Title The Greater Priest/Hebrews 7:5-10
Content The Greater Priest/Hebrews 7:5-10
◈ Proposition: Melchizedek is a greater priest than the tribe of Levi.
◈ Introduction: It describes the concept of the new covenant.
1. New Covenant and New Priests Needed
A. The Meaning of the New and Old Covenants
1. The Old Testament to the Israelites
2. The new covenant was given to all mankind.
3. No distinction between Jew and Gentile in the New Covenant
B. Why the Law Should Be Abolished
1. To break down the wall between Jews and Gentiles
2. We need a new law that will apply to all mankind
3. The law given to everyone from the beginning has not been abolished
C. A new priest was needed under the new law.
1. Melchizedek was not a Jew.
2. Melchizedek preceded Levi.
3. The priests in the New Testament era followed the order of Melchizedek. from Jesus Christ
2. The greatness of Melchizedek (than Levi)
A. Received a tite from Abraham
1. It is something that even Levi received.
2. The titing system continues to this day.
3. The use of the tite should be limited to the living expenses of the priest.
B. I wish you good luck.
1. The main duty of a priest is to pray for blessings.
2. Spiritual Blessing - Salvation
Blessings of the flesh - God is with you
C. He gave bread and wine.
1. The bread and wine are the flesh and blood of Jesus Christ.
2. It symbolizes the word of the gospel.
3. Priests following the order of Melchizedek pray for blessings through the word of God.
◈ Conclusion: Jesus Christ is our new priest.