In this portion Yahweh is giving a commandment to the Israelites concerning the menorah and then instructions for the sacred garments of for the priests. In the last two portions, Moses has been on the mountain with Yahweh receiving instructions for the mishkan, tabernacle. Yahweh is making his people into a kingdom of priests (Exodus 19:6) and will come to dwell among them (Exodus 25:8). The heart of the Father is revealed, he always desires fellowship with his people. Yeshua has made a way for us to return to intimacy with the Father and we now have an open invitation to worship Him in spirit and in truth. Walk in your identity and a king and priest to our Father, Yahweh. Rev. 1:6


We briefly mention the priesthood of Yeshua, (Heb. 7:17, Psalm 110:4) and the order of Melchizedek. Time did not permit a full discussion around this mysterious figure in scripture. My understanding around his appearance in Gen. 14 has changed as I have sought understanding from other bible scholars. We should always be willing to expand our understanding of scripture. Scripture is meditative literature. It is to be pondered. For more study on theme of priesthood in the Bible and the mysterious Melchizedek I offer the following as suggestions.



Suggested resources:

Bible Project: The Royal Priests Series

https://bibleproject.com/explo...


Ancient Order of Melchizedek by Ken Johnson, TH.D

https://www.amazon.com/Ancient...=sr_1_1?crid=25XEFT8HMANVI&keywords=ancient+order+of+melchizedek+ken+johnson&qid=1677603816&sprefix=ancient+order+of+me%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-1