A Prefigure in Melchizedek, 7:1-28 1. the Priestly Order of Melchizedek, vv1-10 a. the model in Abraham & his progeny b. the majesty of Scripture & typology 2. the Priestly Fulfillment in Christ, vv11-28 a. the eternal priest, vv11-19 b. the eternal pledge, vv20-28
II. AN OBSERVATION OF THESE PARTICULARS
Scripture References: Psalm 110:4
Simple Commentary
v11. a rhetorical question a. the imperfect, repetitive Aaronic priesthood vv12-14. a radical change a. system of Levites replaced by better Melchizedekian priesthood, v13 b. since Jesus was obviously from Judah, v14
vv15-16. a reasonable conclusion a. likeness of Melchizedek, v15 (vv2-4) b. power of an indestructible life, v16
vv17-19. a reputable witness a. Psa 110:4b, v17 b. promise to Aaron's progeny set aside, v18 (Num 25:13); because of… i. its weakness (by its sinful humanity) ii. its uselessness (by its generational repetition) c. peccability problem, v19 (Gal 3:24)
vv20-22. a ready oath a. eternal oath, vv20-21 (Psa 110:4a) b. exceptionally better covenant, v21
vv23-28. a reliable salvation a. failure of levitical priesthood, v23 b. forever office of Christ's priesthood, v24 c. faithful intercessions of Christ, v25 d. fitting priesthood of Christ, v26 e. faultless perfection of Christ's priesthood, vv27-28
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Jon Cardwell was saved by God’s grace on June 3, 1985 while serving in the military as a deep sea diver in the U.S. Navy. The call to ministry came 8 years later when he was invited to serve the Lord in the Philippine mission field. Jon’s entry into pastoral ministry came...