Scripture: Hebrews 7:4-24 Psalm 110:4 Zechariah 6:11-13, Melchizedek's priesthood is from God. In Psalm 110:4,God,speaking to Jesus, has sworn that Jesus is a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. God joins the offices of King (promised to David's lineage) and Priest. These offices were kept separate in the Law of Moses. However, Melchizedek represents a different order by God, established long before the Law of Moses. Through the Melchizedek priesthood, God intervenes and provides a better new way of Divine Service and forgiveness of sin. If the Law could have delivered perfection, there would be no need for a different way. The sacrificial system was not perfect, but it foreshadowed Christ. The new order of Melchizedek cannot operate under the old priesthood order of Levi. We can come near God in the Divine Service because God makes Jesus our guarantor through this better covenant. Sin can only be dealt with by Jesus.