2. The Mystery of Melchizedek Hebrews 7
No father, mother, or genealogy?
No beginning of days or ending of life?
Made like the Son of Man?
Remains a priest continually?
WHO IS THIS GUY?

3. Unlocking the Mystery

4. He’s not so mysterious after all
Abraham knew him – a fellow human – who would go the way of death like all. Heb. 7:2
Where there is no genealogy his persona could be elevated to be equaled to the Son of God… for the purpose the Hebrew author intended.
He was the king of Peace (Salem).
His name meant “king of righteousness”.

5. The Greatness of Melchizedek
By the first century Psalm 110 was connected to the Messiah/Christ. Cp. Matt. 22:41ff
Consider Melchizedek’s greatness. Heb. 7:4ff, 16
The Messiah would be a (peace making and righteous) king/priest after the order of Melchizedek.

6. What does this have to do with us today?

7. WE ARE KINGS AND PRIESTS!
Notice the apostle John’s way of greeting fellow believers. Rev. 1:6 (5:9-10; 20:6) NKJV
NKJV – we are made kings and priests.
NOTE: A majority of texts reads… “made us a kingdom…”
“It is a trustworthy statement: For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him; If we endure, we will also reign with Him…” 2 Tim. 2:11–12a

8. Live like Godly Rulers and Priests
Live like royalty: protecting fellow citizens in righteousness (justice and mercy).
Live as a ruler with a genuine desire for peace among your fellow man.
In this way you reign with Christ and live like priests, serving God…in the order of Melchizedek.