Jesus: The Better Melchizedek | Hebrews 7:1-10

Audience: a Hellenistic Jewish community who had converted to Christianity (perhaps in Rome or Alexandria) and were now facing persecution. They were being tempted to turn back from Jesus and go back to the ways of the Old Covenant.

---

5 Ways Melchizedek Foreshadows Jesus

I. He is a

& a

Reveal Answer

(1a)
A) These office were separated by OT law to prevent one man having too much influence in Israel
B) Saul tries to blend these offices in 1 Samuel 13

II. He

Abraham (1b)
A) Refers to Genesis 14:17-20
B) King of Salem is contrasted with King of Sodom

III. He is Man of High

(2)
A) King of

Reveal Answer

(tsedeq)
B) King of

Reveal Answer

(shalom)

IV. He is

Qualified (3)
A) No

Reveal Answer

B) No

Reveal Answer

-

Reveal Answer

V. He is

to the Levitical Priesthood (v.4-10)

---

Resources Used to Prepare This Message & Other Helpful Resources
• Hebrews For You: Giving You an Anchor for the Soul by Michael J. Kruger
• Exalting Jesus in Hebrews: Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary by Albert Mohler
• Hebrews (Reformed Expository Commentary) by Richard Phillips
• Hebrews: An Anchor for Your Soul (Preach the Word) by Kent Hughes
• Hebrews: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary by Tom Schreiner
• Hebrews: ESV Expository Commentary by Tom Schreiner
• Video Overview of the Book of Hebrews by the Bible Project
• Help Me Teach the Bible with Nancie Guthrie and Sam Storms