Discover the fascinating world of priests who served God before the Mosaic Law was established. This podcast delves into the significant roles of Melchizedek and Jethro as spiritual intermediaries in ancient times. Learn how Jethro, Moses' father-in-law and priest of Midian, recognized Yahweh as the true God and offered sacrifices after Israel's exodus from Egypt. Understand the profound significance of Melchizedek, who was both priest and king, receiving tithes from Abraham himself and foreshadowing Christ's dual role.This teaching addresses important theological questions including the proper interpretation of passages that have been misused to justify anti-Semitism, explaining the contextual understanding of Paul's writings about 'the Jews' in 1 Thessalonians. Discover why God allowed Saul to remain king despite rejecting him, revealing God's purposes in preparing David through adversity and testing his character.Gain clarity on the often misunderstood teaching in Matthew 7 about judgment, learning the balanced biblical approach to discernment within the church. The message concludes with practical applications: recognizing Jesus as our ultimate priest-king, responding with compassion to those who reject the gospel, embracing God's refining process in our lives, and practicing humble discernment when addressing difficult truths.Keywords: Melchizedek, Jethro, biblical priests, pre-Mosaic Law, spiritual leadership, King David, King Saul, biblical judgment, anti-Semitism, biblical interpretation, Jesus as priest-king, Psalm 110, Hebrews, Genesis 14, Exodus 18, Matthew 7, Christian discernment, spiritual growth, biblical history, Old Testament figures, priesthood of Christ. Watch/Listen to the whole episode on Pastor Plek's Podcast, episode 369.