In Part 2 of The Priestly Shift Series, Dr. Kenny Russell reveals Yeshua as the Bridegroom of Sinai and eternal High Priest after the order of Melchizedek. Discover how the marriage covenant at Sinai, the fall into the Levitical system, and the Cross all connect in one continuous story of redemption and restored relationship. Study the Scriptures listed above and see how the Bridegroom King is calling His people back into covenant love and royal priesthood.

Part 2 The Bridegroom, the Priesthood, and the Promise - Yeshua the Covenant Husband

From Sinai to the Cross, the same divine Bridegroom, YHVH revealed in Yeshua, has been calling His people into covenant. The priesthoods, covenants, and promises all point to the restoration of the original Melchizedek order through Messiah.

1️⃣ Yeshua Was the Bridegroom at Sinai

At Mount Sinai, Israel entered a marriage covenant with YHVH, the very Word who would later become flesh (John 1:1-14).

• Exodus 19:3-5 “If you obey Me fully and keep My covenant…”

• Exodus 6:7 “I will take you as My own people.”

• Isaiah 54:5 “For your Maker is your Husband.”

• Jeremiah 2:2 “The devotion of your youth, as a bride you loved Me.”

• John 1:1, 14 “The Word was God… The Word became flesh.”

• John 8:58 “Before Abraham was, I AM.”

• 1 Corinthians 10:4 “The Rock was Messiah.”

• Romans 7:2-4 Through His death the Husband died, releasing Israel to enter a New Covenant.

It was the pre-incarnate Word who covenanted with Israel. At Calvary, the same Bridegroom fulfilled the Torah’s marriage law - dying and rising to unite Jew and Gentile into one redeemed Bride.

2️⃣ The Covenant at Sinai Was Melchizedek in Order - Before the Golden Calf

Intended Order:

“You shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” Exodus 19:6

Before sin entered, Israel was called to the Melchizedek pattern, royal-priestly access to God without Levitical mediation (see Genesis 14:18-20).

The Shift after the Calf:

When Israel worshiped the golden calf (Exodus 32), the priesthood changed from firstborn to Levi (Exodus 32:26; Deuteronomy 10:8).

This Levitical order became a temporary administration to manage sin until Messiah restored direct access.

Galatians 3:24 “The law was put in charge to lead us to Christ.”

Hebrews 7:11 “If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood… why was there still need for another priest?”

3️⃣ Misunderstood ‘Forever’ Verses about the Levitical Priesthood

Hebrew עוֹלָם (olam) often means “for an age” or “until the appointed time.”

These verses describe continuity within the Mosaic covenant, not eternity.

Passage Common Assumption Correct Context Fulfillment in Messiah

Exodus 29:9 Eternal Levitical rule For the age of Moses Ended at the Cross (Heb 9:10)

Exodus 40:15 Everlasting generations Limited to Aaron’s line Heb 7:12 – law and priesthood changed

Numbers 25:13 Phinehas eternal priesthood Within Levitical system Heb 8:13 – old made obsolete

Leviticus 16:34 Perpetual atonement day Until fulfillment Heb 9:12; 10:10 – once for all

1 Chron 23:13 Aaron forever Worship of that era Superseded by heavenly tabernacle

Malachi 2:4-8 Unbroken Levi covenant Conditional — priests failed Yeshua restores true priesthood

Psalm 110:4 — Anchor text of transition Messiah = Eternal Melchizedek

4️⃣ Yeshua Restores the Original Priesthood

Through His death and resurrection, Yeshua reinstated the Melchizedek order permanently:

Psalm 110:4 “You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 7:23-24 “He lives forever and has a permanent priesthood.”

This fulfills Exodus 19:6 and extends the priestly calling to

Join our teaching section of our live Zoom call as Kenny dives deep into the sobering yet hope-filled message of Hebrews 6:4-6 - revealing the irresistible, final, and life-transforming power of the Cross of Messiah Yeshua.

This passage warns of those who have once been enlightened, tasted the heavenly gift, and shared in the Holy Spirit - yet deliberately turn away. It’s not about weakness or stumbling, but about rejecting the very redemption that brings eternal life.

Through this teaching, discover:

The call to maturity and covenant faithfulness (Hebrews 6:1-3)

The experience of true salvation, tasting the Word and the powers of the coming age.

The warning against willful falling away, and why repentance becomes impossible for those who deny the sufficiency of the Cross.

The finality and perfection of Yeshua’s sacrifice - “once for all” (Hebrews 9:26, 10:10)

The love, mercy, and hope still extended to those who remain steadfast in faith.

The anchor of hope that holds our souls firm and secure (Hebrews 6:19)

This is not a message of fear, but of reverence - a call to guard your heart, mature in faith, and live daily in the power and gratitude of the Cross.

Once we have truly encountered Yeshua, there is no turning back - His work is finished, perfect, and eternal.

“For by one sacrifice He has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.” - Hebrews 10:14

Be encouraged to walk in unshakable covenant relationship, forgiven, restored, and empowered by the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit).

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I Met Elijah Today on the Dusty Roads of Haifa

A prophetic encounter on Israel’s coast, a call to rebuild the altar, restore true worship, and prepare the way for the Lord. Are we ready for Sukkot? I hope this message blesses and prepares your heart.

“Through the gate no calamity will come.

Through the dwelling, no calamity will come.

Through this door no division will come; through this place no strife will come.

In this place, there will be peace and prosperity.”

These words mirror the heart of Scripture:

Psalm 91:10 — “No harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.”

Psalm 24:7 — “Lift up your heads, you gates… that the King of glory may come in.”

Isaiah 32:18 — “My people will live in peaceful dwelling places.”

Psalm 133:1 — “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity.”

This message is more than poetry, it is a prophetic call to restore true worship and stand firm in covenant faithfulness, just as Elijah did on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18). Elijah’s mission was to call a compromised nation back to Yehovah, rebuild the torn-down altar, and reveal that “The LORD, He is God!”

What We Receive from Elijah’s Example

Restoration of True Worship – Return to covenant faithfulness and holiness (1 Kings 18:21, 36–39).

Power and Prayer in the Spirit – Bold faith that changes nations (James 5:16–18).

Spirit of Reconciliation and Preparation – Turning hearts and preparing the way for Yeshua’s return (Malachi 4:5–6; Luke 1:16–17).

Elijah’s spirit is still at work — calling the end-time Body of Messiah to repentance, restoration, and readiness.

Like the Atlit detention camp near Haifa, once a place of exile and captivity, many today feel trapped and longing for release. But Yehovah is breaking the chains, opening the gates, and calling His people home.

This is a call to rise up — to restore the altar of Yehovah in our hearts and to prepare the way for the coming King.

“You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out.” — Deuteronomy 28:6