Hebrews 7 Melchizedek Who is He John Oakes

Hebrews 7 Melchizedek? Who is He? John Oakes, 6/9/2019

The Greatness of Jesus 1. Greater than the prophets. Hebrews 1: 1 -3 2. Greater than the angels. Hebrews 1: 4 -14 3. Greater than Moses. Hebrews 3: 1 -5 4. Jesus the Great High Priest. Hebrews 4: 145: 10 5. Jesus is greater than Abraham. 6: 13 -18, 7: 4 -5 6. Greater than the Levitical Priesthood. 7: 1 -28 7. A Better Covenant. Hebrews 8: 1 -13 8. A better Tabernacle Hebrews 9: 1 -11. 9. A perfect sacrifice. Hebrews 9: 12 -10: 18.

Exhortations Exhortation #1 Pay careful attention 2: 1 -4 Exhortation #2 Make every effort. 3: 7 -4: 13 Exhortation #3 Move on to maturity 5: 11 -6: 12 Exortation #4 Draw near to God, do not shrink back. 10: 19 -39 Exhortation #5 Live by faith. 11: 1 -40

The Priesthood of Jesus is greater than the Levitical/Aaronic Priesthood. Background: Genesis 14: 18 -20 Psalm 110: 4 Melchizedek: King of Salem Brought bread and wine Priest of Jehovah (but not a Jew) Blessed Abraham Received a tithe from Abraham

The Preacher’s Argument 1. Establish that Jesus is of the priestly order of Melchizedek and the order of Melchizedek is greater than that of Aaron. 2. Establish the type/antitype relationship between Jesus and Melchizedek to illustrate his greatness.

Melchizedek Superior to Levi 1. Heb 7: 2 Abraham gave a tithe to Melchizedek. 2. Heb 7: 4 “Just think how great he was. ” 3. Heb 7: 7 Melchizedek blessed Abraham. “Without a doubt the lesser is blessed by the greater. ” 4. Heb 7: 9 Levi, who collects a tenth, figuratively gave a tenth to Melchizedek through Abraham. Conclusion: Melchizedek is greater than Aaron

Type/Antitype Relationship Melchizedek Name means king of righteousness King of a city with the name peace Without (known) genealogy Without (known) end of days, therefore a priest forever Physical king of physical Jerusalem A greater priest than Levi A priest for Gentiles, not Jews A priest due to character, not descent Gave Abraham bread and wine Jesus Is a righteous king The king of peace Has no genealogy A priest forever Spiritual king of spiritual Jerusalem Greater that Abraham and therefore Levi A priest for Gentiles and Jews A priest due to character, not descent Remembered by taking bread and wine

Jesus is the Perfect High Priest of a New Covenant Heb 7: 12 A new priesthood requires a new covenant. Heb 7: 18 The former covenant was weak and useless. (useless in that it did not produce perfection in the worshippers) Why? Heb 7: 11 Perfection could not be obtained. Heb 7: 23 -25 Levitical priests have a habit of dying. Heb 7: 26 -28 Levitical priests sin. Levitical priests know the things of humans, but not of God.

Conclusion: Levitical priests offer a sacrifice. Jesus IS the sacrifice Hebrews 7: 22 Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant. Hebrews 7: 28 The law appoints as high priests men who are weak, but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

Hebrews 8: A Better Covenant Hebrews 8: 5 A copy (hupodeigma sketch-plan, diorama) A shadow (skia shadow, reflection silhouette) 8: 3 Better gifts and better sacrifices 8: 5 Follow the exact pattern.

Sacrificial Type and Antitype Sweet Savor Offerings New Testament fulfillment Old Testament Sacrifice The Burnt Offering Jesus’ and our devotion to God Scriptures Ephesians 5: 1, 2 Romans 12: 1, 2 “Gifts” The Grain Offering Giving back a contribution to God Matthew 6: 19 -21 Romans 8, 9 The Drink Offering Pouring out our life for God Luke 22: 20 Philippians 2: 16 Blood Sacrifices The Fellowship Offering Celebrating our blessings from God John 10: 10 1 Thess 5: 16 The Sin Offering Jesus’ sacrifice for our sins Maintaining a relationship with one another 1 Peter 1: 18, 19 2 Corinthians 5: 21 The Guilt Offering Matthew 5: 23, 24

What is a Covenant? Suntheke The common word for a covenant, which is a mutual contractual agreement between equal parties. Diatheke A specialized word for a covenant, which is a contractual agreement between a superior and a lesser party authored solely by the superior. A will. Conclusion: The Gospel is all of God and none of us.

A Better Covenant Hebrews 8: 6 The ministry Jesus has received (as high priest) is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is the mediator is superior to the old one, since the new covenant is established on better promises. What promises? We will see….

Hebrews 8 A Better Covenant Jeremiah 8: 31 -33 8: 6 Better promises 8: 9 Based on Jesus’ righteousness, not our own. 8: 10 We serve because we want to, not out of obligation. 8: 10 -11 It is a personal, intimate relationship. 8: 12 Real, lasting forgiveness.

Type and Antitype in the First and Second Covenants Prefigure in the Law of Moses Realization in the Law of Christ Obedience to physically defined rules required. Physical blessings promised. Ceremonial uncleanness. Obedience to spiritual principles required. Spiritual blessings promised. Sin and separation from God. Sacrifice bridges the chasm between law and effort. Sealed with the blood of bulls and goats. Mediated by a High Priest. Laws, rules and regulations for behavior. Tithing. Sabbath. Death. Sacrifice bridges the chasm between law and effort. Sealed with the blood of Jesus Christ. Mediated by THE High Priest, Jesus Christ. Behavior based on spiritual principle and love. Sacrifice and giving from the heart. Come…. I will give you rest. Relying on Jesus. Life.

Hebrews 8: 13 Old and fading AD 30 Will soon disappear AD 70