• What do you think are the main ideas/themes of Hebrews 7:1-28?
  • Breaking Down the Text 
    • Hebrews 7:1-10 
      • Read Genesis 14:17-20 along with Heb 7:1-10
      • What insightful observations does the writer make about Melchizedek?
      • How does the writer prove that Melchizedek was greater than Abraham? 
      • How does he prove Melchizedek was greater than the Levitical Priesthood?
      • Why does it matter that Melchizedek was greater than Abraham?
      • In what ways is Jesus similar to Melchizedek? 
    • Hebrews 7:11-19 
      • How does the writer argue that the Levitical priesthood was not permanent?
      • What does a change of priesthood imply about the Law of Moses? 
      • Could Jesus be priest under the old law? Why?
      • What Psalm is quoted in the passage to substantiate the eternal nature of Jesus’ priesthood?
      • What does our better hope in Jesus versus the old law allow us to do?
    • Hebrews 7:20-25 
      • What two reasons why Jesus’ priesthood is better are given in verses 21 and 24?
      • Why is Jesus superiority as a priest better for us compared to the Levitical priesthood?
      • What does it mean for Jesus to make “intercession” for us?
    • Hebrews 7:26-28 
      • How is Jesus described in this passage?
      • How does Jesus contrast with the High Priest under the Law of Moses? 
  • In what ways does Hebrews 7:1-28 challenge you to grow?