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Better Things

Summer 2013. Better Things. Two unchangeable (immutable) things God’s word God’s irrevocable oath Provides “strong encouragement” For those who have fled to Christ for refuge To “hold fast” to the hope set before us A “sure and steadfast anchor”

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Better Things

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  1. Summer 2013 Better Things

  2. Two unchangeable (immutable) things • God’s word • God’s irrevocable oath • Provides “strong encouragement” • For those who have fled to Christ for refuge • To “hold fast” to the hope set before us • A “sure and steadfast anchor” • A hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain” • Where Jesus has gone Hebrews 6:13-20 – Standing on God’s Promises

  3. Pressed them for further spiritual progress Set before them the fatal consequences if they do not progress Encouraged them to keep on the path of salvation Their need to hold to their hope, anchored in Christ They would have no hope if not for the priestly work of Jesus in the Holy of Holies Christ’s priesthood was like Melchizedek’s Hebrews 6:13-20 – Standing on God’s Promises

  4. Jesus is a true high priest (2:17) • Faithful to God • Merciful to man • Melchizedekian order excels the Aaronic order • Covenant • Sanctuary • Sacrifice Hebrews 7:1-28 – Jesus, like Melchizedek

  5. Priestly service and holy places were well-known in the ancient world Symbols and types/anti-types link the Old and New Testaments Chapters 7-10 focus on Christ and what He has done for us: Christ, as high priest, has offered Himself—one great, final offering for our sins 5:10—“a high priest after the order of Melchizedek” 6:20—“a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek” Hebrews 7:1-28 – Jesus, like Melchizedek

  6. In Hebrews 7, Melchizedek’s name appears 5 times, but the emphasis is on Christ • The foreverness of Christ’s priesthood • “forever” (3, 17, 21, 24) • “permanently” (24) • “for all time” (25) • “always lives” (25) • “perfect forever” (28) Hebrews 7:1-28 – Jesus, like Melchizedek

  7. Melchizedek and Abraham (7:1-10) • Melchizedek … met Abraham (1) • Melchizedek met him [Abraham] (10) • Melchizedek mentioned only twice in O.T. • Psalm 110 • Genesis 14:18-20 • Melchizedek is a priest who continues forever • Christ is a priest forever Hebrews 7:1-28 – Jesus, like Melchizedek

  8. Melchizedek • King of Salem • Name means “king of righteousness” • Without father or mother or genealogy • Without beginning of days or end of life • Resembles the “Son of God” • Remains a “priest forever” Hebrews 7:1-28 – Jesus, like Melchizedek

  9. Melchizedek • Was a priest, so is Christ • Was a king, so is Christ • Is righteousness and peace, so is Christ • Psalm 72:7; Isaiah 9:6-7; Romans 5:1 • A priest without genealogy, so is Christ • A priest, but not on the basis of family history • His priesthood is timeless, so is Christ’s Hebrews 7:1-28 – Jesus, like Melchizedek

  10. Melchizedek is superior (better) than Abraham • Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek • Melchizedek blessed Abraham • Melchizedek is immortal • Levi paid tithes to Melchizedek Hebrews 7:1-28 – Jesus, like Melchizedek

  11. The inadequacy of the Old Priesthood (11-19) • “perfect”, “perfection” • Christ (2:10, 5:9) • The Law could not “perfect” God’s people • No real sacrifice for sins (9:9; 10:4) • If the priesthood had to change, the Law had to change (12) • The law concerning priesthood • Jesus was from the tribe of Judah Hebrews 7:1-28 – Jesus, like Melchizedek

  12. The former commandment is set aside • Weak • Useless • “set aside” • Cancel, disannul, out-of-date, over, finished, wiped away • The eternal priesthood of Christ • A better hope • By which we can draw near to God Hebrews 7:1-28 – Jesus, like Melchizedek

  13. The supremacy of the New Priesthood (20-28) • Christ has become high priest with an oath • Jesus is a “guarantor of a better covenant” • First time “covenant” is mentioned • Jesus personally guarantees the terms of the covenant • Levitical priests were “many in number” • 83 high priests from Aaron to A.D. 70, according to Josephus • Christ holds the priesthood permanently • Christ saves for all times (to the uttermost) • Those who draw near to God • He always lives to make intercession for them Hebrews 7:1-28 – Jesus, like Melchizedek

  14. Jesus lived a sinless life, now He lives a glorious life “separated from sinners” • He is the perfect priest AND the perfect sacrifice • He offered the one perfect sacrifice “once for all” • Contrast: • The law and the word of the oath • Men and a Son • The Aaronic high priests in their “weakness” and the Son as an eternally perfected high priest Hebrews 7:1-28 – Jesus, like Melchizedek

  15. Melchizedek • The oldest recorded priesthood • Suited for kings, not based on flesh and blood • The Levitical priests • Many, sacrifices had to be offered over and over • Their sacrifices kept the people at a distance • Jesus • Can guarantee the new covenant because of his indestructible life • He is not weak, but holy, blameless, unstained Hebrews 7:1-28 – Jesus, like Melchizedek

  16. Summer 2013 Better Things

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