Hebrews Lesson 10: The Greatness of Melchizedek

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction The doctrine of the superiority of the Son (Hebrews 1:1-10:18) The thesis (Hebrews 1:1-3) His superiority to angels (Hebrews 1:4-2:18) His superiority over Moses (Hebrews 3:1-4:13) The superiority of the Son over Aaron (Hebrews 4:14-10:18) The better position (Hebrews 4:14-16) The better priest (Hebrews 5:1-8:5) The prerequisites for priesthood (Hebrews 5:1-6 The perfection of the Son (Hebrews 5:7-10) The danger of degeneration (Hebrews 5:11-6:20) The pre-eminence of Melchizedek (Hebrews 7:1-28) In his priestly order (Hebrews 7:1-10) NB. The historical account in Genesis 14:18–20 v. 1 “For” v. 2 Abraham gave a tithe to Melchizedek NB. King of righteousness / King of peace v. 3 No record of birth or death Was Melchizedek a theophany? NB. Three similarities implied between Jesus and Melchizedek vv. 4–25 NB. The logic of the passage Major premise: the order of Melchizedek is greater than the order of Aaron Minor premise: Jesus is of the order of Melchizedek Conclusion: Jesus is greater than Aaron or any priest in the Aaronic order. vv.4–6a, 8–9 Levi paid tithes to Melchizedek in the loins of his great grandfather Abraham NB. How the principle relates to Romans 5:12 vv. 6b–7 Melchizedek blessed Abraham Conclusion and application