What is the order of mel-chis-ed-ec?

Answer 1

The order of Melchizedek, and Melchizedek himself, is first mentioned at Genesis 14:18. Following Abraham's victory against his foes to free his kidnapped nephew, Lot, Abraham sat down and ate a meal with this mysterious man. Afterward, Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth of all the "booty" he had captured. This is also the first mention in the Bible of the 10% tithe. Melchizedek means "king of peace," from which the Hebrews derived the name Jerusalem.

Prior to the Levitical priesthood established under Mosaic Law (i.e. the Laws given to Moses by God, all 613 of them!) God chose to specially appoint individuals as priests. These men were chosen without regard to their liniage -- in other words, they did not have to be decended from anyone in particular, as the Levite priests did, when they were established. Instead, priests chosen by God to belong to the order of Melchizedek are "without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God, remains a priest continually." (Hebrews 7:3)

Melchizedek is a "type" or "shadow" of Jesus Christ, who is our High Priest, sitting at the right hand of God the Father in Heaven (Hebrews 5:5). Many people mistakenly believe Melchizedek was actually Jesus in His pre-birth form; there is no Biblical support for this.

All Born Again Christians and Messianic Jews are also eternal priests of the order of Melchizedek (Rev. 1:4-6 and 1 Peter 2:4-5).

Peace and love in Jesus.

Answer 2

the Lds church has both the Melschizdek Priesthood and
Aaronic and/or Levitcal priesthood

a*1 There are, in the church, two priesthoods, namely, the Melchizedek and Aaronic, including the Levitical Priesthood.

2 Why the first is called the Melchizedek Priesthood is because Melchizedek was such a great high priest.
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4 But out of arespect or breverence to the name of the Supreme Being, to avoid the too frequent repetition of his name, they, the church, in ancient days, called that priesthood after Melchizedek, or the Melchizedek Priesthood.
the Priesthood is the Power and Authority of Jesus Christ.

Answer 3

Melchizedek is a divinely-anointed priest in the Book of Genesis, a kind of proto-monotheist before even Abraham, whom Melchizedek entertains and edifies, as a fellow progenitor of the monotheistic religious impulse. Many Judeo-Christian religions use Melchizedek as a model of priesthood ordained directly by God rather than by human institutions. Jesus himself in the Christian New Testament is often described with reference to Melchizedek in terms of Jesus' rabbinical authority coming directly from God.

The Order of Melchizedek may mean different things in different faiths. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons), an initiated male adult is an Elder in the Priesthood of Melchizedek, and that might be what you are referring to. Other faith traditions in the Judeo-Christian set of religions may also use Melchizedekian orders as a certain type of priestly authority.

Hope this is helpful.

Answer 4

Umm some sort of priesthood... Check the wikipedia page..

Answer 5

Hebrews 7

For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham as he was returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, to whom also Abraham apportioned a tenth part of all the spoils, was first of all, by the translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then also king of Salem, which is king of peace. Without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God, he remains a priest perpetually. Now observe how great this man was to whom Abraham, the patriarch, gave a tenth of the choicest spoils. And those indeed of the sons of Levi who receive the priest's office have commandment in the Law to collect a tenth from the people, that is, from their brethren, although these are descended from Abraham. But the one whose genealogy is not traced from them collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises. But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater. In this case mortal men receive tithes, but in that case one receives them, of whom it is witnessed that he lives on. And, so to speak, through Abraham even Levi, who received tithes, paid tithes, for he was still in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him. Now if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the people received the Law), what further need was there for another priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek, and not be designated according to the order of Aaron? For when the priesthood is changed, of necessity there takes place a change of law also. For the one concerning whom these things are spoken belongs to another tribe, from which no one has officiated at the altar. For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, a tribe with reference to which Moses spoke nothing concerning priests. And this is clearer still, if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek, who has become such not on the basis of a law of physical requirement, but according to the power of an indestructible life. For it is attested of Him,
"YOU ARE A PRIEST FOREVER
ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK."
For, on the one hand, there is a setting aside of a former commandment because of its weakness and uselessness (for the Law made nothing perfect), and on the other hand there is a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God. And inasmuch as it was not without an oath (for they indeed became priests without an oath, but He with an oath through the One who said to Him,
"THE LORD HAS SWORN
AND WILL NOT CHANGE HIS MIND,
'YOU ARE A PRIEST FOREVER'");
so much the more also Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant. The former priests, on the one hand, existed in greater numbers because they were prevented by death from continuing, but Jesus, on the other hand, because He continues forever, holds His priesthood permanently. Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. For it was fitting for us to have such a high priest, holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners and exalted above the heavens; who does not need daily, like those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people, because this He did once for all when He offered up Himself. For the Law appoints men as high priests who are weak, but the word of the oath, which came after the Law, appoints a Son, made perfect forever.


Genesis 14:18-20

And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; now he was a priest of God Most High. He blessed him and said,
"Blessed be Abram of God Most High,
Possessor of heaven and earth;
And blessed be God Most High,
Who has delivered your enemies into your hand."
He gave him a tenth of all.

Melchizedek is spoken of as a king of Salem, supposed to be the place afterwards called Jerusalem, and it is generally thought that he was only a man. The words of the apostle, Heb 7:3, state only, that the sacred history has said nothing of his ancestors. The silence of the Scriptures on this, is to raise our thoughts to Him, whose generation cannot be declared. Bread and wine were suitable refreshment for the weary followers of Abram; and it is remarkable that Christ appointed the same as the memorials of his body and blood, which are meat and drink indeed to the soul. Melchizedek blessed Abram from God. He blessed God from Abram. We ought to give thanks for other's mercies as for our own. Jesus Christ, our great High Priest, is the Mediator both of our prayers and praises, and not only offers up ours, but his own for us. Abram gave him the tenth of the spoils, Heb 7:4. When we have received some great mercy from God, it is very fit we should express our thankfulness by some special act of pious charity. Jesus Christ, our great Melchisedek, is to have homage done him, and to be humbly acknowledged as our King and Priest; not only the tithe of all, but all we have, must be given up to him. (Ge 14:21-24)