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1. Melchizedek was priest of God most high. He blessed Abraham, He received a tenth of everything from Abraham.

2. People became priests forever in order of him.

4. He was a king and a high priest. his name means "King of Righteousness". Salem means "peace" so that means he was "King of Peace".

5. If Priesthood is changed so is the law, the former regulations were set aside because they were weak and useless. and better hope is introduced,bringing us closer to God.

6. Jesus was from the tribe of Judah The Priests were from Levi.

8. Aaron

9. His name means "King of Righteousness"

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1. Priests are selected from among the people. They are appointed to represent the people in matters related to God. The priest should be able to gently deal with those who are ignorant and have gone astray.

2. Jesus is able to empathize with our weakness. He has been tempted-yet has not sinned. He did not take on himself, the glory of becoming a priest.

3. Jesus came from  Heaven- while priest are from earth. Priests are human, therefore they sin- Jesus also was human and he was tempted but he has not sinned.

4. The primary advantage of Christs priesthood is that we can receive grace.

5. The Elementary teachings of Christ.

6.It is impossible for those who have been enlightened and fallen away, to be brought back to repentance.

8. They imitate those who through faith and patience, inherited what was promised.

9. God swore by himself when he made a promise to Abraham. And Abraham received what was promised.

10. Hope is an anchor for the sole. it enters the inner sanctuary, behind the curtains. Jesus entered on our behalf and became High Priest.

Hebrews summary's'/responses

Hebrews 1/2

Hebrews 1 begins by applying the supreme revelation and Authority of Jesus. And who Jesus is as revealed by God the truth of all other teachings. Hebrews 2 begins by saying 'Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.' It warns that the receiver of the revelation of Jesus mus t hold onto it soberly and diligently. There was also a warning of Punishment for the people who reject Jesus. Jesus gave instruction regarding holding onto the teachings. 

Hebrews 3/4

Hebrews 3 begins by stating that Gods people are chosen by him to be holy.and that Jesus, the apostle and High Priest of God, deserves more than Moses. Because Moses was a servant in God’s house, but Jesus is both the builder of the house and a Son in it. Hebrews 4 says that the promise of rest is still in effect.It says 'for we have heard the message, just as they did.But they failed to believe what they heard. And the message did not do them any good. Only people who have faith will enter the place of rest."

Hebrews 5

In Hebrews 5, Jesus was chosen by God to be the High Priest in order of Melchizedek. The priestly order set aside the Levitical priesthood and the law.Jesus asked  for help facing his suffering and death.The he was made perfect through his suffering.

Hebrews 6

Hebrews 6 begins the the 'elementary teachings', baptism, the laying of hands, faith, resurrection of the dead  and, eternal judgment, all can be passed over. This chapter also says that repentance is impossible  for the people who have fallen away after recieving a blessing from God.

Hebrews 7/8

In Hebrews 7, the story of Melchizedek is brought up again. Melchizedek means ‘king of righteousness’ and, he was also ‘king of peace’, because Salem means ‘peace’. Melchizedek was made like the Son of God, meaning he had no genealogy –, having neither beginning of days nor end of life. He was a priest and a king. Melchizedek is greater than Abraham because Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek, and because Melchizedek blessed Abraham. Perfection was not achieved through the Levitical priesthood, so another priest had to rise according to the order of Melchizedek, not the order of Aaron. Jesus could not be a priest according to Mosaic law, because he was of the tribe of Judah, not Levi. Another priest has come not according to the law of a fleshy commandment, but according to the power of an endless life.‘You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.’ The former commandment of the law is annulled as a means of establishing our relationship with and access to God. Jesus was made high priest by the direct oath of God. Jesus is the surety of a better covenant. An unchanging priesthood means a lasting salvation. Jesus is better qualified to be a high priest than any priest from the order of the Law of Moses. He offered himself as a sacrifice.

In Hebrews 8, Jesus presides over a superior priesthood, with a better covenant, and better promises. Knowing that God has established another covenant proves that there is something lacking in the old covenant.

Hebrews 9/10

In Hebrews 9, the old covenant had a tabernacle with furnishings. The priest atoned for his own sins, and for the sins of the people, once a year. Jesus comes with a greater and more perfect tabernacle. The sacrifice is not the blood of goats and calves, but his own blood. Through this sacrifice, those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. A testament  only takes effect when the person making the testament dies. Therefore Jesus had to die for the testament – the covenant – to take effect. As priest, Christ enters not into the Holy of Holies, but into heaven itself. Unlike a Mosaic priest, who must sacrifice regularly, Jesus's sacrifice is made only once.

iIn Hebrews 10, sacrifices under the old covenant could not truly take away sin. Christ’s work is finished, and he sits at the right hand of the Father, with his enemies as a footstool. The veil separating off the Holy of Holies is His flesh, and we can boldly pass through it into the presence of God. Let us hold fast to the truth. ‘Let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.’ Anyone who has rejected Moses’ law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Trampling the Son of God underfoot is worthy of far worse punishment. Take heart in your discouragement, and remember how you have stood for God in tough times before. Draw on your past experience to gain strength to endure for the future.





                                                                                           

Nutrition Project

Vitamin A

How does the body use vitamin A?

Vitamin A is very important for vision as a basic component of rhodopsin, the proteins in the retina that absorb light in the retinal receptors. Vitamin A also supports the growth of cells and differentiation, playing a critical role in the normal formation and maintenance of the kidneys, lungs, heart and many other organs.

How does the body’s need for this nutrient change over a life span?

Age	Male	Female	Pregnancy	Lactation
0-6 months	400 mcg RAE	400 mcg RAE
7-12 months	500 mcg RAE	500 mcg RAE
1-3 years	300 mcg RAE	300 mcg RAE
4-8 years	400 mcg RAE	400 mcg RAE
9-13 years	600 mcg RAE	600 mcg RAE
14-18 years	900 mcg RAE	700 mcg RAE	750 mcg RAE	1,200 mcg RAE
19-50 years	900 mcg RAE	700 mcg RAE	770 mcg RAE	1,300 mcg RAE
51+	900 mcg RAE	700 mcg RAE

When children are first born, the amount of vitamin A they need increases until they are about 1-3 years old then it decreases to 300 hundred then increases again until they are between 14-18 years old then it remains constant.

Vitamin A Rich Foods

Food	Mcg RAE per Serving	IU per serving	Percent DV*
Sweet Potato, baked in skin, 1 whole	1,403	28,058	561
Beef Liver, pan fried, 3 ounces	6,582	22,175	444
Spinach, frozen, boiled, ½ cup	573	11,458	229
Carrots, Raw, ½ cup	459
Pumpkin Pie, Commercially prepared, I piece	488	3,743
Cantaloupe, Raw, ½ cup	135	2,706
Peppers, Sweet, Red, Raw, ½ cup	117	2,332
Mangos, Raw, 1 whole	112	2,240
Black-eyed peas, boiled, 1 cup	66
Apricots, dried, sulfured, 10 halves	53
Broccoli, boiled, ½ cup	50
Ice Cream, French Vanilla, Soft Served, 1 cup	278
Cheese, ricotta, Part Skim, 1 cup	263
Tomato Juice, canned, ¾ cup	42
Herring, Atlantic, pickled, 3 ounces	219
Ready-to-eat cereal, fortified with 10% of the DV for Vitamin  A, ¾ -1 cup	127-149
Milk, Fat-free or skim, with added Vitamin A, 1 cup	149
Baked beans, canned, plain or vegetarian, 1 cup	13
Egg, hard boiled, 1 large	75
Summer squash, all varieties, boiled, ½ cup	10
Salmon, sockeye, cooked, 3 ounces	59
Yogurt, plain, low fat, 1 cup	32
Pistachio nuts, dry roasted, 1 ounce	4
Tuna, light, canned in oil, drained solids, 3 ounces	20
Chicken, breast meat and skin, roasted, ½ breast	5

Recipes rich in Vitamin A

Pumpkin Pie

Prep Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Yield: Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients:

·         1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree, canned or fresh

·         3/4 cup sugar

·         1/2 teaspoon salt

·         1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

·         1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

·         pinch nutmeg

·         1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

·         2 eggs, lightly beaten

·         1 cup evaporated milk, undiluted

·         2 tablespoons water

·         1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

·         1 unbaked pastry shell (9-inch)

·         whipped cream or whipped topping, for garnish

Preparation:

Combine pumpkin, sugar, salt, spices, and flour in a medium mixing bowl. Add eggs; mix well. Add evaporated milk, water, and vanilla; mix well. Pour into pastry-lined pie pan. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350° and bake about 35 minutes longer, or until center is set.

Serve this delicious pumpkin pie with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar!

Chili Mac & Cheese

Makes 6 to 8 Servings

·         One 14.5-ounce box dried whole wheat blend rotini pasta

·         3 tablespoons canola oil

·         3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

·         2 ½ cups 1% lowfat milk

·         3 cups reduced fat shredded yellow cheddar cheese, divided

·         Kosher salt to taste

·         One 15-ounce can vegetarian chili (Amy’s or Health Valley), or 2 cups leftover chili

1. In a large saucepan, cook the pasta according to package directions.  Drain and set aside.

2. While the pasta is cooking, in a separate medium or large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Gently cook, whisking frequently, until the mixture is smooth and the flour has had a chance to cook, about 1 minute.

3. Add the milk, raise the heat, and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and continue to simmer and stir gently until the mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.. Preheat the broiler on high or the oven at 400F.

4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir 2 cups of the cheese into the thickened milk. Add the chili and stir to combine.  Add salt to taste. Stir in the cooked pasta until coated with the cheese sauce.

5. Transfer to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Place the baking dish under the broiler and brown the cheese on top or place in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts.

http://mealmakeovermoms.com/kitchen/2009/05/04/recipe-rescue-chili-mac-cheese/

http://southernfood.about.com/od/pumpkinpies/r/bl21016d.htm

Calcium

How Does the Body use Calcium?

We need calcium to carry out many important functions and to maintain strong bones. Most of the calcium in our bodies is stored in bones and teeth, where it supports their structure and hardness.

The body needs calcium for muscles to move and for nerves to carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body. Also, calcium is used to help blood vessels move blood throughout the body and to help release hormones and enzymes that affect almost every function in the human body.

How does the body’s need for calcium change over a life span?

Life Stage	Recommended Amount
Birth to 6 months	200 mg
Infants 7-12 months	260 mg
Children 1-3 years	700 mg
Children 4-8 years	1,000 mg
Children 9-13 years	1,300 mg
Teens 14-18 years	1,300 mg
Adults 19-50 years	1,000 mg
Adult men  51-70 years	1,000 mg
Adult Women 51-70 years	1,200 mg
Adults 71+ years	1,200 mg
Pregnant and breast feeding teens	1,300 mg
Pregnant and breast feeding adults	1,000 mg

What foods are rich in Calcium?

·         Milk, yogurt, and cheese are the main food sources of calcium

·         Kale, broccoli, and Chinese cabbage are fine vegetable sources of calcium.

·         Fish with soft bones that you eat, such as canned sardines and salmon, are an animal source of calcium.

·         Most grains (such as breads, pastas, and unfortified cereals), although they are not rich in calcium, they add large amounts of calcium to the diet since people eat them often or in large amounts.

·         Calcium is added to some breakfast cereals, fruit juices, soy and rice beverages, and tofu.

Calcium rich Recipes

Coconut-Lime Cheesecake with Mango Coulis

Ingredients

¾ cup sweeten flake coconut

¾ cup crushed gingersnap cookies

3 tablespoons melted butter

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1 (10 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

2 eggs

1 tablespoon lime zest

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon coconut extract

2 cups cubed fresh mango

1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste

Directions

1.        Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.

2.        Combine the coconut, gingersnap cookies, and melted butter in a bowl; mix until evenly moistened. Press the cookie mixture into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the prepared pan.

3.        Bake the crust in the preheated oven until browned and set, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

4.        Reduce oven heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

5.        Beat the softened cream cheese in mixer bowl until smooth. With beater set to medium-low, slowly pour the condensed milk into the bowl, mixing only until just blended, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add the eggs, individually, allowing the first to blend into the mixture before adding the second; again, scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary.

6.        Pour about half of the cream cheese batter into a separate bowl. Stir the lime juice and lime zest into the portion in the new bowl; pour the batter over the crust in the springform pan, smoothing into an even layer.

7.        Stir the coconut extract through the remaining cream cheese batter; pour over the lime-flavored batter in the springfom pan, smoothing into an even layer.

8.        Bake in the preheated oven until the top of the cheesecake springs back when gently pressed, about 45 minutes. Turn oven heat off, but leave cheesecake inside with oven door slightly ajar until the oven cools completely. Refrigerate until completely chilled.

9.        Prepare mango coulis by pureeing the mango with sugar until smooth. If too thick, add a teaspoon of water at a time, using just enough to make pourable. Drizzle over cheesecake when plated.

Inside-out grilled cheese sandwich

2 slices white bread
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Butter each slice of bread. Place both slices of bread in the pan, buttered-side down. Pile shredded cheese on to one of the slices and cover it with the other slice of bread. You should now have a regular looking grilled cheese sandwich. Put shredded cheese on the slice of bread facing you and flip the sandwich so that the outside cheese toasts and gets crispy. Place the remaining cheese on the last un-cheesed slice of bread and flip and grill. Enjoy hot!

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-QuickFacts/

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Coconut-Lime-Cheesecake-with-Mango-Coulis/#&panel1-4

http://momofukufor2.com/2010/07/inside-out-grilled-cheese-sandwich-recipe/

http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Bone_Health/Nutrition/vitamin_a.asp

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-HealthProfessional/