewish priests made sacrifices for their sins and the people (Hebrews 5:1-3, 7:27-28). In the days of Israel, there were many priests because they would die (Heb 7:23). Concerning Melchizedek:  His name means “son of righteousness.” Salem means “peace.” Christ, like Melchizedek, is at once both king and priest (Zechariah 6:12-13).  Melchizedek was made like the Son of God (Hebrews 7:3). “According to the order…” refers to how there would be a similarity of arrangement with Christ as King and Priest like Melchizedek. It’s the idea of ‘after the order.” They were not the same person however, as some allege. “Without mother or father, without genealogy…”  This doesn’t mean he is immortal or that he didn’t have parents. Rather his birth and death not recorded. The Jews carefully traced the genealogy of other priests. There’s no mention of him being born into a priestly family. Like Christ, M “stands alone as a priest without a genealogical table to verify his line of priesthood. He was not limited to a tribe or race. His priesthood was providentially prepared like Christ’s. “Having neither beginning of days nor end of life.”  There was an age limit for priests in Israel. Furthermore, since no successor is recorded his priesthood remains permanent and changeless. The priesthood of Jesus is different than the priests of old. The Levitical priesthood did not bring about perfection or completeness (Hebrews 7:11). Therefore, a change of law was necessary (Hebrews 7:12). The Priesthood of Christ is in fulfillment of prophecy (Hebrews 7:13-17). But how?   Christ is not a priest by fulfilling the fleshly requirements, but rather He is like Melchizedek in that His priesthood is according to the power of an indestructible life as the Hebrew writer mentions in 7:16. Jesus is our final priest. His priesthood is permanent in nature (Hebrews 7:23-24).   Jesus offered Himself once for all for our sins (Hebrews 7:27).   Jesus died, but death could not stop Him as it did other priests (Hebrews 7:23-24). He always lives to make intercession. His duties will not pass to another person. Jesus was/is holy, innocent, undefiled, and separated from sinners compared to the priests of old (Hebrews 7:26).   As our great High Priest, He is able to save forever or completely (Hebrews 7:25). He can save all men who are willing to repent and be baptized. He supplies our needs. What Does This Mean for Us? For Americans, this prophecy in (Psalm 110) may not be appreciated as it should. The significance of Christ as our High Priest may not always register. But it should! To the Jews, the High Priest stood between him and God. They administered sacrifices for their sins, and therefore his role was extremely important. The Hebrew writer is not making a comparison of the first covenant and the second as bad vs. good. Rather, it’s Good vs. Better. What we have in Christ is FAR BETTER! Jesus is far superior than other priest that’s lived. Therefore, we should have great Trust and Assurance in Him and what He accomplished and has ushered in. What can we take away from this brief study of Psalm 110? Let us appreciate the richness of the Psalms. These Psalms should strengthen our faith and confidence in Christ’s work. Jesus reigns in Heaven and His kingdom has been established. Jesus is King and He must reign in our hearts. Jesus as our High Priest is merciful and faithful and will come to our aid (Hebrews 2:17). Jesus as our High Priest is reason for us to remain faithful. He can give us the help we need. He’s already provided us with our greatest need (Hebrews 4:14-16). We can all approach God’s throne in prayer through Christ with great confidence. Isn’t this even more reason for us to be people of prayer? Because He is our Great High Priest, we are a part of a better covenant with better promises. This is reason for us not to lose confidence in our salvation or our Savior (Hebrews 8:1-6).