The Priestly Order of Melchizedek

I. AN OUTLINE OF THE CHAPTERS 7

A Prefigure in Melchizedek, 7:1-28

1. the Priestly Order of Melchizedek, vv1-10
   a. the model in Abraham & his progeny
   b. the majesty of Scripture & typology
2. the Priestly Fulfillment in Christ, vv11-28
   a. the eternal priest, vv11-19
   b. the eternal pledge, vv20-28

II. AN OBSERVATION OF THESE PARTICULARS

Scripture References
Genesis 12:1-3; 13:14-17; 14:1-24 (17-20)
Psalm 110:4

Simple Commentary
v1. Melchizedek blesses Abraham, Gen 14:19-20a
a. note Abraham's eternal name, Gen 17:5
v2a. Melchizedek receives tithes from Abraham
a. Gen 14:20b
b. מַעֲשֵׂר מִכֹּל (next time used, Lev 27:30)
vv2b-7. Melchizedek's person
a. king of righteousness (v2), Jer 23:5; 33:15 (Isa 11:1)
b. king of peace (v2), Isa 9:6
c. king eternal (v3), Mic 5:2; John 8:58
d. king greater than the prophet (vv4-6)
e. king/subject; father/son (v7)
vv8-10. Melchizedek receives tithes from Levi thru Abraham
a. eternal connection in progeny
i. depraved nature, Rom 5:12; 1 Cor 15:22a
ii. responsible stature, 1 Cor 6:15-20

Scriptural Typology
a. comparing Heb 7:3 w/ Gal 3:15-16
i. Matt 5:17-18; John 5:39