Greater Than: A Great High Priest

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Greater Than: A Great High Priest: An Overview of Hebrews 7 May 29, 2016 By: Joey Tomlinson Text: Hebrews 7:1-28 Typology Definition:

III. Jesus is this _______________ priest. a. Saving to the ______________. b. Eternally __________ on our behalf. IV. Jesus is _____________ Levitical priests. a. They died. (23) b. They were sinful. (23; 27) c. Their sacrifices did not permanently atone for our sins. (27)

I. Melchizedek is the__________ person to be called a priest in the _______________and his priesthood is unique.

a. King of ____________, King of _______________. b. ____________ Father, Mother or genealogy.

d. Jesus is holy, innocent and unstained, separated from sinners and exalted above the heavens. (26) e. His High Priestly work was a single act and is permanent. (27) Additional Notes:

c. No ___________ of days or ____________of life: Priesthood continues forever. d. Melchizedek _______________the Son of God. II. ____________ is ___________ attainable through the law. a. The Law of God reveals God’s ______________. b. The Law of God reveals man’s ____________ and need for _______________.

For Further Study: Williamson, R., & Bruce, F.F. (1992) The Epistle to the Hebrews, Novum Testamentum

Greater Than: A Great High Priest: An Overview of Hebrews 7 May 29, 2016 By: Joey Tomlinson The COMMUNITY

The APPLICATION 1. We do not need a high priest between us and God. You can go boldly to the throne of God (Ephesians 3:12). How does this truth impact your daily life?

1. Memorial Day is a day of cookouts and potlucks. What is your favorite food item to take to a Memorial Day picnic? 2. What impacted you from this Sunday’s worship, sermon, or study?

2. If we do not need a high priest to go between us and God, how would you respond to someone who says, “My spiritual life is my business. It is between me and God. I don’t need you or the church to tell me what to do.”?

Into the WORD Here are some suggested sites in order to dive deeper into God's Word: blueletterbible.org, biblos.com, ccel.org, logos.com, connect.ligonier.org, thegospelcoalition.org/channel/bible-andtheology, and desiringgod.org/articles/all

3. How does the Law of God reveal His character to you?

1. Why does the Hebraic author compare Jesus to Melchizedek in Hebrews 7?

PRAYER LIST: 2. What does Hebrews 7:3 mean for Melchizedek? What does it mean for Jesus? 3. Did Melchizedek come before Jesus? What makes you think so? 4. Why is it important that Jesus is our high priest according to verses 23-28?

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