No More Middlemen: How Jesus Gives Us Direct Access to God

In today’s episode, Pastor Clark Frailey digs into the sometimes-overlooked figure Melchizedek. He unpacks how people once relied on priests as go-betweens to reach God, and explores how Jesus changed all that, becoming the ultimate and perfect bridge between us and the divine. Along the way, you’ll hear about Old Testament traditions, mysterious blessings, and how Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection opened up completely new possibilities for us to connect directly with God—no middleman required. Whether you’re familiar with Old Testament priesthood or hearing about Melchizedek for the first time, this episode offers a warm, engaging, and insightful look at why Jesus’s role as both King and High Priest matters for us today. --- 📅 Join us live on Sundays at 11 AM - both in person and online. 📌 Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/coffeecreekchurch Instagram: https://instagram.com/coffeecreek.church App: https://coffeecreek.churchcenter.com/ ================= 00:00 "Call Center Days in '97" 05:24 "Jesus as Ultimate High Priest" 06:29 "Unpacking Melchizedek's Mystery" 10:41 Melchizedek: A Preappearance of Christ 15:28 "Melchizedek: Christ's Early Foreshadowing" 18:49 "Living Bridges of Connection" 19:53 "Jesus: The Bridge to God" 23:41 "Your Invitation Awaits" mediator, priesthood, Old Testament, Hebrew Bible, Melchizedek, king and priest, Abraham, bread and wine, Last Supper, genealogy, Jesus Christ, Messiah, sacrifice, Psalms, Hebrews, high priest, incarnation, Word became flesh, New Testament, direct access to God, tabernacle, Holy of Holies, Christianity, salvation, resurrection, Augustine, N.T. Wright, living bridge to God