Jesus in the Old Testament: Eternal King

A few days ago I wrote about the connection Jesus had with the Priest named Melchizedek. Not only was Melchizedek a Priest, he was also a King. Genesis 14:18; Melchizedek king of Salem [later called Jerusalem] brought out bread and wine [for their nourishment]; he was the priest of God Most High. In the New Testament, Hebrews 7:1-2 reminds us of this encounter; This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him, Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, the name Melchizedek means “king of righteousness”; then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”

Hebrews 7:3 completes the picture - revealing Jesus; Without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever.

Jesus remains our Priest forever. Likewise, He reigns as our King eternally.