What does the priesthood of Jesus have in common with the priesthood of Levi? In what manner are they different?
Jesus' priesthood has elements which were shared with the priests from the line of Levi as expounded in the Old Testament; however there were many ways by which Jesus' priesthood was different. The book of Hebrews states that Jesus' priesthood was superior to that of the Levites. This solution compares and contrasts the two priesthoods.