THEOSISCyrill of Alexandria
In determining the most appropriate arrangement for sacred ceremonies, God places the Levitical system under the authority of the high priest, as revealed in the book of Numbers: ‘declare to the Levites and tell them .... and you shall not die.’ Can you discern the ordinance of Christ, prefigured as though still veiled in shadows and symbols? For ‘he that receiveth tithes, ... gave tithes,’ in accordance with the teachings of the blessed Paul (Hebrews 7:9).
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At that time, the representation was Melchisedec, during the era of Moses and Aaron, symbolizing the High Priest - Christ, the Chief and Head of the holy tabernacle, which is the Church - the Holy of Holies, the Sovereign of sovereigns, to whom we owe all our offerings; it is written, ‘all that are round about Him, let them bring gifts’ (Psalms 75:12). However, what was Mosaic remained in symbols; now, the true bearers of the gospel directives honor their Redeemer with spiritual offerings.