Jesus, the Ultimate Mediator

Sermon NotesWho were the priests? (5:1-6)Prophets were messengers; bringing God to the people.Priests were mediators; bringing the people to GodWho was Melchizedek? (7:1-28)- Mentioned twice in the Old Testament: Genesis 14:17-20; Psalm 110:4- His name means “King of Righteousness” (7: 1-2)- Priesthood doesn’t depend on his lineage (7:3-7)Since Jesus is a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek…His priesthood is all people (7:11)His priesthood is for all time (7:12-16)He is a mediator forever for all people, for all time (v. 17, 23-24)He can save anybody – anywhere, anytime (v. 25)What does this have to do with my life?Your priest is what establishes your worthinessConclusion: (6:19-20; also see John 11:17-37)