Did Jesus possess the Melchizedek priesthood?
It is true that Jesus did not have the Aaronic priesthood, but didn't he posses the Melchizedek priesthood and thereby could offer up himself as a sacrifice? Answer: The claim that Jesus held a priesthood "according to the order of Melchizedek" is made in Hebrews 6:20. This claim is irrelevant to any discussion of sacrifice made under the Mosaic Law. It is that Law that Jesus is said to have fulfilled and nullified by offering up himself (Hebrews 7:27). The so-called "better covenant" (Hebrews
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