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22. By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament. Hebrews 7:22, KJV. Hebrews 7 explains that Melchizedek was both a king and a priest who foreshadowed Jesus Christ. Unlike the temporary Levitical priests, Christ possesses an eternal priesthood established by God's oath. Because He lives forever, His priesthood never changes and His ministry never ends. Jesus offered Himself once for all and now continually intercedes for believers. Therefore, He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him. Jesus Christ is the eternal High Priest after the order of Melchizedek, who saves completely and forever intercedes for His people. Today's verse teaches that Jesus personally guarantees Almighty God's promise under the new covenant, and Jesus, being God, cannot lie. The word surety in Greek is engyos, meaning one who ensures that an agreement's terms will be carried out. Jesus' priesthood is confirmed by an oath by Almighty God, unlike the Levitical priesthood. Because His priesthood is superior, the covenant He mediates is also superior. A practical application for believers is that Jesus' salvation is complete; you can add nothing to it. Come close to God; Christ has opened the door; trust Him. Worship Jesus as King and Priest. Lessons learned: Christ's priesthood is eternal and superior to all others; Jesus guarantees the New Covenant because the Old Covenant could not save. Christ is the perfect High Priest; His salvation is complete and eternal because Jesus lives forever. Amen.