Melchizedek & Christ: What You Need to Know

Introduction

I. Priesthood

A. A Mediator between Two Parties

B. Two Directions of Action (Heb. 5:1; Gen. 14:19-20)

II. Melchizedek

A. Mysterious (Heb 7:3)

B. Multifaceted (Gen. 14:18; Heb. 7:2)

III. Christ

A. Legitimate (Heb. 5:4-6, 10; Ps. 110:4)

B. Superior

 1. Jesus' Priesthood is Sworn by Oath (Heb. 7:20-22)

 2. Jesus' Priesthood is the Original (Gal. 3; Heb. 7:4-10, 11-19)

 3. Jesus' Priesthood is Eternal (Heb. 7:16, 24, 25-28)

Conclusion