JESUS LIKE MELCHIZEDEK

Hebrews 7:1-28

Key Verse: 7:25

“Therefore, he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he is always lives to intercede for them”

1. According to Genesis 14:18-20, who was Melchizedek? (1-3) What made Melchizedek so great?

2. Abraham tithes to Melchizedek. According to verses 5-10, why does this prove that Jesus’ high priesthood is superior to that of Levi (the greater blesses the lesser)?

3. Jesus inaugurated a new era because he was not of the priestly tribe (11-14). On what does his priestly authority rest (15-17)? How can Jesus’ power of an indestructible life affect our day-to-day ups and downs?

4.  In what sense were the rules of the Jews “weak and useless”? (18-19) Why is our hope in Christ “a better hope”? (19)

5. God’s oath set aside Jesus as a distinctive high priest (20-21). How does Jesus guarantee our faith covenant with him? (22)

6. What does the permanence of Christ’s priesthood make possible for us? (23-25) How does Jesus’ nonstop prayer for us help us to hold firmly to our faith and persevere in the race? (25)

7. What about Christ’s character and sacrifice sets him far above other earthly priests? (26-28)

Why is the priesthood of Christ superior to the order of Aaron? (16, 18-19, 20-22, 23-25)