Summer Series: “Jesus and the Transformation of Worship” Hebrews 7

When We Worship Together, We are Led by the Great Priest, Jesus Who Needs a Priest? Abraham

Genesis 14:11-12 So the enemy [one group of kings] took all the possessions of Sodom and Gomorrah [another alliance], and all their provisions, and went their way. They also took Lot, the son of Abram’s [later Abraham’s] brother, who was dwelling in Sodom, and his possessions, and went their way.

Genesis 14:15-16 And [Abraham] divided his forces against them by night, he and his servants, and defeated them and pursued them to Hobah, north of Damascus. Then he brought back all the possessions, and also brought back his kinsman Lot with his possessions, and the women and the people.

Genesis 14:17-20 After [Abraham's] return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom [one of the rescued kings] went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most High.)

Genesis 14:17-20 (cont.) And [Melchizedek] blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand!” And Abram gave him a tenth of everything.

When We Worship Together, We are Led by the Great Priest, Jesus Who Needs a Priest? Abraham We All Do

When We Worship Together, We are Led by the Great Priest, Jesus What Makes a Good Priest? Ancestry? Who Needs a Priest? Abraham We All Do

A Family of Priests

A Family of Priests

A Family of Priests

A Family of Priests

When We Worship Together, We are Led by the Great Priest, Jesus What Makes a Good Priest? Ancestry? Accomplishment Who Needs a Priest? Abraham We All Do

Contrasting Two Priesthoods Successive human generations (vv. 5, 16, 23) no replacement; priest lives forever; Jesus Son of God (vv. 3, 8, 28)

Contrasting Two Priesthoods Inferior to Abraham, Levi, Aaron (vv. 9-10, 11,18) Received offerings so superior to them (vv. 7, 28)

Contrasting Two Priesthoods Established and ordered by divine law (v. 5, 11,18, 28) Established by a divine oath (vv. 16, 19, 20-21, 28)

Contrasting Two Priesthoods Limited to service as priests (vv. 5, 18-19, 23, 28) Able to serve as priest and king (vv. 13-14)

Contrasting Two Priesthoods Weak men, obsolete law (vv. 18, 28) Perfected Son, better covenant and hope (vv. 19, 22, 28)

Contrasting Two Priesthoods Sinful priests require sacrifice (v. 27) Sinless priest who offers a perfect sacrifice

Contrasting Two Priesthoods Continual and temporary sacrifices for sin (v. 27) Permanently perfect sacrifice of himself

When We Worship Together, We are Led by the Great Priest, Jesus How Do I Act Around This Priest? Eat at His Table What Makes a Good Priest? Ancestry? Accomplishment Who Needs a Priest? Abraham We All Do

When We Worship Together, We are Led by the Great Priest, Jesus How Do I Act Around This Priest? Eat at His Table Respond in Giving What Makes a Good Priest? Ancestry? Accomplishment Who Needs a Priest? Abraham We All Do

Giving as Worship Our Response not a Bribe

Giving as Worship Our Response not a Bribe Our Best not Leftovers

Giving as Worship Our Response not a Bribe Our Best not Leftovers Our All not a Compartment

Giving as Worship Our Response not a Bribe Our Best not Leftovers Our All not a Compartment Our Delight not just Duty

2 Corinthians 9:6-7 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Psalm 110:4 The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, “You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.”

Psalm 110:3 Your people will offer themselves freely on the day of your power, in holy garments; from the womb of the morning, the dew of your youth will be yours.