A Better Way
A better way to connect to God's word test test
The first recipients of the letter to the Hebrews would have been very familiar with Psalm 19:7, which says: “The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.” Perhaps they had even memorized it. Then, the blunt assessment of Hebrews 7:18 must have come as a shock. If the Law of the Lord is perfect, how could the writer of Hebrews say that it was “weak and useless”? And, since a priesthood after the order of Abraham’s descendant Levi had been established, why would the Messiah come from a different lineage (vv. 13–14)?
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Dr. John Koessler
Dr. John Koessler
John Koessler is Professor Emeritus of Applied Theology and Church Ministries at Moody Bible Institute. John authors the “Practical Theology” column for Today in the Word. An award-winning author, John’s newest title is When God is Silent: Let the Bible Teach You to Pray (Kirkdale). He and his wife, Jane, enjoy living in a lakeside town in Michigan. Let the Bible Teach You to Pray (Kirkdale). He and his wife, Jane, enjoy living in a lakeside town in Michigan.Let the Bible Teach You to Pray (Kirkdale). He and his wife, Jane, enjoy living in a lakeside town in Michigan.Let the Bible Teach You to Pray (Kirkdale). He and his wife, Jane, enjoy living in a lakeside town in Michigan.Let the Bible Teach You to Pray (Kirkdale). He and his wife, Jane, enjoy living in a lakeside town in Michigan. Let the Bible Teach You to Pray (Kirkdale). He and his wife, Jane, enjoy living in a lakeside town in Michigan.Let the Bible Teach You to Pray (Kirkdale). He and his wife, Jane, enjoy living in a lakeside town in Michigan.Let the Bible Teach You to Pray (Kirkdale). He and his wife, Jane, enjoy living in a lakeside town in Michigan.Let the Bible Teach You to Pray (Kirkdale). He and his wife, Jane, enjoy living in a lakeside town in Michigan. | From Author Summary on author detail page
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