Short posts which study the entire book of Hebrews. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about this fascinating New Testament book, these posts will help you!
The sacrifices, rituals, tabernacle, and high priests which made up the Old Testament pattern were always meant to foreshadow the sacrifice and priesthood of Christ and the church He established in the New Testament. … Read More Hebrews: A Copy and Shadow of Heavenly Things
Unlike the priests under Moses’ law who “in their weakness” were sinners and thus had to offer daily sacrifices for themselves as well as for the nation (vs. 27-28), it is “fitting” that our high priest is sinless and exalted (v. 26). Thus, his sacrifice at Calvary was offered “once for all” (literally, one time for all time). Christians should thank God every day for Jesus, the perfect high priest!… Read More Hebrews: The Perfect High Priest
Our Lord purchased the church with his own blood (Acts 20:28). He has revealed in Scripture what he wants concerning how we are saved, how we worship, and how we organize and conduct ourselves in his church. If we add anything to what he has revealed he has wanted, we sin and displease him even if he had not condemned what we do with a “Thou shalt not” (Galatians 1:6-9; Proverbs 30:6; Revelation 22:18-19). … Read More Hebrews: Moses Said Nothing About Priests From Judah
Melchizedek, described as “this man who does not have his descent from” Abraham’s descendent Levi, both received tithes from Abraham and also blessed him, the very one whom God reminds us had “received the promises” (v. 6; cf. Romans 4:13-25; Galatians 3:29; Hebrews 11:8-19; Genesis 12:1-3; 15:1ff; 17:1ff; 22:17-18). As Hebrews points out, blessings are only given by those who are superior to those who are inferior to them (v. 7). Thus, Melchizedek was superior to Abraham. This would have undoubtedly raised the eyebrows of the first-century Jewish Christians who first read Hebrews. … Read More Hebrews: The Importance Of Melchizedek
The Old Testament mentions Melchizedek only twice. Abraham’s nephew, Lot, was captured in a war between Sodom and several other cities (Genesis 14:1-12). Abraham and his forces defeated the kings who had kidnapped Lot and rescued him (14:13-16). After this Melchizedek, king of Salem (thought by some to eventually become Jerusalem), met with Abraham. Cited by Moses to be both a king and “priest of God Most High,” he blessed Abraham (vs. 18-20). Abraham in return gave him a tenth of all of his possessions (v. 20). … Read More Hebrews: Who Was Melchizedek?
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