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*HEBREWS 7:1-19*
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*MYSTERIOUS MELCHIZEDEK!*
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In this chapter, the writer returns to a theme he has introduced earlier (see 5:6,10; 6:20).
Remember, there was a "digression" from 5:11-6:19.
Now the writer takes up Melchizedek in earnest, and uses him as a "type" of Christ.
"Typology" is defined as "a way of setting forth the Biblical history of salvation so that some of its earlier phases are seen as anticipations of later phases, or some later phase as the recapitulation or fulfillment of a later phase."
(F.
F. Bruce, article "Type" in /New Bible Dictionary/, p. 1226).
Referring to the account in Genesis 14:18-20, the writer takes five qualities from Melchizedek and applies them typologically to Christ.
They are:
1.
*Melchizedek's Status* (7:1) - "Priest of the most high God."
2.
*Melchizedek's Authority* (7:1) - King, ruler, suggesting power and control.
3.
*Melchizedek's Name* (7:2)
a.
By interpretation (translation) - "King of righteous- ness"
b.
By position - "King of Salem" which translates to "King of peace."
c.
See Isaiah 9:6,7; 11:1-5; Luke 2:10-14; 1 John 2:1.
4.
*Melchizedek's Uniqueness* (7:3)
a.
"without father, without mother"
b.
"without descendents"
c.
"having neither beginning of life nor end of days"
d.
Some, missing the point of these descriptions, have identified Melchizedek as Michael, the archangel; or as another heavenly being.
Some have identified him with Shem, the son of Noah.
5.
*Melchizedek's Superiority* (7:4-10)
a.
Abraham gave tithes to Melchizedek, demonstrating that priest's greatness (7:4-6).
b.
Melchizedek blessed Abraham (7:6,7).
c.
Levi, since he was descended from Abraham, also gave tithes (representatively) to Melchizedek (7:9,10).
\\ *Conclusion*: Melchizedek is a more fitting "type" of Christ's priesthood than the whole Levitical system (7:11-19).
1.
The Levitical priesthood was imperfect, or there would have been no need for another priest after the "order" (manner, nature) of Melchizedek (7:11).
2.
In order for the priesthood to be changed - from Levi to Judah - it was necessary for the to be changed (7:12-14).
3.
The priesthood of Christ is predicated on the "power of an endless life": Christ is "a priest */for ever/*. .
." (7:15-17).
4.
Christ can bring us near to God, something the law with its priesthood could never do (7:18,19).
\\ *A SUPERIOR PRIESTHOOD*
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*Hebrews 7:20-28*
Hebrews 7:1-19 has shown how Christ's priesthood was typified by Melchizedek.
Melchizedek's /uniqueness/ hinged upon his status as "priest of the most high God;" his name ("King of righteousness") and position (King of Salem, which means "King of peace"); the fact that his priesthood was not dependent upon his heritage; and the honor given him by Abraham through the paying of tithes.
In the rest of this chapter the writer presents three ways in which the priesthood of Jesus is superior to anything these readers had ever known!
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Its Oath (7:20,21)*
A.
An oath is a confirmation of a promise or intention (6:16,17).
B.
The LORD will not "repent," i.e., he will not change his mind regarding Jesus' priesthood.
C.
Thus, since God swore with an oath, "Thou art a priest for ever. .
." (Ps.
110:4), then we can be sure that Jesus is a priest /for ever/!
* II.
Its "Surety" (7:22)*
A.
Three words in verse 22 deserve special attention.
1. "Better" is a recurring theme in this letter.
We read of:
a.
A "more excellent" (better) /name/ (1:4)
b.
A better /hope/ (7:19)
c.
A better /testament/ (/covenant/) (7:22)
d.
Better /promises/ (8:6)
e.
A better /sacrifice/ (9:23)
f.
A better /substance/ (/possession/) (10:34)
g.
A better /country/ (11:16)
h.
A better /life/ (11:35)
i.
Better /blood/ than Abel's (12:24)
2. /Covenant/ or /testament/ is a word which will dominate chapters 8 and 9.
a.
Sometimes the word refers to a mutual agree- ment, or contract, between two men.
Two war- ring kings who negotiate a peace settlement would be such an example.
b.
In God's dealings with man, /covenant/ does not refer to a mutually negotiated agreement.
c.
Rather, God graciously decided to enter into a contract with man, spelled out its terms, and then ratified it with the blood of His own Son.
3. /Surety/ or /guarantor/ is a word which occurs only this one time in all the New Testament.
a.
A guarantor is one who assures that a contract will be honored.
The modern practice of bonding may be an illustration.
b.
Jesus is the assurance of what we have, even though we do not see it!
c.
"Paul expresses the fact (that God's promises will be kept, KWB) by saying that the Holy Spirit comes to us on earth . . .
as the heavenly gift and pledge of our redemption (2 Cor.
1:22; Eph.
1:14).
Hebrews does it by showing that, after Jesus had offered the vicarious sacrifice of Himself, he ascended to God in heaven, where He now acts as the guarantor and representative of those who are still on earth awaiting the rest promised to the people of God. .
." (/New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology/, Vol.
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