"And in mercy shall the throne be established: and He shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking justice, and hastening righteousness." Isaiah 16:5
It was commonly understood by the Hebrews that Messiah would be a king. What was interesting is that apparently He was a priest too. "The throne [shall be] in the tabernacle." For centuries, the office of priest and king were two separate things. Now it appears that they will be made one in the Messiah (see also Zechariah 6:13).
There is a reason why the Messiah was compared to Melchizedek. The mysterious blesser of Abraham was both king and priest (see Genesis 14:18). The connection to the Messiah was easily made (again, see Zechariah 6:13 & Isaiah 16:5, in addition to Psalm 110:4).
Christ, Who was and is the Messiah, is also connected with Melchizedek (see Hebrews 7), and therefore He is connected with the image of the priest-king. The king served as head and authority. The priest served as advocate and atoner. In Christ, they are one: our head is also our atoner. He not only leads us to victory, but also makes us fit to receive that victory. Upon His head lies both the crown of the priest and the king.
"Crown Him with many Crowns!
The Lamb upon His Throne!
Who serves both as our Head and Lord,
And for us does Atone!"
-Hymn of old (addition by Jon Vowell)
It was commonly understood by the Hebrews that Messiah would be a king. What was interesting is that apparently He was a priest too. "The throne [shall be] in the tabernacle." For centuries, the office of priest and king were two separate things. Now it appears that they will be made one in the Messiah (see also Zechariah 6:13).
There is a reason why the Messiah was compared to Melchizedek. The mysterious blesser of Abraham was both king and priest (see Genesis 14:18). The connection to the Messiah was easily made (again, see Zechariah 6:13 & Isaiah 16:5, in addition to Psalm 110:4).
Christ, Who was and is the Messiah, is also connected with Melchizedek (see Hebrews 7), and therefore He is connected with the image of the priest-king. The king served as head and authority. The priest served as advocate and atoner. In Christ, they are one: our head is also our atoner. He not only leads us to victory, but also makes us fit to receive that victory. Upon His head lies both the crown of the priest and the king.
"Crown Him with many Crowns!
The Lamb upon His Throne!
Who serves both as our Head and Lord,
And for us does Atone!"
-Hymn of old (addition by Jon Vowell)
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