- 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?
- How is Jesus described in this passage?
- Hebrews 7:1-10
- In what ways does Hebrews 7:1-28 challenge you to grow?
Hebrews 7 — Part 2
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