Today's readings are Exodus 13.17-14.9 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Ex.+13.17-14.9 ) and Hebrews 7.1-22 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Heb.+7.1-22 ).
In Hebrews chapter 7 we have a compelling argument about the superiority of Jesus and his priestly ministry and covenant over Moses and the priests and covenants established through the Mosaic Law. See how Jesus is made a priest forever, as opposed to the Old Covenant priests. He is indestructible, as opposed to a frail, human priesthood which is liable to corruption and failure. He is appointed by a divine command which the Lord will not rescind, a priest forever. He is established regardless of human lineage.
This new covenant priesthood, the priesthood of Christ, assures us that the law of sin and death, which bound and condemned us, has been made obsolete and been replaced by the law of life in Christ.
This day, as we contemplate the death of Christ and look forward to his resurrection, let us rejoice that through his death, burial, and resurrection, Jesus has become the mediator of a better covenant. The Law is written against us. The Gospel is written in our very hearts.
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