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Who is Melchizedek?
What is the Order of Melchizedek? Melchizedek Melchizedek is The Holy Spirit, a part of the Trinity of God. Melchizedek, as the leader of the Order of Melchizedek, works with Angels who are in service to the Earth. In part, these Angels serve the Earth and the Divine Plan by incarnating and working as spiritual teachers and leaders. The Order of Melchizedek was established as a platform to plan, organize, and administer aid in spiritual growth and evolution. Its members help to hold the Light and spiritual teachings open for all angels incarnating on Earth, which is to say all people. The Order of Melchizedek predates the Earth, as it was established before its creation and put in place for the advent of people's needs. The Holy Spirit incarnated on Earth as Melchizedek almost 4000 years ago, descending as a spiritual being and ascending again at the end of that lifetime. The Holy Spirit incarnated in male form as Melchizedek and is therefore traditionally refered to in a masculine way. The Holy Spirit is the Divine Feminine aspect of God the Trinity. Melchizedek is in truest form feminine behind the façade of humanness. At Melchizedek's request we will continue to use masculine pronouns for "Him" in this handbook to honor the 4000 year tradition, even while recognising and honoring the Holy Spirit and Divine Feminine behind the name "Melchizedek. Melchizedek Throughout History In the Bible, Melchizedek is called the "King of Righteousness" and "The King of Salem", the ancient name for Jerusalem. In Genesis He is referred to as "Priest of the most High God". Dionysius calls Him "the hierarchy most beloved of God". Tertullian says that Melchizedek is a "celestial virtue of great grace who does for heavenly angels and virtues what Christ does for man". In certain esoteric groups Melchizedek is identified with the Holy Spirit. In the Book of Mormon He is referred to as "the Prince of Peace". Some churchmen believed Him the Son of God in human form, and some Jews saw Him as the Messiah. His name translates to "King of Rightness" in Hebrew. The Melchizedek Priesthood on the Earth The Order of Melchizedek has maintained a body of priests upon the Earth continuously for over 4000 years. It is the longest running priesthood on the Earth. For the first two thousand years almost all of the Priests in the Order of Melchizedek were Jewish. With the advent of Christ's incarnation as Jesus, when Jesus was established as the "High Priest forever" in the Order of Melchizedek, came a tradition that virtually all Christian sects follow. Almost every priest and minister in the Christian tradition is ordained into the Order of Melchizedek. There is a Biblical quote that helped to establish that: Hebrews 6: 19-20: "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the veil, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the Order of Melchizedek." This quote voices the role and significance of the Order of Melchizedek. It also shows that Christ has already established a path and created a template for spiritual evolution, transformation, and ascension by the example of His own ascension and through His teachings. When we say His teachings we include all of the teachings of Christ in all of His incarnations, which encompass most world religions. Today many interfaith and non-denominational ministers are ordained into the Order of Melchizedek. There has been a resurgence of interest in the Order of Melchizedek over the last few decades. Today, with the spiritual awakening of humankind, the preparation for the Return of Chirst, and the opportunity of ascension, more people than ever are being called to be ordained into the Order of Melchizedek. Melchizedek has awakened many people to the divine service they agreed to do before incarnating in this lifetime. Biblical Quotes about Melchizedek Genesis 14: 18-20 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; for he was priest of God Most High. Psalm 110:4 The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind: "You are a priest forever, in the Order of Melchizedek." Hebrews 7: 1-3 For Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God...first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also king of Salem, which is King of peace; without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life, but made like unto the Son of God, abideth a priest continually. Hebrews 5: 7-10 So Christ also did not take upon himself the glory of becoming a high priest. But God said to him, "You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek." and [He] was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 5: 19-20 "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the veil, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the Order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 7: 1 This Melchizedek was king of Salem [Jerusalem] and priest of God Most High. Hebrews 7: 22- 25 But this with an oath, by him that said unto him: The Lord hath sworn and he will not repent: Thou art a priest forever [in the Order of Melchizedek]. By so much is Jesus made a surety of a better testament. The Ancient Symbol of Melchizedek The ancient symbol for Melchizedek is the chalice and a loaf of bread. This is based on Genesis 14: 18-20: "And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was priest of God Most High." Melchizedek established the concept of creating a communion between God and humankind through ingesting bread and wine that has been instilled with God's Divine Energies. The following is a statement from our Prayer Service that is said before communion. "We now celebrate and affirm our communion with God through the sharing of bread and wine, as Melchizedek taught almost 4000 years ago. Melchizedek, Priest of God Most High, was the first one to present the concept of symbolizing a communion between God and humankind using bread and wine, and as priests in the Order of Melchizedek we carry on His tradition and His work." What if you are a Priest, Minister, or Rabbi? All priests, ministers, and rabbis can be ordained under World Light Fellowship into the Order of Melchizedek and keep their current position and title. There is no conflict in being ordained into the Order of Melchizedek and being ordained into another order of service in any religion or faith at the same time. |