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“Torn Robes and a Silent King”
Trust in the Better Priesthood
Who was the very first priest mentioned in the Bible? The answer might surprise you. It wasn't Aaron or anyone from the tribe of Levi. The first time the word “priest” appears in Scripture is in Genesis 14, and it’s used to describe a mysterious man named Melchizedek, who was not only a “priest of God Most High,” but also the “king of Salem” (Gen. 14:18).
From the opening pages of the Bible, God creates a "mental shelf space" for an idea that seems strange to us: the roles of priest and king combined in one person. This ancient figure provides the blueprint for a better priesthood, one that the Old Testament would consistently point towards. This trail of clues leads to a dramatic face-off, where a silent Priest-King stands before a law-breaking high priest, and everything changes.
“More Than a Feeling”
Declare His Worth With Your Life
Have you ever admired someone so much — a parent, a mentor, a teacher — that you started to become like them? You picked up their habits, you started talking like they did, and you even began to see the world through their eyes. Jesus spoke to this deep truth when he said, “everyone, when he is fully trained, will be like his teacher” (Luke 6:40). As his disciples, the more we get a sense of who he is and how incredible he is, a deep sense of honor and respect — reverence — starts to grow.
But this isn't a stuffy, formal feeling that creates distance. It’s what happens when our hearts see his greatness, and it naturally shows up in two big ways: our worship and our holy living.
“The Human Satan Crusher”
Find Jesus in the First Promise
Right after the first sin, with shame and blame hanging heavy in the air, God does something remarkable. Before he even lays out all the consequences for humanity, he turns to the serpent — Satan himself — and embeds the Bible’s very first promise of a Savior — a promise so important that it's often called the "first gospel."
In humanity’s darkest moment, God’s first response wasn’t just to deal with sin, but to declare spiritual war on our adversary and announce his plan for ultimate victory. It’s a plan that reveals how God would use a human to crush our spiritual enemy, and it’s a plan that points directly to Jesus from the very beginning.
“Building a Life That Lasts”
Gear Up for Spiritual Renovation
Have you ever lived through a home remodel? For a decade, my family was in a constant state of renovation. On any given day, you might find bare walls with 2x4s showing, a fine layer of sawdust on every surface, and tools scattered about. We’d have friends over for dinner while a six-foot hole gaped in the floor between the kitchen and the bathroom. Living in a construction zone is messy, challenging, and you long for the day when you can just settle in and feel "done."
Our spiritual lives often feel the same way. If you’re a follower of Jesus, you’re living through a lifelong inner renovation. We want to feel like we’ve finally arrived, that we have it all figured out. But discipleship is a process, not a destination. The Bible promises that God, who began this good work in you, “will bring it to completion” (Phil. 1:6). You're not a finished product, but you are a project he is lovingly and patiently building.