Lord’s Day Message:
Bible Verses: Hebrews 7 (ESV)
1 For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, 2 and to him Abraham apportioned a tenth part of everything. He is first, by translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then he is also king of Salem, that is, king of peace. 3 He is without father or mother or genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but resembling the Son of God he continues a priest forever.
4 See how great this man was to whom Abraham the patriarch gave a tenth of the spoils! 5 And those descendants of Levi who receive the priestly office have a commandment in the law to take tithes from the people, that is, from their brothers, though these also are descended from Abraham. 6 But this man who does not have his descent from them received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. 7 It is beyond dispute that the inferior is blessed by the superior. 8 In the one case tithes are received by mortal men, but in the other case, by one of whom it is testified that he lives. 9 One might even say that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, 10 for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.
11 Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron? 12 For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is necessarily a change in the law as well. 13 For the one of whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. 14 For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. 15 This becomes even more evident when another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek, 16 who has become a priest, not on the basis of a legal requirement concerning bodily descent, but by the power of an indestructible life. 17 For it is witnessed of him, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.” 18 For on the one hand, a former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness 19 (for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.
20 And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath, 21 but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever.'” 22 This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant. 23 The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, 24 but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. 25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
26 For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. 27 He has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, first for his own sins and then for those of the people, since he did this once for all when he offered up himself. 28 For the law appoints men in their weakness as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.
Message Outline:
- The introduction of Melchizedek
- He is the priest of the Most High God, the king of righteousness and of peace
- He has neither beginning of days nor end of life so that he can be a priest forever
- He is greater than the priests from Levi
- The Priesthood of Lord Jesus
- He becomes a priest not according to law of fleshly commandment, but by the power of an indestructible life
- As the law made nothing perfect, He introduces a better hope through which we may draw near to God
- Sworn by God He becomes a priest forever and is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them
- He is a high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. He accomplished redemption once for all when he offered up himself
Next Topics: The Growth and Transformation of Christians (Corporate Meeting)
Church Meetings/Time/Place
Home Meeting: 1/9 Mon. 7:30pm, Richard Cui’s
Young Professionals Meeting: 2/9 Tue. 7:30pm, Meeting Hall
Sister meeting: 3/9 Wed. 10:00am, Anne’s
Prayer Meeting:3/9 Wed. 7:30pm, Meeting Hall
Pursuing of Words: 5/9 Fri. 8:00pm, David’s
All the brothers who share Lord’s Day message are welcome to participate
Young People Meeting/Pursuing for Adults：6/9 Tue. 7:30pm, Meeting Hall
Announcements:
- We welcome all the new ones who are joining us today and hope that you can leave your information for us to contact you in the future.
- The church will invite Brother Titus Chu as the speaker for the conference on October 4~6. We hope all the brothers and sisters can separate the time to participate.
Brother Richard Chen and Patrick Li will be the mangers for the conference. They will ask brothers and sisters to serve and we hope all can respond to support. If you have any suggestion, please also have fellowship with them.
The invitation cards are prepared for the brothers and sisters to distribute. Please take them after the meeting. We hope many other Christians and gospel friends can join us to receive the supply of God’s words and blessing.
- Today at 1 PM the church will hold a lesson of baptism. We welcome all gospel friends who want to be baptized to join.
<Reminder>
- During the meeting, please turn off your mobile phone or put the volume on silence.
- The serving of the church
Hall Maintenance: Michael Lin & Richard Chen
Hall Cleaning: Richard Cui & Patrick Li.
- When you prepare the love feast for Lord’s Day lunch, please do not prepare any food containing nuts that someone may have food allergy. After the love feast, please remember to bring back your plates.
Intercession:
- Pray for Lydia, Winnie Jiang, Hui Yang, and Holly who are newly baptized that they can grow healthily in the Lord.
Keep praying for the gospel friends among us, especially the young people and our family members, so that our Lord can open their hearts to see God’s salvation and be willing to receive the Lord and become the member in God’s family.
- Pray that our Lord can heal and care for those who have cold/flu recently. Pray for Brother Thomas Wu that he can recover for his knee surgery.
Pray continuously for Sister Da-Nan Lu who just came back from China. May the Lord care her spirit, soul, and body.
- Pray for those who are weak in spirit that the grace of the Lord can be sufficient for them.
Serving Today: (Aug. 31)
- Sharing: Richard Cui & Yulin Wang
- Breaking the Bread: Yulin Wang & Thomas Wu
Serving Bread and Cup: Olsen Yu, Thomas Wu & Patrick Li
- Pianist: Nelson Chen
- Cleaning: Bill & Christine Family, Sam & Hannah Family, Winnie, Tina & Fiona Jiang, Patrick & Lily Family, BaoLin Lei
Serving Next Week: (Sep. 7)
- Sharing: Yulin Wang
- Breaking the Bread: Richard Chen & Patrick Li
Serving Bread and Cup: Sean Dong, Jack Lee & Steven Wang
- Pianist: Hannah Cui
- Cleaning: Richard & Flora Family, Joyce & Chris, Peter Gao, Olsen & Likun Family, Pauline Zhang, Rebecca Li
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